Seeking 4 to 5 Full-Time Self-Funded Geographic Searchers for ETA Peer Group
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/
from Columbia University in Chester Springs, PA, USA
from The University of Texas at Austin in Vancouver, WA, USA