Bocconi University - SDA Bocconi

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SDA Bocconi School of Management at Bocconi University in Milan is Italy's leading business school and a growing participant in the European search fund movement. The school's MBA program includes courses on private equity, entrepreneurship, and family business management that provide a strong foundation for acquisition entrepreneurship. Italy's economy is built on a vast network of small and medium enterprises, many of which face succession challenges, creating significant opportunities for search fund entrepreneurs. SDA Bocconi's alumni network throughout Italy and Southern Europe is valuable for deal sourcing and building relationships with business owners considering a sale. The school has hosted events featuring search fund practitioners and investors, raising awareness of the ETA model among Italian MBA students. Graduates have explored search funds in the Italian market, often targeting manufacturing, food and beverage, and industrial services businesses.