The Found & Funded Podcast

Send us Fan Mail The final episode of the season is here!  Deal making, industry expertise and sourcing the right company - these are all skills this week's guest looks for as an investor in the ETA space.  Joyce Mackenzie Liu, CFO and CEO of Pegafund, joins Carl behind the mic for episode six to explore how venture capital and private equity intersects with the world of entrepreneurship thro...

Send us Fan Mail Joyce Mackenzie Liu is in the hot seat this week, as she and Carl explore how venture capital and private equity intersects with the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition.  Comparing the differences and similarities to the search fund model, what Joyce looks for as an investor when considering backing an entrepreneur, and leveraging cashflow to accelerate growth - this is...

Send us Fan Mail Alex Glasner acquired Workpays with an over subscribed cap table and a solid infrastructure in place.  From Harvard Business School to CEO; Carl sits down with the self-funded searcher, to reveal why he undertook a search, how he approached investors and picked his cap table, what he was looking for in a business and the most valuable advice he has received along the way.  Find ou...

Send us Fan Mail Here's a preview of what's to come.  Featuring self-funded searcher, Alex Glasner, episode five explores Alex's passion for entrepreneurialism and his path to success.  From working for Parliament, to becoming Managing Director of his first search acquisition, Workpays, and his strategic approach to the self-funded search process - you won't want to miss this o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, featuring alongside Carl, is renowned search fund mogul, Bramley Johnson.  This episode is part two of our mini series on fundraising and investment and Carl asks the questions we've all been curious about; What are your best tips for getting a deal closed? Can you share any advice for aspiring searchers? What are the key considerations for searchers looking...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for episode four... 🍿 Featuring search funds legend, Bramley Johnson, this episode is all about #investment and #fundraising.  Carl asks the questions we've all been curious about; What are your best tips for getting a deal closed? Can you share any advice for aspiring searchers? What are the key considerations for searchers looking for investment? Be sure to tune...

Send us Fan Mail If you're a searcher at the investment stage of your journey, or an aspiring searcher curious about investment methods, this episode is for you. You'll learn about about a range of investment avenues, first hand, from a seasoned search fund adviser, such as: Debt funding Asset backed lending Invoice financing Vendor financing Equity funding And more! Thank you to Nick Wa...

Send us Fan Mail We have hit the halfway point of the series! In episode three, Carl is joined by Nick Wallis, Head of Deal Advisory at Gerald Edelman. Nick discusses his experience in the search fund space, exploring key topics including debt funds, searcher credibility, Asset Based Lending (ABL) and the vital role of a debt adviser.  They also explore options like invoice financing, vendor finan...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in and get excited!  In episode two Carl is joined by Adam Johnson, CEO of Water Direct and winner at The ETA Awards 2023, Deal of The Year (Traditional).  Adam shares his journey as a successful acquisition entrepreneur, from how he got started as a traditional searcher, uncovering the trials and tribulations of the search fund process, to who he las learnt the most from in...

Send us Fan Mail Here's a preview of what's to come in our second episode of The Found & Funded Podcast! 🗣️🎙️ Joined by Adam Johnson, CEO of Water Direct, Carl digs deep and asks the questions we've all been wanting answers to... Who made up your cap table?  If you could go back, is there anything you would have changed?  Was it always smooth sailing for you?  Adam tells all, fr...

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode to kick off the season, Carl alongside guest William Abell, explores the search fund model. From configuring your cap table, common pitfalls with deal mechanics, to seeking out the target. Carl and Will also discuss how you can sustain your search, the difference between self-funded and traditional search and who's the right fit for the search fund model....

Send us Fan Mail Here's a preview of what's to come in our first episode of The Found & Funded Podcast! 🗣️🎙️ Joined by Partner at Gerald Edelman, William Abell, Carl Lundberg kicks off this first episode with a deep dive into the search fund model, 'Demystifying Search Funds'. Where did it come from? How does it work? What kinds of search are there? The pair also share some...