Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential.

Become an entrepreneur by acquiring an established, profitable company with confidence and expert M&A Guidance.

Our Advisory Services for ETA Candidates

Acquiring your first company just got easier.

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur eager to dive into the world of business ownership without the start-up risk? This increasingly popular option is called “Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition” or “ETA”.


We specialize in connecting potential ETA candidates with the ideal business opportunities and securing the financing you need to seal the deal.

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Unternehmen kaufen statt Gründen Guide (ETA)

Why Choose Us?

We bring together serious buyers and quality businesses.

We have worked with dozens of owner-run business on the sell-side gaining valuable experience on how to position as a potential buyer for the best results.

We understand the relevant financing options for buyers and are able to identify off-market opportunities of quality businesses with low competition from other bidders.

How we support ETA candidates looking to acquire their first business.

Advisory Scope

Basics

We help you understand the most important factors to consider when acquiring your first business.

Positioning

We refine your search profile and position you as a competent buyer for potential sellers.

ETA Master Tool

Our ETA Master Tool allows us to evaluate all of your acquisitions in terms of qualitative and quantitative fit in minutes.

On- and Off-market Outreach

We support you in building a strong pipelines of potential acquisitions opportunities. 

Challenges of Acquiring a Company

Navigating the path of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is a compelling choice for those eager to dive into business ownership, but it’s not without its challenges.

Choosing the right business, one that fits your skills and financial goals, is a big task on its own. Securing the necessary financing gets even trickier, especially for those without a strong credit background.

Once the business is acquired, blending into its existing culture and managing both employees and customer relationships can be tough.
Hidden problems, like unexpected financial issues or operational hiccups, can also arise. And in competitive industries, the pressure is even higher.

Given these complexities, having a knowledgeable M&A advisor by your side can be a game-changer, guiding you through the maze and helping avoid costly missteps.

How we solve these challenges for clients

We are here to streamline the process.

We kick things off by using both on- and off-market screenings, ensuring we identify the best deals tailored for our clients.

But it’s not just about finding the right business; it’s about ensuring a smooth transition.

We assist our clients in presenting themselves as competent successors, instilling confidence in sellers.

Throughout the acquisition process, our support ensures efficiency, minimizing roadblocks and maximizing results.

And when it comes to the crucial negotiation phase, we’re right beside our clients, providing guidance to secure favorable terms. With our hands-on approach, the challenges of ETA are no longer obstacles but opportunities for success.

We work with candidates of diverse backgrounds.

Venture Advisory Partners advises ETA candidates in different life and work situations.

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ETA Advisory

Experienced Manager

Experienced managers have typically already held positions at mid- or senior-level in established companies successfully. Many of them are now looking to apply their skillset to an established business and scale it, instead of risking to launch a startup.

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ETA Advisory

Junior Successor

Junior successors have a few years of working experience and wish to start building wealth as soon as possible. Instead of building a startup that is dependent on investor financing, they would rather acquire an established business and scale it with fresh ideas.

Erfahrene Management Buy-in Kandidaten MBI

ETA Advisory

Serial Entrepreneur / MBI

Serial Entrepreneurs and MBI candidates are typically well networked, experienced and have a strong equity base to work with. They are usually backed by private equity funds to acquire businesses with revenues of more than €10.000.000.