Register here for the webinar, How to Buy a Business & Hire an Operator at Once https://bit.ly/3KH9RaSWill Smith has partnered with Niklas James & Max Lummis in a fund to invest in searcher & independent sponsor deals. Topics in this episode: Why raise a fund?How a fund comes togetherWhat it was like to raise money from LPs for a blind poolWhy a business might be great for a searcher but not an investorHow different investors have different needsWhy small acquisitions are hard for a fund to invest inValue of community in a fundMinds Capital’s process to assess dealsEvaluating deal strengths systematically“Best deal of the month” filterReferences and how to contact Niklas, Max and Will: Minds Capital (to learn more & submit a deal)Minds Capital page for investorsMax LummisNiklas JamesWill SmithWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter