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Today's episode is an exciting one for me — personally. I brought on Niklas James and Max Lummis, CPA, CVA, CFE, my 2 partners in Minds Capital, a fund we've recently launched to invest in the deals of searchers & sponsors. So this is the formal announcement of a project one year in the making. I didn't want this to just be a self-promotional episode, so we make a point to discuss Minds Capital in a way that is valuable to you. We talk about: * how a fund comes together, * why we would want to raise a fund, * what it was like to ourselves raise money from investors (the LPs), * how the perspective as an investor differs from that of a business buyer (listen closely there), * why small acquisitions are hard for a fund to invest in, * and much more. As you'll hear me say at the end, I'm thrilled to be partnered with Max & Niklas, who have years of experience and relationships in our space, but just as important, are 2 individuals I consider of the highest caliber. To learn more about what we're doing (or if you have a deal under LOI that you're raising money for!), see MindsCapital.co. Please enjoy this conversation with Max Lummis, Niklas James, and me, the 3 general partners of Minds Capital! 👉 link to interview in comments below

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Dominic Wells

CEO of Onfolio (Nasdaq: ONFO). | Growing and Operating Profitable Internet Businesses

5mo

Very cool!

Jackie Ossin Hirsch

Founder at CROWNE ATLANTIC Business Brokers. Selling Businesses in Florida since 1998. Speaker | SMB Investor

5mo

Congratulations to Will, Max, and Niklas. Minds Capital is a very special team. It’s only the beginning. I can’t wait to see where this is in 10 years. Your fund will effect thousands of lives, investors, employees, and all of their customers. I’m so happy to be a part of it.

Kyle Pezzi

CEO of Solutions Group Accounting - we’re hiring!

5mo

Awesome, great to hear, have long been a fan of your work and excited to continue to follow

Tomos Mughan

Interested in off-market M&A deals? | Using Data and AI to Generate Targeted Unbanked Deals | Over $1B in Deals Sourced | CEO @ SourceCo

5mo

Excited for you and your team. This is great for the small business eco system.

Markell K. Blount

#Leader | #Connector | #Investor | #Speaker

5mo

Love it Will Smith! Congrats my friend.

Patrick Dichter

Small Business Growth Expert

5mo

Congrats Will! Amazing to see your impact on the ETA community continue to grow.

Lucien Ong

SME and Search Fund Investor

5mo

Congrats Will

Seshan D. Nissanka

Investor & Advisor In Family & Founder Owned Accounting & CPA Firms | Former Banker, Now PE Investor | Sharing Lessons & Insights on Business & Life | Founder & Principal @ Black Sterling Group

5mo

This is pretty awesome!

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