IESE Search Fund Primer
IESE Business School
Eligibility
International perspective on search funds, especially European deal structures. Free downloadable primer.
Award
Free downloadable primer + international study data
Deadlines
Rolling · Rolling
Editor's take
Complement to the Stanford primer if any international deal flow is in scope.
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