South Florida ETA & SMB Happy Hour

South Florida ETA & SMB Happy Hour

The Search Fund Coalition is bringing the ETA community together in South Florida for another evening of conversations and connections.

We’re gathering the people who are building, buying, and running real businesses in South Florida’s growing ETA ecosystem. From first-time Searchers to seasoned deal pros, this is where meaningful connections get made.

Whether you’re a Searcher, investor, operator, or advisor, you know this world is small. The best deals happen when you know the right people.

This is where you meet them. Searchers connecting with investors who get it. Operators finding their next advisor. Founders spotting their future co-founder in a conversation over drinks.

Come for the happy hour. Stay for the connections that actually move things forward.

🎟️ Free to attend, thanks to our amazing event partners

Thanks To Our Partners:

WithCoverage - an AI-powered risk management team changing how businesses handle insurance. By pairing smart AI with legal and insurance experts, they find hidden coverage gaps and force carriers to compete for your business - routinely saving clients over $100,000 a year. Unlike traditional brokers who profit from high premiums, they put your interests first to deliver better protection for less. Contact: Zach Vlessing

Numera - Numera brings together elite financial talent and deep operational expertise to help ambitious businesses thrive – from day zero to breakout success. They're more than accountants, they're your partner in building something extraordinary. Contact: Mike Jerman

Cortina Capital Partners - A private investment firm acquiring lower middle market businesses through direct, off-market channels. Cortina takes an operationally involved, value-focused approach, typically investing in fragmented industries with abundant add-on opportunities. With a strong emphasis on control and long-term growth, Cortina targets companies with $1–10M in EBITDA and aims to build durable, scalable platforms outside of traditional brokered processes. Contact: Carlo Santelli