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
Very cool!
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.
Awesome, great to hear, have long been a fan of your work and excited to continue to follow
Excited for you and your team. This is great for the small business eco system.
Love it Will Smith! Congrats my friend.
Congrats Will! Amazing to see your impact on the ETA community continue to grow.
Congrats Will
This is pretty awesome!
Congratulations!
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5moListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/31CrZYTHakUv14eaXNQKK5?si=ITS7J0jARXiVoympm4Bjkw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acquiring-minds/id1569715379?i=1000660022104 Listen on the Acquiring Minds website: https://acquiringminds.co/articles/minds-capital-niklas-james-max-lummis-will-smith