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ETA Academy

No myths, no theory. Just the deal team, helping you work through the practical steps to get a deal done and own a business.

Wednesday 2nd SeptemberMelbourneFrom 11:45am

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Only 20 seats. No cost. Searchers only.

About

Buying a business takes a team.
We're here to help.

ETA Academy is co-hosted by TEN13 and FGO, bringing together everything a deal actually needs: debt and equity, the brokers who bring deals to market, the accountants who pull apart the numbers, and the lawyers who paper it.

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Who it's for

20

seats, curated for searchers on the path of business acquisition.

Applications reviewed individually

No cost to attend · Melbourne venue shared with your confirmation

Active searchers

You are looking at businesses now, or have a deal in motion and want five disciplines across it in one day.

Committed starters

You have decided acquisition is your path and are getting structured about the search.

Operators going again

You have bought before and are lining up the next one.

The deal team

Five disciplines. One deal team.

Stew Glynn
Stew Glynn
Managing Partner, TEN13
Managing Partner, TEN13Syndicated investing across 100+ deals, equity backed.
Equity
Madhur Singhal
Madhur Singhal
Operating Partner, TEN13
Operating Partner, TEN13Ex-searcher turned private equity and ETA investor.
Equity
Jonathan Chan
Jonathan Chan
Founder and Managing Director, FGO
Founder and Managing Director, FGOEx-NAB and Judo banker, now structuring acquisition debt.
Debt
Gabriel Loh
Gabriel Loh
Managing Director, FGO
Managing Director, FGOEx-Uber Financial Services GM, works out what a deal can carry.
Debt
Andrew Phelan
Andrew Phelan
Partner, Liston Newton
Partner, Liston Newton AdvisoryDue diligence and what the numbers really say.
Accounting
Farzin Hesari
Farzin Hesari
Managing Director, LINK
Managing Director, LINKWhat's actually for sale, and how it comes to market.
Broking
Angelo Mazzone
Angelo Mazzone
Partner, Taurus Lawyers
Partner, Taurus LawyersSale contracts, warranties, and getting it papered.
Legal

The Aussie operators

Bought a business, now running it.

Stijn de Vriendt
Stijn de Vriendt
Managing Director, Custom Transport Equipment
Managing Director, Custom Transport EquipmentEx-Accenture, ran his own consulting firm, then bought this business.
Operator
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
Managing Director, All Essential Fire Services
Managing Director, All Essential Fire ServicesCo-founded Wattletree Capital and bought this business in 2023.
Operator

Agenda

Structure for the day.

  1. 11:45amArrival and lunchSettle in, meet the room
  2. 12:30pmWho's in the roomQuick intros, deal team and attendees alike
  3. 1:00pmSourcing to close ISourcing and evaluation roundtables
  4. 2:15pmFireside 1: Aussie operators who've done it beforeReal acquisitions, real lessons
  5. 3:00pmSourcing to close IIStructuring, diligence and capital roundtables
  6. 4:30pmFireside 2: Aussie operators who've done it beforeReal acquisitions, real lessons
  7. 5:15pmPeer to peerOpen floor and peer Q&A, straight into drinks
  8. 6:00pmDrinks and networkingWind down, keep talking

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Ask for a seat.

A few short questions so we can get to know you. Takes about a minute.

SourcingFinding deals, proprietary and broker-led
Evaluation and assessmentReading IMs and analysing the numbers
DiligenceFinancial and legal due diligence
Capital and deal structuringDebt, equity and how the deal comes together

Seats are confirmed by email with the venue details. No charge to attend. We will only use your details for this event unless you tell us otherwise.

Find the business. Bring the questions. We'll bring the room.

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