"For newly minted MBA grads, there’s an increasingly popular way to jump start their careers: search funds. Through these funds, recent MBA grads are financially supported as they look for a privately held business to acquire and eventually run as chief executive officer and part owner. Not only do search funds give fledgling entrepreneurs a jump start in becoming an owner and CEO, but this funding model can also lead to appealing financial returns for investors.
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If you’re interested in entrepreneurship after completing an MBA program, search funds may give you a leg up. Here’s what you need to know."