Search Funds

We support high-potential entrepreneurs to acquire and grow consolidated SMEs

Investments in SMEs via the Search-Fund model

We invest in high-potential executives that aim to acquire and operate SME business with an owner’s mentality. We aim only at consolidated, profitable companies in B2B services sectors without a succession plan and untapped avenues for growth.

We have invested in 19 search funds, of which 7 have already made an acquisition and 12 are actively searching.
We have made investments in 8 operational companies, including 5 follow-on investments in our portfolio entrepreneurs, 2 equity gaps and 1 self-funded deal.
We serve in the Board of Directors of 5 of our 8 portfolio companies.
We have successfuly exited 2 of our search-phase investments and made no write-offs to date.

SEARCH PHASE INVESTMENTS

Investments in talent delivering unique LBO deals

Management and Transactions expertise at the service of searchers acquiring and growing SMEs

Global investments in Search Funds with a preference for large European markets. 

Outstanding entrepreneurs with an operator profile and the capacity to execute a Leverage Buy Out (LBO), backed by a strong investor pool who brings specific market knowledge and Search Fund investing experience.
Investment appetite for stable companies with solid and predictable cash-flows, in B2B business services (industrial services, niche logistics, healthcare and education among others).
We engage in thorough selection processes that confirm the entrepreneur’s hard and soft capabilities, their level of self-knowledge, personal motivation, and investor alignment.