Niklas James started off as a self-funded searcher, but evolved into being an independent sponsor of 7 acquisitions.

Topics in Niklas’s interview:

Why he returned the funds raised for his traditional search fund
How the painful challenges of his first acquisition set him up for success on later deals
Why SaaS isn’t as sexy as it seems
Evolution from self-funded searcher to independent sponsor
Definition of an independent sponsor
Why HVAC is so attractive
Growing his home services business
What type of person should consider independent sponsorship
The difference between searchers and independent sponsors
The difference between a holdco and independent sponsorship

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