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Get ready for episode four... 🍿

Featuring search funds legend, Bramley Johnson, this episode is all about #investment and #fundraising. 

Carl asks the questions we've all been curious about; What are your best tips for getting a deal closed? Can you share any advice for aspiring searchers? What are the key considerations for searchers looking for investment?

Be sure to tune in on #Apple, #Spotify or #YouTube on 20 December to hear about Bramley's journey. 

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If you're a searcher at the investment stage of your journey, or an aspiring searcher curious about investment methods, this episode is for you.

You'll learn about about a range of investment avenues, first hand, from a seasoned search fund adviser, such as:

1. Debt funding
2. Asset backed lending
3. Invoice financing
4. Vendor financing
5. Equity funding
6. And more!

Thank you to Nick Wallis for joining us on this episode and sharing your expertise. 

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We have hit the halfway point of the series! In episode three, Carl is joined by Nick Wallis, Head of Deal Advisory at Gerald Edelman.

Nick discusses his experience in the search fund space, exploring key topics including debt funds, searcher credibility, Asset Based Lending (ABL) and the vital role of a debt adviser. 

They also explore options like invoice financing, vendor financing and equity funding. 

You don't want to miss this episode! 

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Tune in and get excited! 

In episode two Carl is joined by Adam Johnson, CEO of Water Direct and winner at The ETA Awards 2023, Deal of The Year (Traditional). 

Adam shares his journey as a successful acquisition entrepreneur, from how he got started as a traditional searcher, uncovering the trials and tribulations of the search fund process, to who he las learnt the most from in the industry. 

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Here's a preview of what's to come in our second episode of The Found & Funded Podcast! 🗣️🎙️

Joined by Adam Johnson, CEO of Water Direct, Carl digs deep and asks the questions we've all been wanting answers to...

Who made up your cap table? 

If you could go back, is there anything you would have changed? 

Was it always smooth sailing for you? 

Adam tells all, from how his deal died (more than once), to the one piece of advice for entrepreneurs that has stuck with him. 👀

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In the first episode to kick off the season, Carl alongside guest William Abell, explores the search fund model. From configuring your cap table, common pitfalls with deal mechanics, to seeking out the target.

Carl and Will also discuss how you can sustain your search, the difference between self-funded and traditional search and who's the right fit for the search fund model.

We hope you enjoy the first episode, let us know what you think over on our social media!

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Here's a preview of what's to come in our first episode of The Found & Funded Podcast! 🗣️🎙️

Joined by Partner at Gerald Edelman, William Abell, Carl Lundberg kicks off this first episode with a deep dive into the search fund model, 'Demystifying Search Funds'.

Where did it come from? How does it work? What kinds of search are there?

The pair also share some hard truths about the industry and the kinds of people who undertake a search.

You don't want to miss the premiere of season one!

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