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INSEAD ETA and Search Funds Podcast

INSEAD
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
INSEAD
Ambit Partners
Search Funds
Napolilo Industry
Fitex Capital
Fundraising
Leadership/culture
Emerging Markets
Talent and People
Small Business and SME Succession
ETA
Kinetico Health
Healthcare
Perennia Capital
Inseta
First 100 Days
Education and ETA Ecosystem
Singapore
Getir

INSEAD’s ETA and Search Funds Podcast explores the dynamic world of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Each episode showcases individuals from across the ETA journey—entrepreneurs in various stages, from search to operations to exit, as well as experienced investors—while showcasing success stories and lessons learned.Entre... more

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Latest Episodes

Some search fund stories are about fit. Melda’s is about conviction.

We caught up with Melda Eren, founder and managing partner of Perennia Capital, whose path into ETA runs through consulting, international growth, and one of the sharpest operating... more

What does it take to build a healthcare platform from first principles, and what does that journey reveal about buying, scaling, and operating in ETA?

We caught up with Yoni Wehbe, co-founder and co-CEO of Kinetico Health, where he leads the group’... more

What separates search funds from PE giants - and how can searchers win in succession deals?

We sat down with Dr. Thomas Buehler of Valmaris Private Investors, a 37-year PE veteran who co-founded Afinum Management, raised €1.8 billion across seven f... more

What does it take to build an institutional-grade ETA investor from first principles - and why does it matter for every searcher, operator, and investor in this space?

We caught up with Kieron Chalder and Dr. Gernot Eisinger, returning guests from ... more

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Recent Guests

Melda Eren
INSEAD MBA, founder and managing partner of Perennia Capital
Perennia Capital
Episode: Insights from: a UK Searcher - Melda Eren, Perennia Capital
Yoni Wehbe
Co-founder and co-CEO of Kinetico Health
Kinetico Health
Episode: Insights from: an Entrepreneur - Yoni Wehbe, Kinetico Health
Thomas Buehler
Co-founder of Afinum Management; co-founder of Valmaris Private Investors
Valmaris Private Investors; Afinum Management
Episode: Insights from: an Investor - Dr Thomas Buehler of Valmaris Partners
Kieron Chalder
Founding partner of INSETA; former entrepreneur and operator
INSETA
Episode: Insights from: the latest Investors. Meet INSETA Partners - Kieron Chalder & Dr Gernot Eisinger
Dr. Gernot Eisinger
Founding partner of INSETA; investor and entrepreneur in residence at INSEAD
INSETA
Episode: Insights from: the latest Investors. Meet INSETA Partners - Kieron Chalder & Dr Gernot Eisinger
Alexander Simmons
Trailblazer, Truthkiller and Managing Director of Inerva Software; founder of Voyager Equity, Australia's first traditional search fund
Inerva Software; Voyager Equity
Episode: Insights from: an Entrepreneur - Alex Simmons, Inerva Software
Monika Wincel
Founder of SEDO Capital, Poland's first female-led search fund
SEDO Capital
Episode: Insights from: an Entrepreneur - Catching up with Monika Wincel, Rolfroz
Rob LeBlanc
Co-founder and managing partner, Ambit Partners
Ambit Partners
Episode: Insights from: an Investor - Ambit Partners (part 2)
Andrew Locke
Partner, Ambit Partners
Ambit Partners
Episode: Insights from: an Investor - Ambit Partners (part 1)

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Kudirat Olateju
Host of INSEAD ETA Podcast

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Poland/Business/Investing

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Insights from: a UK Searcher - Melda Eren, Perennia Capital
Q: What made the UK stand out as a target market for your search fund?
She emphasizes long-term living in the UK, cultural fit, openness to new ownership structures, and the availability of opportunities for running a family-owned business with international potential.
Insights from: a UK Searcher - Melda Eren, Perennia Capital
Q: Can you walk us through your fundraising approach and how you differentiated your pitch?
Melda describes starting with conversations to understand model, geography, and industry thesis, then crafting a branding-forward PPM that reflected her personal identity and long-term vision rather than following a classic format.
Insights from: an Investor - Ambit Partners (part 2)
Q: So to dial us all in, could you take us back to the beginning and walk us through the journey that connects those dots?
Sure, I can try it. My background spans Canada, a global journey after high school, and a trajectory through commerce and development studies, which led me to combine capitalism with purpose, then to traditional consulting and PE, and finally to impact investing and ETA—with a focus on emerging markets and opportunities in social impact.
Insights from: the latest Investors. Meet INSETA Partners - Kieron Chalder & Dr Gernot Eisinger
Q: What does INSETA stand for and what is the mission behind the brand?
INSETA stands for institutional ETA or INSET followed by ETA, signaling both a formal institutional investor approach and close collaboration with the INSET community; the mission is to provide end-to-end support for searchers by combining investment, operational insight, and academic expertise to help entrepreneurs achieve successful exits while promoting ETA as a durable pathway.
Insights from: an Entrepreneur - Pawel Malon, SINGU/Micad
Q: What role did the INSEAD network play in your fundraising and deal flow?
The INSEAD network was pivotal, helping us connect with early investors, mentors, and alumni who could introduce us to more capital and provide trust and credibility in Poland.

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What is INSEAD ETA and Search Funds Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) and the broader search-fund ecosystem, featuring operators who have built, scaled, or exited ETA-backed businesses and investors who back or guide these journeys. Episodes typically explore deal sourcing, diligence, governance, and exits, with practical takeaways on culture integration, leadership transitions, and long-term value creation. A standout thread across episodes is the emphasis on alignment, robust partnerships between entrepreneurs and investors, and the growing role of institutional capital and technology (including AI) in the ETA landscape. Listeners can expect actionable frameworks for evaluating opportunities, fundraising, and scaling post-acquisition,... more

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1. Melda Eren
2. Yoni Wehbe
3. Thomas Buehler
4. Kieron Chalder
5. Dr. Gernot Eisinger
6. Alexander Simmons
7. Monika Wincel
8. Rob LeBlanc

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