Inclusive search fund concept paper

July 20, 2022| Brief

Search funds allow entrepreneurs without capital to buy small businesses. However, only an exclusive club can access the financing to do so and are often forced to re-sell their businesses. We’ve put a twist on the search-fund model to make it more inclusive and long-term.

A flowchart outlines a five-stage Inclusive Search Fund process, listing each stage’s duration and activities on the left, with corresponding barriers—such as investor bias and lack of networks—detailed in colored boxes on the right.

“We’re concerned that search funds lack diversity, industry experience and appropriate incentives. According to research from Stanford, approximately 95% of searchers are men and 80% are MBA educated. Very rarely do searchers have prior experience in the industry or the community they buy into.”

Inclusive Search Fund Concept Paper by Social Capital Partners explores business succession among Baby Boomers, the Inclusive Search Fund model, inclusive investment strategies, and innovative approaches to expanding wealth access.
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