Small BusinessFranchise & AcquisitionNetworkNon-dilutive
Searchfunder
Searchfunder
BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front
·Five-second scanTotal time commitment
Ongoing (community)
Admittance criteria
Application
Funding type
In-KindNon-dilutive
Delivery mode
Remote
Academic backing
Light
Best for
Small Business
Eligibility
Acquisition entrepreneurs, search funds, investors, intermediaries. Free baseline membership; premium tiers available.
Award
Largest searcher community + deal flow + investor matching
Deadlines
Rolling · Rolling membership
Notes
Industry-standard platform for the search fund and self-funded searcher community.
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