Gerald Edelman is pleased to announce the shortlist for the annual ETA Awards 2025, whose ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 5 November 2025 in London.
The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of searchers and entrepreneurs who have completed notable acquisitions over the past year, and for the first time the applications were open to international entrants.
The jury is composed of industry experts such as Bramley Johnson (SF Investor), Alex Glasner (CEO who acquired Workpays in 2021), and Lisa Conmy (Partner at JMW).
A special “Community Contribution Award” will also be presented this year, honouring an individual who has made an exceptional impact on the ETA ecosystem. This award will be presented by the host and Founder of the awards, Carl Lundberg.
THE SHORTLIST:
Deal of the year (self-funded):
- Acquisition of Peterson Europe – Westmore Capital
- Acquisition of Tollco AB – Black Fox Invest
- Acquisition of Ann Savva Group – FB Investment Group
Deal of the year (traditional):
- Acquisition of Active-PCB Solutions – Agile Circuit Technology Group
- Acquisition of Alfavet Group – Wreeko Mittelstandspartner GmbH
- Acquisition by Aqua Capital Partners
Serial acquirer of the year:
- SK4 Holdings
- Invincible Software Holdings
- Kinetico Health
ESG excellence:
- Birch Faraday Capital
- M&L Holdings
- Northfield Under 5’s Ltd t/a Nurtured Childcare
Intern of the year:
- Brian Wachira
- Daniel Ewart
- Adam Hutchinson
Lender of the year:
- Allica Bank
- Triple Point
Carl Lundberg, CEO of Gerald Edelman and Founder of The ETA Awards, commented: “It’s an honour to be leading an event that shines a spotlight on such an ambitious and collaborative community. The ETA Awards celebrate not only individual success stories but also the collective spirit driving this growing movement forward. This year’s finalists showcase the breadth of talent, innovation, and dedication that define the ETA landscape – both in the UK and internationally.”
Tickets for the awards ceremony are now available. For more information and to secure your place, please visit awards.geraldedelman.com
Sponsors of the event include: Marriott Harrison, BizCrunch, JMW, Irwin Mitchell, Quastels, Shoosmiths, Ashtons Legal, Altenburg Advisory, Shawbrook, Search Funds News, and The Found & Funded Podcast.
