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Alternative successionfor SMEs

Search Panda™ ETA Community is an Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) and Search Fund Community dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, and academic institutions to advance SME succession across Asia-Pacific.

We believesuccession is not copying the past,but creating the future.

A company’s vitality comes from judgment, responsibility, and operating patience renewed across generations.

We focus on people willing to inherit real companies, understand their organizations, and carry them forward.

400+ Community Members
50+ Related Organizations
30+ Cities
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Searcher Support

HKUST ETA Fellowship

Jointly offered by the HKUST Entrepreneurship Center and HKUST MBA Program, with Search Panda as strategic partner, the Fellowship supports individuals preparing to pursue entrepreneurship through the acquisition of established SMEs.

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Upcoming Event

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04 SEPTEMBER 2026

Friday, September 4, 2026

Hong Kong Community Gathering

An evening of wine, conversation, and new connections for the Hong Kong community, with discussion of recent developments in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

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Asia-Pacific ETA Community

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Search Panda has grown into an active community of entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, commercial leaders, and trusted advisors.

We look forward to welcoming you into this expanding community.

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