ABOUT SEARCH ACQUISITIONS
Search Acquisitions is an operator-led investment fund focused on acquiring, operating, and growing established manufacturing and industrial businesses in the United States.
We partner with business owners, founders, and management teams in situations involving succession, ownership transition, growth, or operational transformation.
Our approach combines disciplined acquisitions with hands-on operational involvement. We focus on businesses with durable demand, strong underlying economics, and clear opportunities to improve sales, operations, technology, automation, and profitability.
What We Look For
U.S.-based small and mid-sized businesses
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Fragmented industries
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EBITDA: Companies with positive EBITDA or clear potential
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Founder transition and succession situations
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Businesses with operational upside
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Opportunities for long-term value creation
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Our Approach
Disciplined sourcing
Structured underwriting
Selective investor alignment
Hands-on operational execution
FOUNDER
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ALEX LAVEL
Founder of Search Acquisitions
Alex is building Search Acquisitions as an operator-led investment fund focused on acquiring, operating, and growing established U.S. manufacturing businesses. His background combines operations, finance, data-driven decision support, and hands-on business building across growth and execution-driven environments.