Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)

Discover how you can become a CEO or business owner in our Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) class. It offers a path to business ownership by acquiring and managing an existing company, rather than starting from scratch.

Practical Frameworks for SME Acquisition

Learn how to identify, evaluate, and acquire small businesses. We cover everything from industry hunting grounds to breaking down seller psychology.

Tactical Execution Training

Engage in interactive sessions that apply theory to real-world SME acquisition scenarios.

Financing the Acquisition

Learn how to structure and secure capital for your acquisition without overexposing yourself to risk. This advanced session breaks down the full financing stack, from equity and debt to seller financing. You'll see firsthand how real SME acquirers combine each of these instruments into compelling deals. Walk away with practical frameworks to evaluate funding options, negotiate terms, and align incentives with investors and lenders.

Building the Capital Stack

Understand how different financing instruments work together in a real acquisition. We cover equity, senior debt, mezzanine financing, and seller notes. Learn when to use each, how they interact, and what makes a structure both attractive and sustainable.

Closing with Confidence

Financing isn’t simply about access, but execution. Learn how to position your deal to lenders and investors, navigate due diligence, and negotiate terms that protect your upside while ensuring the deal actually closes.

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