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Search Funds & ETA

Your guide to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

💡 What is ETA?

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Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is buying and running an existing, profitable business rather than starting from scratch.

💰 Typical Deal: $1M-$10M revenue, 2-3x EBITDA, 18-24 month search
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Raise/Search
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Find Business
3
Acquire
4
Operate 5-7yrs
5
Exit

🏗️ Search Fund Models

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ETA Wiki v2.1
📚 Resources

Search Funds & ETA

Your comprehensive guide to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

💡 What is ETA?

▼

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is buying and running an existing, profitable business rather than starting from scratch. You acquire a proven company with customers, revenue, and operations, then grow it as the owner-operator.

💰 Typical Deal: $1M-$10M revenue, 2-3x EBITDA multiple, 18-24 month search
1
Raise/Search
2
Find Business
3
Acquire
4
Operate 5-7yrs
5
Exit

🏗️ Search Fund Models

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Traditional

Raise $400K from investors for funded search

25-35% equity to investors
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Self-Funded

Use savings/consulting to fund search

Keep 100% equity
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Accelerator

Join program for capital + training

Structured support
"The best investment you can make is in a business you understand, where you can influence the outcome."

Ready to start your ETA journey?

Join SearchFunder.com to connect with searchers, investors, and operators

ETA Wiki v2.1
📚 Resources

Search Funds & ETA

Your comprehensive guide to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

💡 What is ETA?

▼

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is buying and running an existing, profitable business rather than starting from scratch. You acquire a proven company with customers, revenue, and operations, then grow it as the owner-operator.

💰 Typical Deal: $1M-$10M revenue, 2-3x EBITDA multiple, 18-24 month search
1
Raise/Search
2
Find Business
3
Acquire
4
Operate 5-7yrs
5
Exit

🏗️ Search Fund Models

▼
🎓

Traditional

Raise $400K from investors for funded search

25-35% equity to investors
💪

Self-Funded

Use savings/consulting to fund search

Keep 100% equity
🚀

Accelerator

Join program for capital + training

Structured support
"The best investment you can make is in a business you understand, where you can influence the outcome."

Ready to start your ETA journey?

Join SearchFunder.com to connect with searchers, investors, and operators

ETA Wiki v2.1