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Search funds as an asset class

Search funds offer an attractive risk-return profile, more security than venture capital, and above-average returns. They allow investors to invest in established business models and build a diversified portfolio in the growing European successor market.

Significant market attractiveness

According to the KfW SME Monitor, around 560,000 medium-sized companies in Germany plan their succession by the end of 2026.

Significant market attractiveness

According to the KfW SME Monitor, around 560,000 medium-sized companies in Germany plan their succession by the end of 2026.

Risk profile

Due to the acquisition of established business models, Search Funds offer a more attractive risk-return profile than Venture Capital. The zero-to-one risk that entrepreneurs often take does not exist in the Search Fund model.

Risk profile

Due to the acquisition of established business models, Search Funds offer a more attractive risk-return profile than Venture Capital. The zero-to-one risk that entrepreneurs often take does not exist in the Search Fund model.

Attractive returns

The Center for Entrepreneurship at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Search Fund Center at IESE Barcelona have calculated historical returns (IRR) of 35.1% for North American and 18.1% for international Search Funds.

Attractive returns

The Center for Entrepreneurship at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Search Fund Center at IESE Barcelona have calculated historical returns (IRR) of 35.1% for North American and 18.1% for international Search Funds.

  1. Corporate Governance

The establishment of an active advisory board from day one allows the searcher and newly appointed CEO to benefit from sparring opportunities. This leads to better and faster decision-making processes, supplemented by entrepreneurial experience.

  1. Corporate Governance

The establishment of an active advisory board from day one allows the searcher and newly appointed CEO to benefit from sparring opportunities. This leads to better and faster decision-making processes, supplemented by entrepreneurial experience.

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Dr. Julian Frede

Co-Founder and Managing Partner | Impact Advisory

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