This conversation explores the remarkable journey of Mark Leonard and his creation, Constellation Software, which has grown from a modest $25 million investment in 1995 to a $92 billion empire through a unique acquisition strategy focused on vertical market software companies. Leonard's approach emphasizes patience, discipline, and a decentralized management structure that empowers individual business units while maintaining rigorous financial standards. The discussion highlights the importan...
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This conversation explores the remarkable journey of Mark Leonard and his creation, Constellation Software, which has grown from a modest $25 million investment in 1995 to a $92 billion empire through a unique acquisition strategy focused on vertical market software companies. Leonard's approach emphasizes patience, discipline, and a decentralized management structure that empowers individual business units while maintaining rigorous financial standards. The discussion highlights the importan...
Can Self-Funded Searchers REALLY Raise MILLIONS of CAPITAL?
Top M&A Entrepreneurs
44 minutes
1 year ago
Can Self-Funded Searchers REALLY Raise MILLIONS of CAPITAL?
Can Self-Funded Searchers REALLY Raise MILLIONS of CAPITAL to Buy a Business? Sean Smith of Search Fund Ventures explains how its done. Takeaways • Search Fund Ventures focuses on self-funded searchers and independent sponsors. • They target essential products and services for investment. • Investment involves filling equity gaps for searchers. • Sean emphasizes the importance of downside and upside return scenarios. • Recent Successful deals are e...
Top M&A Entrepreneurs
This conversation explores the remarkable journey of Mark Leonard and his creation, Constellation Software, which has grown from a modest $25 million investment in 1995 to a $92 billion empire through a unique acquisition strategy focused on vertical market software companies. Leonard's approach emphasizes patience, discipline, and a decentralized management structure that empowers individual business units while maintaining rigorous financial standards. The discussion highlights the importan...
