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Agate Hound Fund is a Fund of Leading Funds for the Search Fund Asset Class.
We focus on the traditional search fund model for acquisitions in the U.S.
This is the world's first fund of funds for this asset class, which has on average returned net 35% over the last 40 years according to the Stanford study.
The management team has raised and managed three Venture Funds (VC) previously (cumulatively managing over $500M).
We believe search funds can, are, and will change the world… and are an incredible place to invest.
This is us
Founder / Managing Partner
Jon Staenberg
Jon Staenberg has been an active PE investor for over 30 years, serving as a General Partner in three Funds managing over $325 million. He has also been a venture partner in three P/E Funds. As an angel investor, Jon has also made over 250 investments.
Currently, he is the General Partner in Agate Hound Fund, the first fund of funds for “Search.” This asset class is relatively unknown but has an exceptional track record over the past 40 years. Jon was at the Stanford GSB when the asset class was being formed and stays close to the earliest searchers. He has been investing in the asset class for almost a decade now.
Additionally, he spends his spare time working on his vineyard in Argentina,
In these intriguing times, Jon has a captivating story to share about what lies ahead, and why search funds are the new venture capital, and why it is what he plans to do for the rest of his career.
Operations and Finance Partner
Joel Mezistrano
Joel's extensive background underscores his proficiency in financial management. As the CFO of Arrived, he oversaw 300 securities offerings on an SEC-qualified investment platform.
As Managing Director of LEHOKI, he handled investments spanning venture capital, startups, private credit, and private equity.
In his role as Principal and CFO at American Classic Homes, annual sales went from $10 million to over $100 million.
Additionally, Joel founded SeaLevel Properties, developing a $400 million apartment portfolio comprising 1000+ units.
Joel holds degrees in Math and Computer Science from MIT.
You have to ask yourself one question:
Why am I not investing in the best asset class in the world over the last 40 years?
Now you can!
Why Agate Hound Fund?
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Access to the best returning asset class over the last 40 years.
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Diversified “index funds” approach
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GP in 3 funds, venture partner in 4 funds, >30 years of experience in Private Equity
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Hand-picked the most established and successful portfolio funds
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Target returns: NET 20%+
Want to learn more? Questions? Thoughts?
We look forward to hearing from you!