The Self-Funded Search Conference is the only conference dedicated exclusively to the self-funded search model of entrepreneurship through acquisition (“ETA”) – exclusively for self-funded searchers. This annual conference is hosted by the Self-Funded Search Association (“SFSA”), a not-for-profit organization (NFPO) for individuals who are seeking to purchase a company through the self-funded path to entrepreneurship through acquisition.
What: This conference is designed to educate, encourage and equip current and prospective self-funded searchers to succeed in their mission of identifying and acquiring a small or mid-sized business.
Attendees will attend panels and workshops on a variety of topics including: sourcing acquisition opportunities, valuation, structuring and submitting offers, performing financial diligence, securing debt financing, performing insurance and benefits diligence, legal diligence and documentation, raising equity, and more. Further, keynote speakers will address important topics such as the state of self-funded search, post-closing operations, self-funded search best practices, and more.
When: November 7-9, 2025
Where: Old Parkland, Dallas, Texas
How much: Unknown; but this is where it gets fun. This is an invite-only conference, so you have to apply on their site.
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