Entrepreneurial Finance Problem Set
Citation:
Nanda, Ramana, William A. Sahlman, and Robert White. "Entrepreneurial Finance Problem Set." Harvard Business School Exercise 817-037, August 2016. (Revised August 2020.) View Details|
Case HBS Case Collection March 2015 Discover Capital |
Abstract
"Discover Capital" provides an in-depth look at a first time search fund run by the tenacious Kelly Quann Bianucci. It provides background information about search funds and follows Kelly as she successfully raises her over-subscribed fund and begins the search process.
The following useful information is included for students who are considering starting a search fund: offering memoranda, fundraising techniques, staffing, screening techniques, marketing materials and processes, letters of intent, and deal evaluation criteria.
The case also looks at the potential fund returns from the perspective of an investor.
Keywords: entrepreneurial finance; entrepreneurs; entrepreneurship; buyout; loans; Acquisitions;
Citation:
Sahlman, William, Robert White, and Stephanie Puzio. "Discover Capital." Harvard Business School Case 815-097, March 2015.
