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Comparison of self-funded search and traditional search fund models for business acquisition

Feb 12, 2026

The Case for Self-Funded Search: Your Path to Real Ownership

Compare traditional search funds vs. self-funded search in business acquisition. Learn why self-funded search offers the most direct route to entrepreneurial ownership.

By Daniel Giles6 min

Self-Funded Search

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