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In short
An institutional investor is a company or organization that invests money on behalf of its clients or members, such as a mutual fund, pension fund, or insurance company.
While less common for small SBA 7(a) deals, understanding institutional investors is important if you're working with a search fund backed by them. Their involvement often brings additional reporting requirements and scrutiny to your acquisition process and capital contribution.
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