This post highlights the top 5 business categories that consistently appear in ETA deal data. By focusing on current trends and providing key metrics, you'll gain clear insights into where ETA activity is strongest—and why these sectors are so attractive to buyers.

What is Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition? Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition is a career path where you, often backed by investors, find and purchase an established small or medium business to lead as CEO. As a "searcher," your mission is to identify a promising company, complete the acquisition, and guide its next stage of growth. ETA is more than a transaction—it’s a commitment to lead, improve, and grow a business for the long term. The focus isn’t on quick flips, but on revitalizing an already strong company with fresh ideas and purposeful leadership.

Insights from the Harvard EtA Conference keynote: Justin Ishbia (Shore Capital) & Prof. Royce Yudkoff discuss focus, traditional search funds, recruiting top talent, and building 'smart money' boards. A must-read for aspiring searchers