The Complete Financial Guide to Search Funds
Buying a business through a search fund in Australia is one of the most financially complex decisions you will make. This page gives you two things to help: a free guide to understand the fundamentals, and a toolkit to run the numbers.
Download The Free Guide (PDF) → Opens in a new tab. No form required.
Want to go deeper? We built the tools for that.
The 8 calculators and checklists let you stress-test any deal yourself, from valuation and deal structure through to investor returns and funding gaps. When you are ready for someone to run it with you, we are here for you.
These tools are for informational purposes only and are not intended as financial, legal, or investment advice. Results should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any business or funding decision. Always seek qualified professional guidance before acting.
Normalisation / Add-Back Schedule
Document owner-specific expenses to reveal true business earnings.
Adjusted EBITDA Calculator
Arrive at a clean, defensible EBITDA figure that drives your valuation.
Investor Return / Exit Calculator
Model exit scenarios and investor returns at different valuations.
Working Capital Adjustment Calculator
Negotiate working capital at close with confidence and precision.
Debt Service Coverage Calculator
Know if the business generates enough cash to cover its debt.
Capital Stack Calculator
Map your full financing structure across equity, debt and seller notes.
Completion Checklist
Stay organised from first contact to close. Never miss a critical step.
NBIO to First 100 Days Checklist
From your initial offer through your first 100 days as owner.
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