Search Fund Coalition
Entrepeneurship Through Acquisition For EveryoneThe Search Fund Coalition creates community for the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Ecosystem. We educate and unite Entrepreneurs focused on acquiring Lower Middle Market & Main Street Businesses and the community that supports them.
Events
We host monthly panel and networking events to share first hand knowledge and experiences to searchers of all types. Our Community includes Funded, Self Funded, Main Street & Micro Acquisition Entrepreneurs as well as Capital & Service Providers.
SFC Advisors
Your One Stop Deal Team For Any Acquisition
Introducing SFC United your one stop deal team advisory partners for your acquisition.
After 4+ Years in the Search Fund Space, Search Fund Coalition has developed deep expertise and relationships with industry leading service providers, investors and partners.Our advisory services are more than just a rolodex. We will support you to create a customized deal team & support throughout our acquisition process.From Pre-LOI to Close - we are hear to support you.
Our Advisors are industry leaders
Cohort groups split based on stage of Search/Operations.
1 Hour 1:1 Coaching Per Month (more hours available).
Direct access to our network of industry experts. Supercharging your deal team.
Bi-weekly calls for 90 minutes with your cohort group. We will troubleshoot your Search / Business.
24/7 communication channels with your facilitators and cohort members. Have people to rely on to get your pressing questions answered.
Golden Ticket Sweepstakes
Search Fund Coalition is partnering with SMBash to provide one lucky SFC Community Member free attendance to their upcoming Conference in Salt Lake City Aptil 18-20th!A jammed packed 3 day event, SMBash aims to connect self-funded searchers and the broader SMB Ecosystem on their acquisition journey. Providing in-person connection, SMBash is an event not to be missed.
Enter Sweepstakes
Winner will be selected at random on 3/29/24 at 3pm ET. Winner will be contacted by 12pm ET 4/1/24.
Golden Ticket winner responsible for own travel & hotel accommodations.To learn more about SMBash, visit their website:
Resources
We aggregate and share interesting insights throughout the ETA ecosystem
SFC United
Accountability & Community For Your Acquisition Journey
Join Our Community Of Like-Minded Individuals To Achieve Your Entrepreneurial Deams.
Take Accountability for your ETA Journey with a dedicated facilitated group.
Twice a Month. Same people. Same Time. New You.
Do Any Of The Following Describe You?
Need accountability and organization in your weekly search activities.
Feeling lonely in your search and enjoy working with others to achieve goals.
Deciding if Search is right for you and what model suits your needs.
Newly acquired owner/operator looking for a cohort of operators to lean on and learn from / with.
How Our Accountability Groups Will Work:
Cohort groups split based on stage of Search/Operations.
2 X month calls for 90 minutes with your cohort group. We will troubleshoot your Search / Business.
24/7 communication channels with your facilitators and cohort members. Have people to rely on to get your pressing questions answered.
1 Free 1:1 Coaching During On-Boarding (more hours available).
Direct access to our network of industry experts. Supercharging your deal team.
Our Commitment Requirements:
You must commit your time and effort during group sessions.
There is an application process to confirm interest and fit.
We will give undivided attention and facilitate additional educational opportunities outside of sessions.
There is a financial commitment for both Searcher & Operators. We feel this validates the commitment and investment for all parties.
Membership Commitment:
With the help of our sponsors, we are able to offer discount pricing!
$899 / 6 Month Commitment
$1199 / 12 Month Commitment
Searchers Expert Group Facilitators
Shannon Jones
Ex-Founding Partner, Halstatt Legacy
10 years investing in self-funded, and sole-sponsored search
Active Searcher and CEO Coach, and Board Member
Decades of SMB Leadership Experience
Andrew Hoffman
Founder, Search Fund Coalition
18+ Years Sales / Marketing Experience
Active Searcher and Industry Advisor
Hyper Connector & Partner
Search With Us
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