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The $295m Search Fund Exit
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Length:
91 minutes
Released:
Sep 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Sandy Paige struggled to raise a search fund as a mid-career executive, then grew EBITDA by 7x and exited for 9 figures.Topics in Sandy’s interview:
Delaying search due to timing
Hurdles he overcame to raise funds
Why he chose traditional search
How he got a good deal on purchase price
Renting space to animal research labs
Importance of hiring the right senior team
Similarities between his company and WeWork
Terrifying risks with the real estate dynamics
Advice for searchers over 40
Selling to competitor Charles River Laboratories
References and how to contact Sandy:
LinkedIn
Explora Biolabs
Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabConnect with A-players who can run your business remotely:More StaffingConnect with Acquiring Minds:
See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
Follow Will on Twitter
Delaying search due to timing
Hurdles he overcame to raise funds
Why he chose traditional search
How he got a good deal on purchase price
Renting space to animal research labs
Importance of hiring the right senior team
Similarities between his company and WeWork
Terrifying risks with the real estate dynamics
Advice for searchers over 40
Selling to competitor Charles River Laboratories
References and how to contact Sandy:
Explora Biolabs
Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabConnect with A-players who can run your business remotely:More StaffingConnect with Acquiring Minds:
See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
Follow Will on Twitter
Released:
Sep 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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