Events


EtA Forum Queenstown

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10th - 11th April 2025
Queenstown, New Zealand

EtA Central


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Searching for the right business

Friday, April 25th 2025

17:15 - 17:45 AEST

Join us at this virtual event for current and prospective searchers who have questions about searching for the right business. Jake Nicholson, Managing Director of SMEVentures, will answer your questions about searching for and evaluating potential businesses. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the possibilities of becoming an acquisition entrepreneur.


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Raising search capital

Tuesday, May 13th 2025

11:45 - 12:15 AEST

Join us at this virtual event for current and prospective searchers who have questions about raising search capital. Jake Nicholson, Managing Director of SMEVentures, will answer your questions about the key strategies for securing search capital. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and master the essential first steps in becoming an acquisition entrepreneur.


ETA vs Startups:
Understanding the Advantages of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

Thursday, May 15th 2025

11:00 AEST

Join us for a free webinar hosted by LegalVision in partnership with SMEVentures for searchers considering Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). David Kerr (LegalVision) and Jake Nicholson (SMEVentures) will answer your questions about what ETA investors are looking for, characteristics of outstanding targets, and advantages of ETA over startups. This is your opportunity to gain valuable insights, enhance your acquisition strategy, and choose promising business targets with greater confidence.

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If you are a high-caliber operator looking to acquire and operate a business in Australia, you may be a good fit for our team, and we would love to begin a conversation with you.

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