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: 12 Key Elements & Provisions Explained (2026)
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 — and Should You Trust Them?
What Is a Search Fund Buyer — and Should You Trust Them? Quick Answer A search fund buyer is an entrepreneur who raises capital from investors to identify and acquire a single privately held company, then operate it for growth and eventual exit. Search funds typically focus on businesses with strong fundamentals and sustainable competitive […]
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 […]