What Happens When You Sell Your Business to Private Equity
We guide founders through a structured, high-stakes transition. A sale to a professional buyer changes how a company runs. It brings new leadership, performance metrics, and a sharper focus on growth. How CT Acquisitions Works $0 to sellers. The buyer in our network pays us at close. No retainer, no listing fee, no success fee, […]
Definitive Purchase Agreement in 2026: The 12 Sections That Decide Who Pays What Post-Close
What’s in a 50-150 page DPA: reps & warranties, closing conditions, indemnification, working capital adjustments, and the 12 sections that decide who pays what post-close.
What Is a Search Fund Buyer in 2026? What Sellers Need to Know Before the First Meeting
A search fund buyer is an entrepreneur (or team of two) who has raised committed capital from investors specifically to acquire and operate a single business, typically in the $1M-$5M EBITDA range. Their mission is to become CEO of what they acquire, hold for 5-7 years, and generate a return for their investors on exit. […]
Inside the Search Fund Acquisition Process (From a Seller’s Perspective)
Inside the Search Fund Acquisition Process (From a Seller’s Perspective) Quick Answer A search fund is an investment vehicle where an entrepreneur raises capital to identify and acquire an existing business, typically a profitable, founder-owned company generating 500k to 10 million in EBITDA. From a seller’s perspective, search funds represent a buyer pool of operationally […]
The Pros and Cons of Selling to a Search Fund (No Sugarcoating)
The Pros and Cons of Selling to a Search Fund (No Sugarcoating) Quick Answer Selling to a search fund offers advantages like seller financing flexibility, earnout potential, and a buyer committed to long-term growth, but disadvantages include longer sales processes, less liquidity upfront, and dependency on the search fund operator’s execution ability. Search funds typically […]
How Private Equity Evaluates Small Businesses Behind Closed Doors
How Private Equity Evaluates Small Businesses Behind Closed Doors Quick Answer Private equity firms evaluate small businesses using a multi-factor assessment that includes financial health, management team quality, market position, and growth potential. They analyze cash flow stability, competitive advantages, scalability, and the strength of the owner/management structure to determine return prospects. This evaluation happens […]