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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.
How Can We Help You?
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.
Contact Investor RelationsBusiness Owners
Entrepreneurs and business owners exploring succession planning, exit strategies, or partnership opportunities with our platform.
Discuss Your BusinessGeneral Inquiries
Media requests, partnership opportunities, service providers, or other general questions about Search Fund Ventures.
General ContactLeadership Team
Direct access to our general partners for confidential discussions about investment opportunities and strategic matters.

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
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
Access additional information and resources to support your investment decision process.
Fund Documents
Request access to our Private Placement Memorandum, Limited Partnership Agreement, and other fund documentation.
Request Documents →Performance Reports
Access quarterly performance reports, portfolio updates, and detailed market analysis for qualified investors.
Request Reports →Educational Materials
Download whitepapers, market research, and educational content about search funds and lower middle market investing.
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