Useful Links

A collection of resources, guides, and reference links to to deepen your knowledge of SMB investing and make informed decisions

Primers and reports

Stanford Search Fund Study

Stanford Search fund primer

SIG Partners Self-Funded Search Study

Citrin Cooperman Independent Sponsor Report

McGuireWoods Independent Sponsor Deal Survey

Books

HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business: Think Big, Buy Small, Own Your Own Company

Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Gam

Search Funds & Entrepreneurial Acquisitions: The Roadmap for Buying a Business and Leading it to the Next Level

Acquiring Entrepreneurship: Buying and Operating Small Business for Growth

Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses

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