Pocket Fund: a micro search fund for online businesses.
We are hiring! Join the first search fund in the history of the 5C's.
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Acquisition closed
+$5K
Raised
+70
Interest forms received in <1 week
The main goal of this fund is to showcase the process of buying, running, and selling a small online business.
3-step plan:1. Find and Buy a business on Acquire.com (done) ✅
2. Grow the business for 12-18 months (in progress) ☑️
3. Sell the business (in progress) ☑️
4. Repeat (in progress) ☑️Pocket Fund is committed to open-source practices, meaning all our activities and learnings are shared openly with our members and the broader community.
Why should I apply?
Real-World Experience: All club members will gain first-hand operational experience working on bootstrapping a small digital venture.
Resources: All club members will receive access to a large inventory of Entrepreneurship through Acquisition resources, as well as speaker sessions featuring search fund entrepreneurs.
Community: Build a strong network of like-minded peers, industry professionals, and connect with potential future employers.
Resume Boost: Enhance your resume with practical skills, showing future employers your dedication to finance, investing, and business strategy.
Future Plans: We plan to open chapters in other colleges across the US. You can play a leadership role in this process.
Open Positions
Pocket CEO: As the Pocket CEO, you will play a critical role in leading and overseeing the business strategy of our first acquisition- Galaxy Loot, a Star Wars media business. You will be responsible for driving the overall strategy, growth, and operations. You will also be in charge of establishing strategic partnerships.
Pocket COO: As the Pocket COO, your role will be instrumental in supporting the overall operations and strategy of our first acquisition - Galaxy Loot, a Star Wars media business. You will collaborate closely with the CEO and CMO to ensure the successful implementation of business plans and operations.
Pocket CMO: As a Pocket Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), you will play a pivotal role in the growth of our latest acquisition, Galaxy Loot, a Star Wars-themed media business. Your primary responsibility will be to drive the overall marketing strategy, contribute to growth initiatives, and expand the company’s subscriber base from 6,000 to 30,000 with the rest of the executive team.
M&A Analysts: As an M&A Analyst, you will play a crucial role in identifying and evaluating potential business acquisition opportunities. Focusing on software as a service, content sites, and agencies, your responsibilities will include reviewing and assessing multiple businesses, identifying high-potential acquisition targets, conducting thorough analyses, and creating detailed reports on potential acquisitions.
For all positions, we are looking for active learners and self-starters who will take ownership over the direction of the acquired company. We are looking for people that feel comfortable taking risks and thriving in unstructured environments. These are hands-on leadership roles that require a strong entrepreneurial mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for entrepreneurship through acquisition.
We offer mentorship and networking opportunities with leaders in the VC, PE, and Entrepreneurship through Acquisition space. In addition, selected candidates will be given preference for future leadership positions at Pocket Fund.
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What is Pocket Fund?
Pocket Fund is a micro search fund based at Claremont McKenna College. It is an investment vehicle that aims to raise funds to acquire small online businesses. The fund's purpose is to showcase the process of buying, running, and selling these businesses, with a focus on education and equal access to information and opportunities. The fund is committed to growing healthy and profitable businesses in a sustainable manner while providing members with valuable entrepreneurial experience.
What criteria do you use for making acquisitions?
Simple Criteria:• Available for <$5,000
• Online business solving a specific niche problem without much direct competition
• Focus on finding untapped potentialThese are businesses that will be bootstrapped and managed with a focus on profitability, sustainable growth, systems, and automation.
What is the greater vision for the club?
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