Which city has the hottest search fund scene right now?

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October 23, 2025

by a searcher from Palm Beach State College in Boca Raton, FL, USA

Where’s the real #ETA energy these days?
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from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Hey Luke domestically I believe the strongest ecosystems remain around major MBA programs being Boston/Chicago and there schools (HBS, Kellogg, Booth). and Internationally, the hottest scene is the European region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), where search funds are becoming the go-to solution for succession planning for retiring business owners.
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from The University of Chicago in Chicago, IL, USA
Chicago for sure. I think it’s mostly because of the education surrounding it. I truly think if you have an appetite to move to an area with some decent growth but less desirable you’ll find a true diamond
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