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Entrepreneurship through Acquisition and Search Funds: The Fastest Growing Trend in Finance | Practical Masterclass at NOVA SBE
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Wed, May 27, 2026
5 PM – 6:30 PM (GMT+1)
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Join us at NOVA SBE for a Masterclass featuring Newton Campos, professor at IE Business School and Founding Partner at Newton Equity Partners
When: Tuesday, May 27
Venue: NOVA SBE, Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute
About the topic
Across the world, a silent revolution is reshaping the landscape of Entrepreneurship and Finance. While startups continue to capture headlines, a growing number of ambitious professionals and sophisticated investors are turning to Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (EtA) and Search Funds: a pragmatic, proven, and increasingly influential model that connects entrepreneurial ambition with the acquisition and growth of established small and medium-sized businesses.
In this Masterclass, IE Prof. Newton M. Campos, PhD, global expert in Entrepreneurial Finance and Founding Partner of Newton Equity Partners, introduces participants to the fundamentals and global rise of EtA and Search Funds. The session explores why this model has become one of the most compelling paths for those who want to lead, own, or invest in profitable companies with real operations, customers, and cash flows.
Participants will examine the main forces behind this trend, including demographic transition, succession challenges among business owners, and the increasing search for resilient long-term investment opportunities. Rather than focusing on hype, the session highlights decision-making, leadership, ownership, and value creation in the world of acquired SMEs.
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Newton Campos
Professor at IE University & Founding Partner of Newton Equity Partners
IE University
Newton M. Campos is Professor of Entrepreneurship at IE University and Founding Partner of Newton Equity Partners. His work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, finance, small business transformation, combining academic research with practical experience across investing, business growth, and entrepreneurial leadership.
At IE University, where he has taught since 2010 and received multiple teaching awards, Prof. Campos is known for connecting rigorous thinking with real-world application. His teaching and advisory work help students, executives, investors, and entrepreneurs understand how to navigate opportunity, ownership, innovation, and long-term value creation in a rapidly changing economy.
A Brazilian and Portuguese national, fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, Newton has lived and worked extensively in Brazil, Australia, Spain, India, France, and Guinea-Bissau. Throughout his international career, he has collaborated with institutions and companies including the World Bank, Google, and EY, bringing a global and multidisciplinary perspective to business, investment, and entrepreneurship.