bETA is open to individuals across the country embarking upon ETA (entrepreneurship through acquisition) as a self-funded searcher. Select seats in each cohort are reserved for residents of the specific state or region.

The curriculum is delivered by faculty from Babson College and other partner institutions.

Yes! All sessions will be free to you as a bETA fellow.

bETA Fellows are responsible for their transportation to in-person sessions. NMCF will provide complimentary hotels and meals.

Yes. The accelerator will also teach you how to actively engage with brokers and current listings of businesses for sale.

We look for individuals who:

• Have a strong interest in owning and managing a small business
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities
• Demonstrate good judgment, grit, and empathy

Typically lenders require a 680 credit score to get approved for a bank loan. Credit score requirements vary based on the lender. bETA fellows have access to complimentary resources to improve credit scores by the conclusion of the accelerator.

bETA will expose individuals to pre-acquisition funding options to cover costs such as legal and financial due diligence. Participating in bETA does not automatically guarantee any fellow to funding.

Financing options vary based on the deal. During bETA, fellows will be exposed to a variety of financing options and deal structures.

bETA does not provide college credit. All fellows who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion. The certificate can be used to demonstrate that you possess the relevant knowledge when it comes to acquiring and operating a business. This gives investors, lenders, and sellers confidence in you as a buyer.

Sessions will be held either virtually or in person in the respective cohort city. Individuals accepted into the accelerator will be provided with detailed logistics before Orientation.

A detailed cohort schedule will be distributed to individuals who are accepted and enroll in a cohort.