Daniel Lazier

## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Daniel Lazier Title: Co-Founder and Managing Partner Fund: Skyline Crest Partners Background: Daniel Lazier is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Skyline Crest Partners, a traditional search fund acquiring and operating growing, tech-enabled services companies. He is also a Principal at TD Investment, a family office empowering entrepreneurs through the Search Fund (ETA) model. He recently earned his MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in June 2025 where he was the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Club President. His previous experience includes Product Marketing Manager and Strategic Application Engineer at Markforged, and Mechanical Engineer at Iotera. He has a strong presence on LinkedIn, frequently sharing insights and research related to entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) and search funds. He recently collaborated on "How are Search Fund Investors Really Faring?" which found that while outliers drive significant gains, the average investor returns are solid at around 2.5x MOIC, but below Stanford’s 4.5x benchmark. (October 27, 2025) Another study he contributed to, "Does Recurring Revenue Really Drive Outcomes in acquisition entrepreneurship?", suggests there's "no statistically significant relationship between recurring revenue at acquisition and ultimate MOIC or IRR" for search fund acquisitions, though buyers pay higher entry multiples for such businesses. (September 24, 2025) Upon launching Skyline Crest Partners, he shared his motivations: "finding a single, great business we can own, operate, and grow for decades, not flip in a few years." (August 13, 2025) Fund details: - Description: We’re on a mission to acquire, nurture, and thoughtfully grow exceptional businesses—proudly continuing and building upon the legacy their founders have established. Skyline Crest Partners is a traditional search fund led by two experienced entrepreneurs with proven track records in B2B technology, industrial manufacturing, and driving effective go-to-market strategies. With backing from top-tier investors and advisors deeply embedded in the entrepreneurial community, we focus primarily on identifying and acquiring tech-enabled service companies serving industries such as industrial manufacturing, quick-serve restaurants, and physical retail. Unlike private equity firms, we take a long-term, founder-friendly approach—prioritizing the preservation of your company’s unique strengths and culture, and investing substantial resources, expertise, and strategic support to unlock sustained growth and value. Our vision is to hold and continuously enhance each business over an extended horizon, often adding complementary companies over time to amplify capabilities and market presence. If you’re a founder considering a transition, or if you know someone who might be, we’d love to connect. We’re also pleased to offer generous referral fees for introductions that lead to successful acquisitions. - Website: https://www.skylinecrestpartners.com - Location: Newport Beach, California, United States - Lead qualification: - Recent deals: Research: - Query: Skyline Crest Partners (web (Daniel Lazier) recent investments? fund focus / thesis? - Answer: Skyline Crest Partners focuses on acquiring and growing a single enduring business with a long-term mindset. Daniel Lazier is a co-founder and managing partner with experience scaling technology-driven businesses. The firm is supported by institutional and family office partners.