Entrepreneurship through Acquisition: The fastest growing trend in Finance

In this dynamic and interactive session, Prof. Newton will guide participants through the global growth of Entrepreneurship through Acquisition, highlighting real-world examples of successful and failed acquisitions and investor returns.

Together, the audience will uncover how aging demographics, investment protection, and shifting career aspirations are redefining what it means to be an entrepreneur today.

Expect to engage directly with Prof. Newton and other attendees in real-time case explorations, mapping out the ecosystem of Search Funds and identifying where the next major opportunities are.

Agenda

• 18:00 – 18:10: Welcome by IE University

• 18:10 – 19:30: IE Talk “Entrepreneurship through Acquisition: The fastest growing trend in Finance:” by IE Professor Newton M. Campos

• 19:30 – 20:30: Networking cocktail

About the Speaker

Professor of Entrepreneurship at IE University and Founding Partner at Newton Equity Partners (www.newtonmcampos.com), Prof. Newton has led investments and research in Entrepreneurship through Acquisition across Europe, the Americas, and Emerging Economies. His work bridges academia and practice, helping investors and entrepreneurs navigate the intersection of private capital and real-world impact.