Events
Ask Anything: raising search capital
January 15, 2026 | 12:15 AEDT
Join us at this virtual event for current and prospective searchers who have questions about funding their initial search phase. Jake Nicholson, Managing Director of SMEVentures, will answer your questions about how to structure, pitch, and secure the capital needed to launch your search for a business
Ask Anything: searching for the right business
February 10, 2026 | 6:15 PM AEDT
Join us at this virtual event for current and prospective searchers navigating the deal sourcing process. Jake Nicholson, Managing Director of SMEVentures, will answer your questions about defining investment criteria, generating proprietary deal flow, and identifying the right business to acquire.
Ask Anything: raising acquisition capital
March 26, 2026 | 12:15 AEDT
Join us at this virtual event for searchers looking to understand the mechanics of funding a deal. Jake Nicholson, Managing Director of SMEVentures, will answer your questions about the complexities of raising capital to close an acquisition, including debt structuring and equity gaps.
Ask Anything: pursuing search fund vs startup
April 9, 2026 | 5:15 PM AEST
Join us at this virtual event for entrepreneurs weighing the choice between "buying vs. building." Jake Nicholson, Managing Director of SMEVentures, will answer your questions about the risk profiles, financial outcomes, and day-to-day realities of running a search fund compared to launching a traditional startup.
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