Define Your Investment Thesis

Define Your Investment Thesis

Offered by Seth S.

CEO of CRU | 15+ Years in Franchising | Search Fund Expert

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Studied at David Eccles School of Business

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Hiring Manager at CRU

Package Description:

A strong investment thesis is the backbone of any successful ETA journey. This package helps you transform your goals and insights into a polished, investor-ready strategy. With expert coaching, you’ll identify the right industries, acquisition criteria, and rationale that set you apart from other searchers. By the end, you’ll be confident in articulating your thesis to investors and using it as your north star throughout the acquisition process. Key components of this package can include, but aren’t limited to: • Clarify your goals, background, and investor alignment to shape your unique perspective. • Evaluate industries and sub-sectors that fit your criteria and strengths. • Translate insights into a differentiated thesis that resonates with capital providers. • Refine your narrative for clarity and confidence when pitching.


What you'll get from this package

Investor-Ready Investment Thesis (2–3 page polished document)

Industry Mapping & Criteria Matrix

Differentiated Value Proposition Narrative


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions.

Refund Policy

Services included:

Thesis Development


Seth S.

Offered by Seth S.

Joined September 2025

CEO of CRU | 15+ Years in Franchising | Search Fund Expert

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in the restaurant and franchise industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge to aspiring search fund entrepreneurs. As the CEO of CRU, one of the largest franchised nightlife chain in the US, and former President of Sunrise Restaurants (a division of WKS Restaurant Group), I have honed my skills in operational excellence and financial performance across multi-unit businesses. My background as a Vice President at GE Capital, where I originated loans for 30 different franchised restaurant brands, equips me with a unique perspective on financing and scaling businesses. Having coached 18 individuals, I am passionate about helping you navigate the complexities of search funds and achieve your entrepreneurial goals. Let's connect and strategize your path to success!

Experience level: Executive

10+ people coached for Search Fund & ETA

$1,900

5h of coaching

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