Our Passion
is to help searchers run great businesses and lead great lives by investing with and mentoring traditional search funds
About Us.
01
Our Why.
We were traditional searchers that love the model, and love the community.
We want to give back in a way that will help future searchers realize their full potential.
We believe the searcher's first time operating should be rewarding. We will be their biggest fans and strongest supporters.
02
Our Method.
We've assembled a distinguished team of search operators to support our searchers as mentors and to potentially serve as board members.
We'll provide curated resources and valuable insights from what we've learned as operators.
03
Our How.
We'll communicate clearly so searchers know after 1-2 calls if we're in or we're out.
We are focused on US & Canada-based companies only.
Meet the Team
Ned Tomasevic
Partner
A seasoned search fund investor and operator, Ned acquired EZRack in 2015 through a traditional search fund and subsequently sold the company two times over the next 8 years. Following his latest exit, he's been dividing his time as a board member, mentor, coach and investor, helping searchers and CEOs live their dreams. Ned received his MBA and MA in foreign policy from University of Michigan.
He spends most of his time in Manhattan Beach, CA with his wife and three children and can be found on the beach most weekends.
Connect with Ned
Will Wright
Partner
In 2018, Will acquired Peerless through a traditional search fund, serving as CEO until exiting to a strategic in 2023. Will has been investing in search funds since 2019 and has enjoyed taking a more active role as a mentor and supporter of searchers since exit. Will received his MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.
Based in Austin, TX, Will & his wife love great food and live music and can be found most weekends walking their two dogs on the Greenbelt.
Connect with Will
Our Operating Mentors
Here to provide guidance and support, our Operating Mentors make our searchers more effective from Day 1. From drafting their first investor update to efficiently running leadership meetings, our Mentors—former searchers and successful operators—have likely seen it before and are excited to help every step of the way!
Barrett Foster
Barrett acquired In Charge Electrical Services through a traditional search fund in 2015 and continues to serve as CEO. Under his leadership, the company has grown over 10x through organic and add-on acquisitions, operating in Texas, Arizona, Florida, and South Carolina. An Ernst & Young Central Texas Entrepreneur of the Year awardee in 2020, Barrett also sits on several search fund boards. He holds an MBA from Kellogg and lives in Austin, TX.
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Mike McGlade
Mike acquired Redline Automotive Merchandising in 2019 through a traditional search fund. He used Redline's cash flow to build and exit a software company, Predian, growing its ARR from ~$480k in 2018 to $4.5m in 2024 before selling to a strategic buyer. Mike continues to run Redline post-exit. He holds an MBA from HBS and is based near Philadelphia in South Jersey.
Connect with Mike
Brian Williams
Brian closed the largest traditional search transaction to date, acquiring FIMC in 2017. He and the team have since doubled the business, and he continues to operate it. Brian received his MBA from Kellogg and is based in Sarasota, FL.
Connect with Brian
OUR ROLE ON THE SEARCHER'S JOURNEY
Phase I
Fundraise
Searcher Network
Searching is lonely. We'll host discussions with your cohort to help you broaden your horizons and get unstuck when you need it the most
Operator Partners
We've tapped our network of successful search operators to provide you with experienced guidance, whether it be in board capacity or by more informal mentorship
Curriculum
Sharpen your skills through our regular group calls featuring lightening rounds and fireside chats with our Operating Partners
Operating Playbook
We're here to share what we've learned the hard way, with topics ranging from operating system implementation to culture building…and everything in between
We'd love to support you in whatever you do after you exit, whether it's another search, investing, or both; we're here to help!
Life After Search
OUR VALUES
By providing clear & honest feedback and doing the right thing for searchers we build relationships that last a life time
Clear Communication
We believe in open and honest communication, encouraging independent thinking from an operator's perspective
Searcher First
We prioritize the development of the searcher over short term wins and strive to do right by them
Life-long Partners
We mentor first-time CEOs, helping them grow their business and supporting them throughout their journey to a better life
Let’s Work Together!
We're happy to provide feedback and insights before and during the fundraising process including fundraising strategy and writing your PPM
If you're already fundraising, send us your PPM and lets find a time to connect
We’ll move quickly to make a decision and then we’re with you for the journey!