Sponsors
2026 Sponsors
BakerHostetler’s Search Funds team offers an entrepreneurial approach to legal services, guiding clients from search fund formation to acquisition and beyond. We support search-backed companies post-acquisition with quality and efficiency, leveraging over 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices. With decades of expertise and competitive billing rates, we are the perfect partner for your ETA journey.
Northwest Bank supports entrepreneurs and small business owners with lending solutions designed to fuel growth and ownership transitions. Through its SBA lending platform and business banking services, Northwest helps finance acquisitions, partner buyouts, expansions, and real estate investments for growing companies. With a relationship-driven approach and a deep commitment to the communities it serves, Northwest partners with operators to structure financing that supports long-term business success.
Kilpatrick’s Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities and Corporate team advises entrepreneurs, investors, and search fund operators through every stage of the ETA journey, from fund formation and acquisitions to growth and exit. The firm partners closely with searchers, capital partners, and portfolio companies on complex transactions, delivering pragmatic legal guidance and efficient deal execution. With deep experience across venture capital, private equity, and search fund transactions, Kilpatrick has become a trusted legal partner to the ETA community.
Boulay Group works with individuals, families, and businesses to ensure financial success through expert advice in accounting, M&A, audit, tax, and wealth management. Since 1934, our team of over 300 professionals has offered sound business advice and customized solutions for protecting businesses, building wealth, and securing the future.
At Huntington, we are committed to looking out for our customers, colleagues, and communities. This approach has been the cornerstone of our success and longevity for over 150 years. Dual headquartered, Huntington is a full-service banking provider that offers competitive products and services as well as a superior customer experience.
Search Fund Accelerator is the first and most advanced accelerator in the search fund world, created to increase the success of searchers and CEOs in acquiring and managing businesses. We provide unparalleled coaching, resources, and support to enhance CEOs’ financial success and offer superior support and better economics.
2025 Sponsors
Kilpatrick is a trusted counsel to the world’s most innovative companies, leading in client service, DE&I, and legal technology. With recognized strength in the tech sector and a comprehensive range of services, we deliver practical, business-centric solutions rooted in lasting relationships.
Search Fund Accelerator is the first and most advanced accelerator in the search fund world, created to increase the success of searchers and CEOs in acquiring and managing businesses. We provide unparalleled coaching, resources, and support to enhance CEOs’ financial success and offer superior support and better economics.
BakerHostetler’s Search Funds team offers an entrepreneurial approach to legal services, guiding clients from search fund formation to acquisition and beyond. We support search-backed companies post-acquisition with quality and efficiency, leveraging over 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices. With decades of expertise and competitive billing rates, we are the perfect partner for your ETA journey.
Live Oak Bank’s dedicated Search Fund Lending team empowers CEOs and entrepreneurs with tailored solutions. As the nation’s largest SBA lender, we understand the unique needs of the search fund community. Our team helps structure and fund acquisitions, anticipating challenges to craft strategies for your success. We are committed to supporting your search fund and lending journey for personal and business growth.
Boulay Group works with individuals, families, and businesses to ensure financial success through expert advice in accounting, M&A, audit, tax, and wealth management. Since 1934, our team of over 300 professionals has offered sound business advice and customized solutions for protecting businesses, building wealth, and securing the future.
At Huntington, we are committed to looking out for our customers, colleagues, and communities. This approach has been the cornerstone of our success and longevity for over 150 years. Dual headquartered, Huntington is a full-service banking provider that offers competitive products and services as well as a superior customer experience.