HEC Paris

About

HEC Paris, one of Europe's top business schools, has developed a growing interest in search funds through its entrepreneurship programs. The school offers coursework on acquisition strategies, private equity, and small business management relevant to aspiring searchers. HEC's Station F partnership and the school's entrepreneurship center provide resources for students exploring alternative entrepreneurial paths, including ETA. The school's strong alumni network in France and across Europe is valuable for deal sourcing in the French-speaking market, which has seen rapid growth in search fund activity since 2018. HEC students benefit from Paris's position as a major European financial center with access to investors, advisors, and a large pool of SME acquisition targets. Several HEC graduates have launched search funds in France, Belgium, and other francophone markets, contributing to the school's growing ETA reputation.