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Connect with our team to explore investment opportunities, discuss portfolio questions, or learn more about our institutional approach to lower middle market private equity.

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Choose the most appropriate contact method for your inquiry. All communications are handled with strict confidentiality.

Investors

Current and prospective limited partners seeking information about fund performance, documents, or investment opportunities.

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Business Owners

Entrepreneurs and business owners exploring succession planning, exit strategies, or partnership opportunities with our platform.

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General Inquiries

Media requests, partnership opportunities, service providers, or other general questions about Search Fund Ventures.

General Contact

Leadership Team

Direct access to our general partners for confidential discussions about investment opportunities and strategic matters.

Sean Smith, Managing Partner

Sean Smith

Managing Partner

Contact Information

Best for:
  • • Transaction discussions and deal flow
  • • Portfolio performance and strategy
  • • Institutional investor relations
  • • M&A advisory and valuation
Nick Bryant, Founding Partner & Anchor Investor

Nick Bryant

Founding Partner & Anchor Investor

Contact Information

Best for:
  • • Technology enablement strategies
  • • Operational transformation
  • • Entrepreneur and founder discussions
  • • Innovation and automation opportunities

Office Location

Chicago Headquarters

401 North Michigan Avenue

Suite 1200

Chicago, IL 60611

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST

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Investor Consultation

Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss investment opportunities, fund performance, and how Search Fund Ventures can enhance your portfolio.

Meeting Options:

  • In-person meetings at Chicago office
  • Video conference via Zoom or Teams
  • Confidential phone consultation
  • Travel to investor location (qualified investors)

What to Expect:

  • • Comprehensive fund overview and strategy
  • • Historical performance and portfolio review
  • • Investment process and criteria discussion
  • • Questions and answers session
  • • Next steps and documentation

Additional Resources

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Fund Documents

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Performance Reports

Access quarterly performance reports, portfolio updates, and detailed market analysis for qualified investors.

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Educational Materials

Download whitepapers, market research, and educational content about search funds and lower middle market investing.

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