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Peterson Partners
Multi-strategy investment firm with a dedicated search fund capital program.
Key facts
- Website
- petersonpartners.com
- Pricing
- Search fund and co-investment capital, typically $500K-$5M per investment
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Peterson Partners
Peterson Partners invests across private equity, venture capital, and search funds. The firm's people-centric philosophy emphasizes backing innovators and game-changers across diverse sectors and geographies.
Key features
- Early investor in Asurion, a landmark search fund success
- Three capital offerings: PE, VC, and search funds
- Typical hold period of 5-10 years
- Focus on business services, software, and healthcare
- Founder Joel Peterson personally engaged with portfolio
Pros & cons
Pros
- Strong historical track record via Asurion
- Hands-on board involvement from experienced investors
Cons
- Search fund program is one of several strategies, not sole focus
- Search-fund-specific metrics not broken out publicly
Reviews
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