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Search Fund Conferences

This directory guides you to key industry events tailored for searchers, investors, and operators within the entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) space.

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  • Portrait used for the Wharton Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) Conference 2025, an event that allows search fund entrepreneurs, investors, MBA students, and graduates to connect with each other and discover more insights regarding the search fund ecosystem.

    Wharton ETA Summit 2025

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  • Portrait used for the Stanford Search Fund Conference 2025, an event that allows search fund entrepreneurs, investors, MBA students, and graduates to connect with each other and discover more insights regarding the search fund ecosystem.

    Stanford Search Fund CEO Conference 2025

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  • Portrait used for the Southeast Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference 2025, an event that allows search fund entrepreneurs, investors, MBA students and graduates to connect with each other and discover more insights regarding the search fund ecosystem.

    Southeast Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference 2025

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  • Portrait used for the Booth-Kellogg Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference 2025, an event that allows search fund entrepreneurs, investors, MBA students, and graduates to connect with each other and discover more insights regarding the search fund ecosystem.

    Booth-Kellogg Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) Conference 2025

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Why Attending Search Fund Conferences is More Than Just a Trip

Presenter discussing search opportunities on a search fund conference, with a slide displaying an organizational chart to an engaged audience.

While online resources are plentiful, there’s no substitute for the concentrated learning and networking opportunities found at dedicated search fund conferences.

These aren’t generic business events; they are specifically designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in the search fund model, from deal sourcing and due diligence best practices to operational leadership and exit strategies. You’ll hear directly from those who have successfully navigated the path, as well as from active investors shaping the landscape.

These gatherings provide a focused environment to gain practical insights, understand evolving market dynamics, and stress-test your own assumptions against the experiences of others.

Beyond the formal presentations and panels, the informal networking opportunities are invaluable for building relationships with potential investors, experienced CEOs who have successfully transitioned from searcher to operator, and fellow searchers who can offer peer support and shared learning.

Making the effort to attend relevant conferences is an investment in your knowledge base and your network, both critical assets for a successful search.