Strategic Portfolio Diversification with SMB Acquisitions
SFV Fund I is Open to Accredited Investors Today.
We Invest in the Companies that Power North America
We provide family offices, institutional investors and high net worth individuals access to a diversified portfolio with a defensive risk profile and maximized return potential through our managed fund.
We provide strategic investment, value add services and ongoing advisory to vetted entrepreneurs seeking to acquire a business.
The Opportunity
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Strong Market Trends
40% of small businesses in the U.S. are owned by people nearing retirement. This “silver tsunami” will result in 10 million businesses for sale in the next decade.
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Passive Investment
Search funds are the vehicle that allows accredited investors to purchase equity in acquisition deals, led by vetted entrepreneurs.
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Managed Fund
Our fund provides broad exposure to the asset class, allowing you to invest in a diverse portfolio of compainies with a single investment
Invest Exclusively
We provide our investors exclusive access to top-tier proprietary deal flow, often co-investing with the most prolific firms in the space.
Value Add Services
Our team is highly experienced with small business growth and cutting edge tech. We provide hands-on support to our portfolio companies to enable rapid growth and transformation.
Proprietary Dealflow
Our strong coinvestor network, operator network and proprietary deal flow engine provides access to the top acquisition deals in the space.
Deal Analysis and Diligence
We expertly analyze and diligence each deal at every step of the investment process, creating excellent downside protections.
Our Approach
Business Fundamentals
We seek companies that have strong financial fundamentals, a multi decade track record, great profit margins and a strong management team with well-aligned governance and incentives. Learn more.
Downturn Resistance
Necessary products and services, anti-cyclical business models high switching costs all have a nice ring to them, but can be challenging to truly identify. We spend 18 hours per day putting resilience and durability first when determining markets and companies to invest in. Learn more.
Transformation Opportunity
Our value-add team specializes in exercising massive growth opportunities for our portfolio companies including business consolidation, tech transformation and marketing transformation. Learn more.
Leadership
Sean Smith
Managing Partner
Sean’s career spans significant roles at CIBC, facilitating transactions worth over $11 billion, and entrepreneurial success with Tangerine House. His tenure at Applico Capital honed his skills in M&A advisory and venture investing. Sean’s combination of enterprise-scale transaction expertise and entrepreneurial insight ensures thorough and strategic evaluation of our investments.
Nick Bryant
General Partner
Nick, a lifelong entrepreneur and technologist, is the founder of a variety of fintech and AI companies, including a highly successful international online casino. Having started his career at NASA Intelligent Robotics Group, Nick is known for deep AI and product development expertise. Managing a personal portfolio of over 50 businesses, Nick’s commitment to innovation and strategic growth is evident. His significant anchor investment in Search Fund Ventures showcases his confidence in our vision and capabilities.
Book a 1:1 Informational Session
Book a call with one of our general partners. We are happy to answer any questions you have about how search funds can fit into your well-balanced investment portfolio.
The Latest
Next Steps
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Schedule a Call
Schedule a call with one of our general partners to get answers to all of your burning questions about Search Fund Investing.
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Managed Fund
Our fund provides broad exposure to the asset class, allowing you to invest in a diverse portfolio of compainies with a single investment
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