Jared Zemp
Search fund and ETA advisor for acquisition entrepreneurs
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Based in | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Credentials | Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Bachelor of Science, Management, Western Governors University; Master of Business Creation (2026) |
| Practice | Bearspaw Acquisitions |
Jared Zemp is an advisor who helps entrepreneurs raise a search fund and buy small businesses. He has coached more than 100 search fund and ETA clients. His own search fund bought or launched 25 companies over 8 years. He started with a college algebra bootcamp that grew to three locations, then used the profits and bundled student loans to buy over a dozen companies. He also taught college entrepreneurship for 10 years and is a partner at Bearspaw.
What Jared helps with
Jared works with acquisition entrepreneurs on raising money, finding deals and running what they buy. He also helps business owners get a company ready to sell.
- Choosing and managing investors
- Sourcing acquisition deals
- Running due diligence
- Building a funding strategy
- Picking target industries and companies
- Analyzing an investment
- Developing a search fund thesis
- Planning operations after a purchase
Who Jared works with
Jared works with entrepreneurs who want to buy small businesses through a search fund or ETA route. He also works with small business owners who want to get their company ready to sell or place under management.
Background and qualifications
Jared built and sold businesses before advising others. He started a college algebra bootcamp during college and grew it to three locations. He offered in-house financing, then bundled and sold the student loans to raise money to buy over a dozen companies. His first search fund bought or launched 25 companies over 8 years, and he kept a controlling interest in all of them. He is a partner at Bearspaw Acquisitions, which helps owners prepare to sell and helps buyers find targets. He also taught college entrepreneurship for 10 years.
Jared Zemp pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
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The CoachVouch take
He has run his own search fund that bought or launched 25 companies and has coached more than 100 ETA clients.
Best for aspiring search fund entrepreneurs who want help raising capital and finding acquisition targets.
Common questions
How much does Jared Zemp charge?
Coaching with Jared runs $160 to $290 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jared Zemp help with?
Jared Zemp helps with choosing and managing investors, sourcing acquisition deals, running due diligence and building a funding strategy.
Is Jared Zemp certified?
Jared Zemp lists: Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Bachelor of Science, Management, Western Governors University; Master of Business Creation (2026).
Does Jared Zemp help business owners who want to sell?
Yes. Through Bearspaw, he helps small business owners get their company ready to sell or put under management.
How do I contact Jared Zemp?
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