📢 Columbia's Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Program: Transforming Careers & Creating Legacy Businesses With over 10,000 baby boomers retiring daily, Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition presents an unprecedented opportunity for the next generation of business leaders. At Columbia Business School, we're not just participating in this movement—we're defining it. This academic year has been transformative for our ETA community. We've welcomed industry pioneers like WSC & Company's Vice President Addie Epstein. WSC has a $2 billion in portfolio enterprise value, 90 companies backed, and support for more than 200 searchers and 250 investor advisors. We have had many speakers of this caliber. These leaders have shared battle-tested insights on two proven acquisition paths: 🔹 Traditional Search: Searchers raise capital from specialized search fund investors who provide both financial backing and mentorship throughout the acquisition process. 🔹 Self-Funded Search: Entrepreneurs leverage SBA loans for the majority of funding, potentially supplemented by additional investment sources. Why consider ETA? Search funds have consistently delivered some of the highest investment returns in private equity—averaging 35%+ IRR over the past decade. Beyond financial returns, our alumni have created lasting impact by preserving legacy businesses and building their own entrepreneurial legacies. Recently admitted to Columbia Business School or considering applying? Don't miss out! We are obtaining some of the best speakers and recognized names in search in our network. Learn more and connect with our thriving ETA community at cbseta.com #EntrepreneurshipThroughAcquisition #SearchFunds #ColumbiaETA #BusinessOwnership #PrivateEquity #SmallBusinessAcquisition #MBA #SuccessionPlanning
About us
Columbia Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Club Welcome to the Columbia ETA Club – where future business leaders and entrepreneurs come together to explore the exciting world of acquiring and scaling businesses! We are a dynamic community of Columbia MBA students passionate about the search fund model, small business acquisitions, and entrepreneurial growth. Our mission is to provide resources, connections, and hands-on opportunities to prepare students for success in the ETA space. What We Do: ✨ Inspiring Guest Speakers: We host accomplished searchers and investors from across the country to share their insights and experiences. 🤝 Meaningful Connections: We connect MBA students with active searchers, investors, and entrepreneurs to foster collaboration and mentorship. 📅 Engaging Events: From networking mixers to workshops and panel discussions, our events provide practical tools and real-world exposure to ETA opportunities. 📚 Exclusive Resources: Members enjoy access to industry-leading databases, like Grata, and an exclusive member-only directory of key contacts and search funds nationwide. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a future search fund operator, or simply curious about ETA, join us to unlock a world of possibilities and create a lasting impact through business ownership. Follow us to stay updated on events, resources, and opportunities! 🚀
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https://cbsetaclub.com/
External link for Columbia ETA
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Type
- Privately Held