Owning through M&A: Why Entrepreneurs are Choosing to Buy Instead of Starting New Companies

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About the Master Class:

Date: September 21st, 2026

Venue: The Spencer Hotel, Excise Walk, IFSC International Financial Services Centre, Dublin D01 X4C9 Ireland

Agenda: 

18:30 - 18:35 Welcome by IE University

18:40 - 19:35 Master Class 

19:35 - 20:00 Q&A

About the Professor:

Newton Campos is the founder of Newton Equity Partners and Professor of Entrepreneurship at IE University. Newton’s career spans more than 30 years across Entrepreneurship, Private Equity, and Technology on five continents. He holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship and continues his teaching and research in Entrepreneurship through Acquisition at IE University and other institutions.