The Growth Potential of Venture Capital, The Fundamentals of Private Equity
Search Fund Ventures acquires and operates recession-resistant B2B businesses, deploying our proprietary Tech-Enablement Playbook to drive exceptional returns.
We leverage our 4,000+ investor network and AI-powered operational platform to identify, acquire, and scale established companies generating $1M-$5M in annual revenue.
Riding the Golden Wave
Three investment themes that drive our strategy and create sustainable competitive advantages.
Succession Surge
$10+ trillion in business value changing hands as Baby Boomers retire. Our small fund advantage allows access to deals larger firms cannot execute.
AI-Powered Growth
Our proprietary Tech-Enablement Playbook transforms traditional businesses into high-growth, efficient enterprises with enhanced competitive moats.
Managed Fund Model
4,000+ qualified investor network provides deal flow, due diligence support, and post-acquisition business development opportunities.
A Boutique Experience
Unlike large institutional funds, we provide hands-on partnership with every portfolio company and investor relationship.
- Direct access to managing partners on every deal
- Personalized investment recommendations based on your criteria
- Transparent reporting and regular portfolio updates
- Exclusive co-investment opportunities alongside the fund
$11B+
Transaction Experience
4,000+
Investor Network
25+
Years Combined Experience
50+
Tech Transformations
$1-5M
Target Revenue
Experienced Leadership Team
Combining institutional finance expertise with proven entrepreneurial success across multiple exits and $11B+ in transaction experience.
Sean Smith
Managing Partner
Sean brings institutional finance expertise from CIBC, where he facilitated over $11 billion in transactions. His entrepreneurial success with Tangerine House and M&A advisory experience at Applico Capital provides unique insight into both buy-side and sell-side dynamics.
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Nick Bryant
Founding Partner & Anchor Investor
Technology entrepreneur with multiple exits, starting at NASA's Intelligent Robotics Group. Early engineer at SharpSpring (HubSpot competitor), founder of Arcanium.vc, and creator of Interesting Inventions Inc. Deep expertise in AI and automation.
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