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Search Fund Accelerator Reviews

3.7

74% would recommend to a friend

(53 total reviews)

Timothy Bovard

76% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Search Fund Accelerator has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 53 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Search Fund Accelerator employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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53 reviews
1.0
10 Aug 2017

Not a great place

Anonymous employee
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Pros

It's a private equity firm so it may look good to those who aren't familiar.. but it will never actually be impressive to anybody who's in the field

Cons

Honestly I don't understand how this place is still up and running. Your experience will depend largely on who your searcher is, but regardless it is not a very professional environment to be in. Interns are unpaid, so you honestly can't expect them to stay motivated. It's almost as if interns should be grateful for the opportunity to work here, which is not great. The lack of structure is alarming at times. This may be an okay place for students from mid-tier colleges, but is not the place if you're looking to actually contribute something and work with smart individuals. It's just not worth having it on your resume, tempting as it may be since they're "private equity"

2.0
14 Aug 2016
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Pros

Not bad for sophomore or freshman in college. Having private equity on your resume definitely looks good. It also a much laid back startup culture. The dress code is very casual and there’s no official time to be at the office.

Cons

It’s unpaid and the management treats you like that. The work is very monotonous/repetitive. I came in with false expectations that this internship, although unpaid, would provide a platform for me to network and learn valuable skills in private equity. Instead, I spent 8 hours a day finding emails of businesses. There are so many unpaid interns approx. 40, that you are essentially expendable. I felt my boss was not invested in me and my growth. I would not recommend this internship to a peer.

5.0
11 Apr 2017

Private Equity Intern Analyst

Anonymous employee
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Pros

SFA provides interns with a phenomenal learning environment. It is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast paced entrepreneurial work environment. There are great networking opportunities, as all of the searches have impressive backgrounds and a wealth of work experience. Searchers are invested in helping the interns further their career goals. Excellent position for someone who wants to work in investment banking, private equity, or consulting.

Cons

This is an unpaid position, however if you put in the effort, you will gain tremendous value from this position.

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