The MIT ETA club brings together business owners, private investors, advisors, alumni and students to discuss acquiring and running small companies, with an emphasis on search funds and micro private equity. We foster a supportive community within MIT aimed at accelerating students’ progress towards launching their own fund by providing introductions to investors, advisors and internship opportunities, as well as by conducting educational and networking events. Our signature event, the MIT ETA Summit, is held each spring at MIT Sloan and is open to the public.

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10th Annual MIT ETA Conference

Breaking the MoLd: Reinventing The Traditional Search Fund

February 27 - Networking event @ 6pM,
Happy Hour @7pM

February 28 - MAIN Conference @8aM
Cambridge, MA

Event Tickets Can Be Purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-sloan-eta-summit-2026-tickets

As the ETA ecosystem continues to evolve, the traditional search fund model is being reexamined and reworked in new ways. At the 10th Annual ETA @ MIT Conference, we’ll reflect on how the model has changed over the past decade and examine the trends shaping its future. Through conversations with searchers, operators, and investors, the conference will explore emerging approaches to search strategy, capital structure, and company building, and how participants across the ecosystem are preparing for what comes next.

Connect with peers, expand your network, and gain insights from industry experts. Do not miss this opportunity to learn, share, and be inspired. Join us at MIT’s 10th Annual ETA Conference. We look forward to seeing you there!

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