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ETA Equity
ETA Equity is a search fund investor dedicated to backing entrepreneurs acquiring and leading growth companies. The firm provides capital, actionable feedback,...
ETA Equity
ETA Equity is a search fund investor dedicated to backing entrepreneurs acquiring and leading growth companies. The firm provides capital, actionable feedback, and operational guidance throughout the search and post-acquisition phases. Co-founders Matthew Zucker and Mark Sinatra have invested in over 90 search funds and over 30 acquired businesses since 2008.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2008
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Dallas
Corporate office
123 Awesome Street, Frisco, TX 76227, United States
Principals
Mark Sinatra
Principal
Matthew Zucker
Principal
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What does ETA Equity invest in?
ETA Equity invests exclusively in search funds — a model where an entrepreneur raises capital to search for, acquire, and operate a single small or midsize private company. The firm backs the searcher rather than committing to a traditional blind-pool fund, providing both equity capital and strategic support during the search and acquisition phases. Its website describes this as a partnership that combines capital with direct operational guidance.
How long has ETA Equity been investing in search funds?
The firm has been operating since 1996, per its own website, placing it among the earliest dedicated investors in the search fund model. Most institutional search fund investors entered the space after 2010, when the asset class gained broader recognition at top business schools and among family offices.
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