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A wiki page for SMB and ETA searchers, funders, and micro-private equity stakeholders. Created by www.BuyoutLab.com

What is an SMB?

SMB stands for Small and Medium-sized Business. It refers to businesses that fall within a certain size range, typically defined by the number of employees or annual revenue. The exact definition of an SMB varies depending on the country and industry, but in general, it refers to businesses that are smaller than large corporations, but larger than small, individually owned businesses. SMBs can also be more agile and adaptable, allowing them to respond quickly to changing market conditions and customer needs.

What is micro-private equity?

Micro private equity refers to a type of private equity investing that focuses on small businesses and companies that are too small to be considered by traditional private equity firms. Micro private equity investors typically seek to invest in businesses with less than $10 million in revenue and less than $2 million in EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization).

Micro private equity investors often provide capital to help small businesses grow and scale their operations. They may also provide strategic guidance and operational support to help improve the company's performance. Unlike traditional private equity firms, micro private equity investors typically do not seek to take majority ownership or control of the businesses in which they invest.

What is a Search Fund?

A search fund is a type of investment fund that is focused on finding and acquiring a single company. The search fund model involves an entrepreneur, known as the search fund operator, raising capital from investors to finance the search for an acquisition target. Once a target company is identified, the search fund operator will work to acquire and operate the company, typically with the help of a team of experienced professionals.

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