ETA Without Borders
18–19 September 2026 · Paris, France
The Summit's Purpose
The ETA Without Borders Summit will convene the search fund and ETA ecosystem for vibrant discussions and exploration on entrepreneurship through acquisition, small-cap investing, and long-term business ownership. The summit will bring together investors, searchers, operators, alumni, students, and partners to discuss sourcing, acquisition, leadership, value creation, and the future of ETA across Europe and beyond.
THE AUDIENCE
SEARCHERS
Sharpen the full acquisition lifecycle: sourcing, diligence, financing, and value creation, alongside peers and operators who have done it, and build the cross-border network that makes a search work.
INVESTORS
Meet vetted searchers and operators from across Europe, surface differentiated small-cap deal flow, and connect with the next generation of acquisition entrepreneurs.
STUDENTS
Discover ETA as a career path, learn directly from experienced searchers and investors, and find the frameworks and mentors to begin your own search.
PROFESSIONALS
Engage with a fast-growing European asset class, lend your expertise to the next wave of owner-operators, and reconnect with the HEC and broader ETA community.
Program Overview
ETA Without Borders will convene searchers, investors and operators from around the world for four panels spanning the acquisition journey, from selecting the right search model and navigating different markets to closing the transaction and leading through the first 100 days. Together, speakers and attendees will examine the criteria for successful acquisition entrepreneurship and create a forum for multinational knowledge sharing, networking, and value creation.
Request Ticket Link
Tickets for ETA Without Borders are issued through the HEC MBA Council. Complete the form below to receive the official purchase link by email. Your attendance will be confirmed once you complete your ticket purchase.