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Welcoming two new Counsel to Stek: Barbara Elion & Dirk de Graeff

We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Dispute Resolution and Corporate M&A practice groups with the appointment of two new Counsel: Barbara Elion (Dispute Resolution) and Dirk de Graeff (Corporate M&A) effective 1 January 2026. Barbara Elion has been part of Stek since 2021 and has a…

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2022 Search Fund Study: Selected Observations

Fundamentals of a Search Fund | The 2022 Search Fund Study reports on the financial returns and key qualities of search funds formed in the United States and Canada since 1984. Download the 2022 Search Fund study below. Download…

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On the Nature of Due Diligence in a Search Fund Acquisition

Fundamentals of a Search Fund | A primer exploring the action steps necessary for a successful due diligence program.Yale case: May 6, 2022. Click the button below to read. Read more…

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On the Nature of Work – Life Integration as a Search Fund CEO

Fundamentals of a Search Fund | Concepts to consider for a complete life as a search fund CEO. Yale case: September 10, 2022. Click the button below to read. Read more…

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On the Nature of Seller Selection in a Search Fund Project

Fundamentals of a Search Fund | How to identify genuine sellers and desirable sellers. Yale case: December 10, 2021. Click the button below to read. Read more…

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Search Fund Company Boards

Fundamentals of a Search Fund | How CEOs Can Build Boards to Help Them Thrive. Yale case 18-017. Click the button below to read. Read more…

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Stek appoints Katinka van den Brink as partner

We are excited to announce that Katinka van den Brink has been appointed partner at Stek as of 1 January 2026. Katinka is part of our Banking & Finance practice and a member of Stek’s integrated Energy team. Since joining Stek in 2018, she has played a…

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What to look for in a Searcher

Fundamentals of a Search Fund | A practical and personal guide to the traits that matter across the Search Fund journey There are many compelling reasons to become a searcher. You want to lead a company. You believe in entrepreneurship, but prefer acquiring a solid business over…

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Search Fund Primer

Fundamentals of a Search Fund | For those contemplating either pursuing a search fund or investing in one, Center for Entrepreneurial Studies has created a practical guide to answer the most frequently asked questions. The primer aims to provide an unbiased view of the…

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2024 Search Fund Study: Selected Observations

Fundamentals of a Search Fund | The 2024 Search Fund Study reports on the financial returns and key qualities of search funds formed in the United States and Canada since 1984. Download the 2024 Search Fund study below. Download…

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How are Search Funds Different from Private Equity?

Fundamentals of a Search Fund | This article will explore the key differences between Private Equity (PE) and Search Funds. By PE, we refer to everything from large-cap funds (e.g., Blackstone, Carlyle, KKR) to small-cap funds making equity investments as low as €2-3 million. At first glance,…