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Ep 59: Regional ETA Mini-Series: Switzerland and Germany Focus with Tobias Raeber (Former Searcher turned Investor, Board Member)

Jan 30, 2023

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

How I Invested in Search Funds

2min

Search Funds: How I Learned About It

4min

How to Convince Your Partner to Quit Your Job and Start a Business

2min

The Benefits of Raising a Search Fund

5min

The Turning Point in the Acquisition of Northland

5min

Searching for Companies in the Swiss German Region

5min

How to Reach Out to Business Owners

5min

The Swiss Germany Market and the Debt Market

6min

10.

The Different Types of Search Funds

3min

11.

The Attractiveness of French Speaking Switzerland

4min

12.

How to Find a Chocolate Retailer in Geneva

2min

13.

The Future of Global Search Funds

4min

14.

How to Raise Capital in Different Markets

6min

This week we speak with Tobias Raeber, a former searcher and now seasoned investor and advisor. In 2013, Tobias raised the first partnered search fund in Europe, focusing on Switzerland and Germany.

In this episode, we discuss the Swiss and German markets and how they compare to other ETA markets in Europe. Tobias also shares his insights and experiences fundraising in a new market without the typical MBA experience, and we also discuss his successful (partial) exit from the business he acquired in 2015. Enjoy!