M&A Zing (S2EP1) - Inside Moonbase Capital: Backing Europe’s Top Searchers with Ibrahim Abdel Rahim
Season 2, Episode 1, Jul 09, 05:00 PM
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Join us live from the Serial Acquirer Symposium as we sit down with Ibrahim Abdel Rahim, Managing Partner at Moonbase Capital. In this insightful conversation, Ibrahim shares his journey from McKinsey to pioneering investment in Europe's rapidly growing search fund space. Learn what makes a successful search entrepreneur, how Moonbase evaluates opportunities, and Ibrahim's vision for the future of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) in Europe. Whether you're considering your own search journey or interested in the evolving landscape of SMB acquisitions, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
Join Gareth Hawkins for a special live episode from the Serial Acquirer Symposium, featuring Ibrahim Abdel Rahim, Managing Partner at Moonbase Capital.
Ibrahim shares his journey from leading major business initiatives in the Middle East and consulting at McKinsey, to establishing Moonbase as a prominent backer of search fund entrepreneurs across Europe.
Discover key insights into Moonbase Capital’s investment strategies, critical qualities that distinguish successful search fund entrepreneurs, and Ibrahim's perspectives on emerging trends in the European search fund landscape. Ibrahim also explores how Moonbase is adapting to new deal structures, market dynamics, and shares his bullish outlook on the future of ETA in Europe.
If you're an aspiring acquisition entrepreneur or investor interested in SMB succession, this conversation provides valuable perspectives on navigating the evolving ETA market.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Episode Introduction: Live from the Serial Acquirer Symposium
[00:24] Introducing Ibrahim Abdel Rahim, Moonbase Capital
[01:07] Ibrahim's journey: From McKinsey and Stanford to Search Funds
[02:25] What makes a successful searcher? Key traits and qualities
[04:36] Balancing entrepreneur quality vs. company quality in investments
[05:42] Investing across traditional, equity-gap, and self-funded search deals
[07:12] Using AI in screening search entrepreneurs: Benefits & limitations
[08:23] Moonbase Capital’s fund structure & investment model
[10:35] Exit strategies: Patience vs. IRR-driven approaches
[11:41] Moonbase’s investment decision-making process
[14:46] The Future of ETA in Europe: Growth, opportunities, and challenges
[16:34] Why Moonbase Capital actively supports the ETA community
[18:16] Will growth in ETA affect investment returns?
[20:04] Collaboration between investors: Maintaining high standards
[22:00] Emerging trends in European ETA: Demographics, deal sizes, diversity
[23:49] Key European markets: Germany, France, Spain, UK
[27:13] Why Spain succeeded as a leading ETA market
[29:05] Ibrahim’s vision for Moonbase Capital's next three years
[30:11] Challenges in scaling search fund boards and investor involvement
[31:37] Key advice for aspiring acquisition entrepreneurs
[32:53] Closing remarks & how to connect with Ibrahim and Moonbase Capital
[33:58] Wrap-up and Call-to-Action
Get Involved:
👉 Have thoughts on today's episode? We'd love your input!
👉 Connect with Ibrahim Abdel Rahim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahim-abdel-rahim/
👉 Learn more about Moonbase Capital: https://moonbasecapital.com/
👉 Join BizCrunch’s SMB Acquisition Community: https://www.bizcrunch.co/community
If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and review to help us reach more acquisition entrepreneurs like you.
Keep on crunching!
Ibrahim shares his journey from leading major business initiatives in the Middle East and consulting at McKinsey, to establishing Moonbase as a prominent backer of search fund entrepreneurs across Europe.
Discover key insights into Moonbase Capital’s investment strategies, critical qualities that distinguish successful search fund entrepreneurs, and Ibrahim's perspectives on emerging trends in the European search fund landscape. Ibrahim also explores how Moonbase is adapting to new deal structures, market dynamics, and shares his bullish outlook on the future of ETA in Europe.
If you're an aspiring acquisition entrepreneur or investor interested in SMB succession, this conversation provides valuable perspectives on navigating the evolving ETA market.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Episode Introduction: Live from the Serial Acquirer Symposium
[00:24] Introducing Ibrahim Abdel Rahim, Moonbase Capital
[01:07] Ibrahim's journey: From McKinsey and Stanford to Search Funds
[02:25] What makes a successful searcher? Key traits and qualities
[04:36] Balancing entrepreneur quality vs. company quality in investments
[05:42] Investing across traditional, equity-gap, and self-funded search deals
[07:12] Using AI in screening search entrepreneurs: Benefits & limitations
[08:23] Moonbase Capital’s fund structure & investment model
[10:35] Exit strategies: Patience vs. IRR-driven approaches
[11:41] Moonbase’s investment decision-making process
[14:46] The Future of ETA in Europe: Growth, opportunities, and challenges
[16:34] Why Moonbase Capital actively supports the ETA community
[18:16] Will growth in ETA affect investment returns?
[20:04] Collaboration between investors: Maintaining high standards
[22:00] Emerging trends in European ETA: Demographics, deal sizes, diversity
[23:49] Key European markets: Germany, France, Spain, UK
[27:13] Why Spain succeeded as a leading ETA market
[29:05] Ibrahim’s vision for Moonbase Capital's next three years
[30:11] Challenges in scaling search fund boards and investor involvement
[31:37] Key advice for aspiring acquisition entrepreneurs
[32:53] Closing remarks & how to connect with Ibrahim and Moonbase Capital
[33:58] Wrap-up and Call-to-Action
Get Involved:
👉 Have thoughts on today's episode? We'd love your input!
👉 Connect with Ibrahim Abdel Rahim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahim-abdel-rahim/
👉 Learn more about Moonbase Capital: https://moonbasecapital.com/
👉 Join BizCrunch’s SMB Acquisition Community: https://www.bizcrunch.co/community
If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and review to help us reach more acquisition entrepreneurs like you.
Keep on crunching!