The Next Wave of Health Entrepreneurship: How Search Funds are Transforming Healthcare
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Tue, Mar 3, 2026
6:45 PM – 9:30 PM (GMT+1)
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Details
During the Masterclass, participants will be guided through the fundamentals and global evolution of the Search Fund model, explaining why it has become one of the most compelling trends for those seeking to own and grow established, profitable healthcare companies.
Discover how aging demographics, investment protection, and shifting career aspirations are redefining what it means to be an entrepreneur today. With real-time case explorations, mapping of the Search Fund ecosystem and identification of the next major opportunities. Understand how Search Funds are transforming healthcare as the next wave of health entrepreneurship.
Agenda
18:45-19:00: Arrival and registration
19:00-19:10: Welcome
19:10-20:30: Masterclass with Prof. Newton M. Campos, PhD
20:30–21:30: Networking cocktail
NB: Attendees will be a mixture of IE Alumni, summit participants and prospective students
** SPECIAL OFFER **
In collaboration with the health.tech global summit, we are excited to offer free summit tickets to the first 20 IE Alumni who register for the masterclass and choose the option “+free ticket for health.tech global summit” at registration. See the summit website for further information about the agenda and speakers (https://www.health.tech/agenda) and register now on IE Connects to secure your place.
Speakers
Newton Campos
Professor of Entrepreneurship
IE University
https://www.linkedin.com/in/newtoncampos/
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.