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Package Description:
Raising a search fund is often the most challenging—and decisive—step in the ETA journey. This package is designed to provide end-to-end support throughout the fundraising process, leveraging my own experience raising an oversubscribed fund (+200% in 3 months) with investors across the US, and globally. ▶️Fundraising Strategy Design Develop a tailored capital-raising strategy that fits your background, geography, and investor positioning. Includes advice on fund structure (traditional, self-funded, accelerator-backed) and sequencing of outreach. ▶️Investor Materials Development Hands-on support in drafting, reviewing, and refining your PPM, investor deck, and presentations, ensuring they are professional, persuasive, and aligned with LP expectations. ▶️Target Investor Mapping Guidance on which investors to approach (by type, geography, and relevance), including insights on how to position yourself differently with family offices, institutions, and individual backers. I will provide intros whenever possible. ▶️Pitch Coaching & Presentation Skills Live preparation for investor meetings: practice pitching, handling Q&A, and addressing tough concerns with confidence and clarity. ▶️Process & Tracking Best practices for running a structured, efficient outreach process—including tracking investor conversations, managing timelines, and keeping momentum through the fundraising cycle. ▶️Negotiation & Closing Support Advice on how to structure your final cap table, as we should be in a position to decide which investors we want. I will be your thought partner through the final stages of negotiation and fundraising. ▶️Ongoing Advisory Access Regular check-ins and on-demand support throughout the fundraising journey. I’ll be available as a sounding board as new questions and challenges arise. 🔄Aligned Incentives Engagement is structured on a 60/40 basis: 60% of the fee is paid upfront, while the remaining 40% is "success based" only due if you successfully get 100% of committed capital in less than 6 months. This ensures our incentives are fully aligned and that I am in your corner. Raising a search fund is hard, but it’s absolutely achievable with the right preparation, materials, and process. I’ve been through it myself — oversubscribed in just three months — and I know what works. My commitment is simple: if you engage fully, I’ll be in your corner at every step until you get there. The goal is clear: to help you achieve 100% committed capital in less than six months.
What you'll get from this package
A professional, investor-ready PPM and pitch deck.
A clear, tailored fundraising strategy that fits your profile and market.
Clarity on which investors to target and how to position your fund.
Confidence in presenting to LPs and handling tough questions.
A thought partner to help you avoid common pitfalls and stay on track to closing.
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
My style is hands-on, candid, and highly tailored. I don’t just review documents or give generic advice — I act as a thought partner throughout your fundraising journey. I know what works, what doesn’t, and how investors think. We’ll work in a hybrid format: 🔹Asynchronous work on your PPM, deck, and materials, with detailed written feedback and multiple iterations. 🔹Live sessions for strategy, investor prep, and negotiation coaching. 🔹Ongoing support as questions or challenges come up — I adapt to your timeline and needs. What sets me apart is that I’ve lived both sides of the table: as a fundraiser, as an investor, and as someone who advised searchers globally. That gives me a practical, no-nonsense perspective I bring into every session. Most importantly, I view this as a partnership. Your success is mine too — which is why part of my fee is success-based, and my commitment is that together we’ll aim for 100% committed capital within six months.
🔹60% fee upfront, to cover preparation, materials review, and ongoing advisory. 🔹40% success fee, payable only if you successfully close your fund. 🔹Calls typically scheduled within a week of purchase; ongoing availability adapted to your fundraising timeline.
Services included:
Fundraising
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Joined June 2022
5.0
Traditional Searcher and Operator
I bring both personal and academic experience to coaching in the Search Fund and ETA space. I founded and raised a traditional search fund outside the US, securing commitments from investors across America, Spain, and the rest of the world. The fund was 100% oversubscribed in just three months, after which I led the sourcing process, acquired, and now operate an SME. My MBA at Kellogg gave me deep exposure to the US ETA ecosystem—through coursework, the Zell Fellows program, and peer collaboration—so I understand both US and international dynamics. Beyond my own journey, I’ve had first-hand exposure to self-funded search, as my wife successfully raised and acquired through that model. I also authored a paper on raising search capital, distilling insights on investor expectations and best practices for first-time searchers. This combination—traditional + self-funded perspective, US + international experience, operator + investor view—gives me a unique platform to help aspiring searchers navigate ETA with clarity and confidence. How I Can Help You: i) Deciding whether to raise a Search Fund ii) Raising capital & preparing materials iii) Designing an efficient search strategy & process iv) Evaluating opportunities v) Negotiating a deal vi) Closing a deal & bridging the equity gap vii) Navigating the first 100 days as CEO viii) Long-term strategy & operation Whether you’re still debating if ETA is right for you or already deep into the journey, I can serve as a sounding board and guide at each stage. Coaching is my way of sharing the lessons I’ve learned so you can focus on building a company that becomes a part of you.
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