A Search Fund Journey to $350m
A Search Fund Journey to $350m  
Podcast: Acquiring Minds
Published On: Thu Apr 09 2026
Description: Jenna Whigham and her brother bought a large business for a search fund, then grew it 6x larger over the last 5 years.Register for the webinar:The Operator’s Perspective: Running a Business for an Owner - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4va4hUmTopics in Jenna’s interview:Investment banking during the 2008 crisisLaunching a traditional search fund with her brotherGolden Retrievers led to an acquisitionAcquiring a $100 million companyFinancial risk of being a “price taker”Expanding through M&ASoftware “Trojan Horse” strategyHow they decide which states to expand toManaging a 25% staff turnover rateRealities of home care and compliance incidentsReferences and how to contact Jenna:LinkedInAbound HealthGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you’re a searcherConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron