Lunch and Learn - Novidam

You've heard why ETA is compelling and what it looks like from the CEO's seat. Now the practical question: how do you actually start? In this session, Alexandra of Novidam Capital Partners breaks down what it really takes to run a search - the commitment, the capital, the support structure - and the concrete steps students should be taking now, whether you're a first-year laying groundwork or a second-year preparing to launch. She'll also demystify the PPM (Private Placement Memorandum): what it is, why it matters, and how it fits into raising a traditional search fund.

Expect a clear, no-jargon roadmap from someone who backs searchers for a living. Novidam is a global search-fund investor supporting 100+ searchers worldwide from Amsterdam, New York, and London, where Alexandra leads fundraising and investor relations and supports searchers and operators throughout their journey. She previously ran her own corporate finance and private equity advisory practice across Europe and began her career in investment banking at Houlihan Lokey (London) and AXECO (Amsterdam), advising on M&A and equity, debt, and strategic advisory. She holds a BSc in Finance and Management from LSE, speaks English, Dutch, French, and German, and is a Dutch and American national.

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