Who we serve
Search funds
Buy-side diligence, deal structuring, and post-close accounting for search fund entrepreneurs.
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Overview
Search fund entrepreneurs are typically acquiring and operating a company for the first time, with investors who expect institutional-quality diligence and reporting. Edler Zain supports traditional and funded searchers through diligence, closing, and the first years of ownership with buy-side Quality of Earnings, tax structuring, and outsourced accounting.
Common challenges
Validating seller-reported earnings and add-backs under LOI
Working capital targets and purchase price adjustments
Deal structure and tax elections at close
Transitioning the books from the seller's accountant
Investor and lender reporting from month one
Operating a business while learning its finances
How we help
Our services for search fund entrepreneurs include:
Who we serve
Traditional and funded search entrepreneurs acquiring companies with $1 million to $5 million of EBITDA.
Schedule a consultation
Speak with a member of our team about your business. We will review your current situation and outline how we can help.
Frequently asked questions
When should we engage you in the process?
Ideally at LOI. We can also review a CIM or financial summary before LOI to flag concerns early.
Do your reports meet investor expectations?
Yes. Our Quality of Earnings reports are prepared for search investors and lenders and we present findings directly to them when requested.
Can you stay on as our accounting team after close?
Yes. Most search clients transition to our outsourced controller and tax services after closing.
How are diligence fees structured?
Fixed fee based on the size and complexity of the target, quoted before work begins.