The $295m Search Fund Exit

Sandy Paige struggled to raise a search fund as a mid-career executive, then grew EBITDA by 7x and exited for 9 figures.

Topics in Sandy’s interview:

• Delaying search due to timing
• Hurdles he overcame to raise funds
• Why he chose traditional search
• How he got a good deal on purchase price
• Renting space to animal research labs
• Importance of hiring the right senior team
• Similarities between his company and WeWork
• Terrifying risks with the real estate dynamics
• Advice for searchers over 40
• Selling to competitor Charles River Laboratories

References and how to contact Sandy:

• LinkedIn
• Explora Biolabs

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