Seeking 4 to 5 Full-Time Self-Funded Geographic Searchers for ETA Peer Group

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February 09, 2026

by a searcher from Columbia University - Columbia Business School in Chester Springs, PA, USA

I am putting together a small peer group of 4 to 5 self-funded geographic searchers who are actively pursuing ETA through a combination of brokered and proprietary deal flow. The goal is to create a trusted group where members can share insights on sourcing methods, act as a sounding board for strategies, and provide mutual support throughout the search and acquisition process. Who this is for: • Self funded searchers who have already begun their search • Fully committed, full time searchers working toward an acquisition on a defined timeline • Geographic searchers in different regions to avoid competition • Willing to both contribute and receive candid feedback What the group looks like: • 5 to 6 members total • Structured monthly (potentially more often) Zoom meetings • Active group chat for real time discussion and support • Knowledge sharing on brokers, outreach, tools, data, financing, and advisors • No fees and member led To keep the group small and well aligned, I will be sharing a brief Google form with interested searchers. Depending on interest, we may not be able to accommodate everyone. If this sounds like a good fit, please complete the form below. https://forms.gle/h8VHTm7MjCgM3Tgo8 EDIT: We have received 22 responses in the first two days!! I will follow up with next steps on Monday, February 16. If you are seeing this after February 16, I am always happy to connect with other searchers to see whether there may be a fit. Feel free to email me at redacted or connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-kinniry/
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from Columbia University in Chester Springs, PA, USA
Thanks to everyone who has filled out the survey. We had a ton of interest and I followed up with more details via email for those we have selected. Unfortunately with over 35 replies we were not able to take all members. I would be more than happy to connect one on one with anyone though.
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from The University of Texas at Austin in Vancouver, WA, USA
I am interested and am searching, but also working a full time job. Portland, OR area.
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