Private Equity Investment Archives - CT Acquisitions

Typical Search Fund Deal Sizes — Are You in Their Range?

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Typical Search Fund Deal Sizes — Are You in Their Range? Quick Answer Search fund deal sizes typically range from $500,000 to $2 million in purchase price, with a median capital raise of $550,000 according to the 2024 Stanford GSB Search Fund Study. Completed acquisitions are generally purchased at 3x to 5x EBITDA, with an […]

Selling to an Independent Sponsor — What Most Owners Don’t Expect

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Selling to an Independent Sponsor — What Most Owners Don’t Expect Quick Answer Independent sponsors are investor teams without pre-committed capital who identify a deal first, then raise funds specifically for that acquisition from institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. Unlike traditional private equity firms with dedicated pools of capital, they operate more flexibly but may […]

How Service Businesses Get Acquired by Private Equity

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How Service Businesses Get Acquired by Private Equity Quick Answer Private equity firms acquire service businesses by identifying companies with strong growth potential, recurring revenue models, and proven management teams, then providing capital and operational expertise to scale the business before eventual resale. Service businesses attractive to PE typically have recurring revenue streams, high margins, […]