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Definition of Self-Funded Search on The Grid Glossary

Self-Funded Search

Also known as: self-funded searcher

Published on 2026-09-24 | Last edited on 2026-09-24

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A self-funded search is an entrepreneurship through acquisition path in which the searcher pays search costs personally, then raises debt and equity to buy a company and stay on as owner-CEO.

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