Cambridge Judge Business School

Become an
Owner-
Operator.

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition empowers Cambridge students and alumni to acquire, own, and grow established businesses.

500+
Search Funds Globally
35%
Median IRR
$10-20M
Typical Fund Size
2-3 Yrs
Average Search Timeline

What is ETA?

A smarter path to entrepreneurship.

Instead of starting from scratch, Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition means acquiring a proven, profitable business and becoming its owner-operator.

With existing cash flow, customers, and teams already in place, ETA offers a more capital-efficient and lower-risk path to business ownership - and extraordinary upside for the right operator.

Career Independence
Own and operate your business on your terms.
Proven Track Record
Acquire businesses with established revenue and customers.
Attractive Returns
35% median IRR for search fund investors globally.
Legacy Building
Create lasting impact by growing companies and preserving jobs.

Get Involved

Everything you need to succeed in ETA.

"The search fund model has proven to be an exceptional path for talented individuals to become successful entrepreneurs."

Stanford GSB Search Fund Study

New Program

Cambridge ETA Matching

Connect with search partners, collaborators, mentors, and ETA internship opportunities through our curated matching program for the broader ETA community.

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Begin your ETA journey today.

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Building a community of acquisition entrepreneurs at Cambridge Judge Business School.

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