​A deep dive into the full Capital Stack of SMB & Sponsor ETA deals built for Active Searchers.

​ETA Capital Forum is a focused, capital-first event designed to connect acquisition entrepreneurs, investors, and deal advisors for tactical conversations, direct connections, and real-world deal strategies.

​Our mission is simple: give you the tools, connections, and clarity you need to secure capital and deal terms that will actually work for you.

​​You'll hear expert insights from top voices in the ecosystem, meet with capital providers, and build connections with fellow searchers.

​​What to Expect:

• ​Capital Insights That Matter
  Hear from top equity, debt, and legal voices on what’s changing in today’s market—and how to stand out in a competitive raise.
  

• ​1:1 Access to Experts
  Use dedicated networking windows to sit down with lenders, investors, and advisors for targeted guidance on your search challenges.
  

• ​Real Connections
  Meet and collaborate with fellow Searchers, capital providers, and service partners in structured networking built for making deals happen.

​🔎 FORUM LINEUP:

​It’s rare to get this many of the right people in one room. But that’s exactly what’s happening. We're going to be there—with you, in person, ready to dig in.

• ​CAPITAL RAISE 101
  Learn how to structure equity and meet investor expectations to win the right capital partners in today’s competitive market.
  

• ​ETA DEBT DEEP DIVE
  Get a full-stack look at debt options for Acquisition Entrepreneurs, from SBA to alternative lending and Seller Notes.
  

• ​COLLABORATIVE CAPITAL
  Candid conversation about getting deals done with the collaboration between investors, operators and debt providers

​SPEAKERS & ATTENDEES INCLUDE:

Adam Markley - Prox Search Capital
Joe Spina - Cullen Dykman LLP
Eric Pacifici - SMB Law Group LLP
Sarah Andrews - Live Oak Bank
Jared Johnson - First Internet Bank
Jacob Hall - Kando Capital
Adam Kaplan - ETA Funding Partners
Dennis Unrein - SMB PE

More to be announced soon!

​Ready to Get in the Room?

​If you’re actively Searching—or ready to be—this is the most valuable day you’ll spend this quarter. Sign up, show up, and let’s get to work.

​👉 Reserve your spot! (this will sell out).