Joyce Mackenzie Liu is in the hot seat, as she and Carl explore how venture capital and private equity intersects with the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition. From comparing the differences and similarities to the search fund model, to what Joyce looks for as an investor - this is a discussion you won't want to miss!

Listen along as Alex Glasner dives into how he built a cap table that fits his vision, the freedom and challenges of self-funded search, the loneliness of transitioning to CEO, and the strategies he used to attract the right investors.

Joined by Bramley Johnson, former Director of the International Search Fund Centre, and renowned search fund investor, this episode is part two of our mini-series on fundraising and investment. Find out more about lessons from Bramley's journey and best tips for closing deals.

Are you on your search journey, looking for investment? Carl Lundberg has Nick Wallis, Head of Deal Advisory at Gerald Edelman, in the hot seat this week, talking all things investment, debt funds, asset based lending and the pivotal role of a debt adviser.

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). Carl digs deep and asks the questions we've all been wanting answers to. Adam tells all, from how his deal died (more than once), to the one piece of advice for entrepreneurs that has stuck with him.

From configuring your cap table, common pitfalls with deal mechanics, to seeking out the target. Carl and guest Will Abell discuss the difference between self-funded and traditional search. We hope you enjoy the first episode, let us know what you think over on our social media!