Self-Funded vs. Independent Sponsor: Sean Smith Breaks Down the Real Numbers
M&A Launchpad

Self-Funded vs. Independent Sponsor: Sean Smith Breaks Down the Real Numbers

2025-04-17
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome Sean Smith, Managing Partner at Search Fund Ventures and co-founder of SMB Investor Network. Sean brings a transparent, investor-first lens to the world of small business acquisitions, breaking down what dealmakers need to know to structure successful transactions. The conversation covers everything from capital stack nuances and risk mitigation to understanding investor preferences and step-up dynamics in self-funded...
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