Events

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Search fund basics

Friday, July 5th 2024
12-12:30pm AEST

Join us at this virtual session for aspiring entrepreneurs who are new to the search fund model. Jake Nicholson, Managing Director of SMEVentures, will answer your questions about search funds, acquiring a small business, and becoming a CEO. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the possibilities of becoming an acquisition entrepreneur.


IE & Search Fund China workshop

Thursday, July 11th 2024

18:30-21:30 HKT

This hybrid workshop aims to empower senior professionals in Greater China to create passive income through the Search Fund model.


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Raising search capital

Friday, July 12th 2024
18:00-18:30pm AEST

Join us at this virtual event for prospective searchers who have questions about raising search capital. Jake Nicholson, Managing Director of SMEVentures, will answer your questions about drafting your PPM, approaching investors, and getting investor commitments. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the possibilities of becoming an acquisition entrepreneur.


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Searching for the right business

Friday, July 26th 2024
18:00-18:30pm AEST

Join us at this virtual event for prospective searchers who have questions about searching for the right business. Jake Nicholson, Managing Director of SMEVentures, will answer your questions about approaching business owners, conducting a brokered vs proprietary search, and conducting due diligence. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the possibilities of becoming an acquisition entrepreneur.


EtA Forum - Asia Pacific

Thursday & Friday, September 19-20th 2024

Sydney, NSW Australia

The third major event in this region for the Search Fund & EtA Community.


6th International Search Fund Conference

Thursday & Friday, October 10-11th 2024

Barcelona, Spain

Hosted by IESE Business School


HBS ETA Conference

Saturday, October 19th 2024

Cambridge, United States

The 10th annual ETA conference hosted by Harvard Business School.


The 11th Annual Booth-Kellogg ETA Conference

Monday, November 4th 2024

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Hosted by Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation & Chicago Booth ETA Group.

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