Acquiring Minds

The Wealth Potential of Self-Funded Search

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Jan 10, 2023
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INSIGHT

Wealth Potential of Self-Funded Search

  • Over half of self-funded searchers generate over $1 million in net equity proceeds within three years.
  • This path reliably creates intergenerational wealth, though not typically hundreds of millions.
INSIGHT

EBITDA Outcomes Post-Acquisition

  • Less than 10% of acquisitions see EBITDA decline post-close, while 45% grow EBITDA.
  • Maintaining EBITDA alone yields strong returns due to leverage and low acquisition multiples.
ADVICE

Go Full-Time in Search

  • Searchers should pursue full-time searching to increase success odds.
  • Moving fast and focusing reduces the risk of mental strain and financial depletion.
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