STRAMGT 543: Entrepreneurial Acquisition
For aspiring entrepreneurs who don't have a burning idea or desire to start a company from scratch, acquiring a small business can provide a direct route to running and growing a business. This class will explore entrepreneurial acquisition (EA), including the Search Fund model. Key topics to be addressed:nn- Raising the money to acquire a company and building an investor groupnn- Conducting a search for a company to buy: analyzing industries, finding resources, creating deal flow and managing relationshipsnn- Evaluating acquisition opportunities, including financial analysisnn- Performing due diligencenn- Legal considerationsnn- Structuring and closing the dealnn- Assuming leadership from the sellernn- Early stages of operating and building the businessnn- Economics to the entrepreneur and investorsnn- Partnering or doing it alone
Units: 2
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Grading: GSB Letter Graded
Instructors:
Dodson, D. (PI)
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Kelly, P. (SI)
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