Upcoming Events
Growing Herchenbach: How to Double Revenue and EBITDA in 4 years After an Acquisition
December 3, 2026
18:30 - 20:00
HSG SQUARE
Fireside chat with Tobias Raeber: the story of how he and Till Bossert acquired Herchenbach through a search fund in 2015, becoming the first duo‑search team in Switzerland and South Germany. Together, they scaled the company from 20 employees to more than 150.
Fireside Chat: Finding the ETA Model That Fits You
- November 24, 2026
- 18:00 - 20:00
- HSG SQUARE
Traditional search fund, self-funded search or buy-and-build? Three experts compare the paths into ETA in a fireside chat, followed by an open Q&A with the audience.
Navigating the First 100 Days after Business Acquisition w. Luca Hany
- October 21, 2026
- 12:00 - 13:00
- Online
Luca Hany, Lead Shareholder & CEO of Edgar Hausmann, joins Richard from Istria Capital to share an honest look at his first 100 days as an operator post-acquisition, from pre-acquisition planning to early priorities and building trust with the team.
Past Events
Searchers Hub | Zurich Stammtisch
- September 29, 2026
- 19:30
- Paddy Reillys | Talstrasse 82 | 8001 Zürich
Join us for the Zurich Stammtisch, a casual evening meetup for search fund investors, operators, searchers, and anyone curious about Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. Grab a drink, swap stories from the field, and connect with the Swiss ETA community, no agenda, just good company.
Buying a Business: Lessons from the Netrag Acquisition
- September 23, 2026
- 18:30
- HSG Square | Vadian-Gallus
Lars Sager (ENEX DACH) and Dario Germann (Netrag Holding AG) share the Netrag acquisition from both sides, offering investor and entrepreneur perspectives on the deal and its aftermath.
Introduction Into ETA
- September 15, 2026
- 18:30
- HSG | Room 01-U121
Join Dr. Torben Antretter, Senior Lecturer at HSG, successful founder and entrepreneur, for an introduction to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. Learn what search funds are, how acquisitions unfold, and why buying a business can beat founding a startup.
Search Fund Hub | Zurich Stammtisch
- March 31, 2026
- 18:30
- Paddy Reilly's Zurich
Join us for the Zurich Stammtisch, a casual evening meetup for search fund investors, operators, searchers, and anyone curious about Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. Grab a drink, swap stories from the field, and connect with the Swiss ETA community, no agenda, just good company.
Traditional Search Funds: Fundraisig and Cap Table Composition
- November 18, 2025
- 19:00
- Online
Join us for a session on Traditional Search Funds with Richard Haymerle of Istria Capital, hosted by the ETA Club St. Gallen. Richard shared hands-on insights into structuring a cap table and choosing the right investors as an ETA entrepreneur, sparking a lively discussion with our community.
Novastone Capital Advisors
- November 12, 2025
- 19:00
- HSG | Room 09-011
Join us for a session with Novastone Capital Advisors, hosted by the ETA Club St. Gallen. Managing Partner Daniel Gärtner and operator Ralf Aigner joined for a moderated discussion on ownership, succession, and the operator-led acquisition path, with over 50 students taking part in the Q&A.
