Our Approach to Search Funds
Search Phase Investment
We provide search capital to cover living expenses, travel, and deal costs during the acquisition search. Our investment gives searchers the runway to find the right business — not just the first available one.
Investor Syndicate Access
Arden Clare brings a network of co-investors who understand the search fund model. We help searchers build a strong, aligned investor syndicate that adds value beyond capital.
Acquisition Diligence Support
Arden Clare has evaluated hundreds of lower middle-market businesses. Principal-led diligence means searchers work directly with an active operator — stress-testing assumptions, identifying risks, and validating the investment thesis firsthand.
100-Day Plan Development
Before close, we help searchers build a rigorous 100-day operating plan. From quick wins to long-term strategic priorities, we ensure the new CEO hits the ground running.
The search fund model produces some of the most disciplined, motivated CEOs in the lower middle market. We're proud to back them from day one.
Target Criteria
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