Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition in Action: Veterans, Capital, and the Future of America’s Small Businesses

Texas Capital to sponsor upcoming Veteran ETA Day Zero events with Owners In Honor™

For veterans, transition isn’t just about leaving the military. It’s about finding the next mission. And increasingly, that mission is found not in starting a business from scratch, but in acquiring and scaling an existing one.

This pathway, known as Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), is rapidly emerging as

one of the most impactful ways for veterans to harness their leadership, discipline, and problem- solving skills. But ETA requires more than vision. It requires strategic partners who understand both the veteran journey and the financial landscape.

That’s where Owners In Honor™ and Texas Capital come in.

Why ETA is Built for Veterans

Veterans are uniquely wired for ETA:

● Leadership Under Pressure: Running a small business requires calm decision-making

in uncertain environments, a skill that veterans have often mastered.

● Mission-Focused: Veterans understand legacy and impact. ETA allows them to step

into companies that already employ people, serve communities, and carry a history

worth protecting.

● Team-Oriented: Veterans excel in collaborative environments, and ETA places them in

leadership roles where building and growing teams is crucial.

Rather than struggling through the uncertainty of a startup, ETA allows veterans to step into proven businesses, bring fresh leadership, and chart a course for long-term success.

Owners In Honor™: Unlocking the Pathway

Owners In Honor™ is dedicated to ensuring Veterans, Military spouses, and Gold Star families aren’t left on the sidelines of America’s small business economy. Through education, mentorship, and deal-flow support, the nonprofit helps veterans prepare for the ETA journey.

Its model focuses on:

● Training and Exposure: Demystifying acquisition, lending, and operations.

● Mentorship: Connecting veterans with seasoned entrepreneurs and advisors.

● Community Impact: Ensuring veteran-led acquisitions keep businesses local,

preserving jobs, and fueling regional economies.

Texas Capital: Backing Veteran Entrepreneurs

Of course, ETA requires more than training; it requires capital and confidence from financial

institutions. Texas Capital brings both. With a long history of supporting Texas businesses through commercial banking, SBA lending, treasury solutions and private banking, this full-service financial services firm has demonstrated its commitment to impact-driven initiatives through its foundation, grants, and direct partnerships.

In cooperation with Owners in Honor™ and sponsorship of upcoming Veteran ETA Day Zero

events in Austin and Houston, Texas Capital is proud to provide veterans with financial

knowledge on acquiring companies, growing them sustainably, and ensuring that the

entrepreneurial spark doesn't fizzle out due to funding gaps.

The Power of Partnership

Through support from Texas Capital, Owners In Honor™ is able to form a bridge between

veteran leadership and capital access.

This partnership means:

● Veterans are not left navigating ETA alone.

● Small business owners seeking succession have trusted, trained veteran buyers ready

to preserve their legacy.

● Communities keep their businesses local, ensuring continuity in jobs and services.

It’s not just about funding deals. It’s about fueling generational impact. Every veteran-led

acquisition preserves a business, sustains a community, and builds a legacy.

A Legacy Worth Building

Veterans didn’t serve this country to be average entrepreneurs. They served with courage,

discipline, and a vision larger than themselves. ETA provides them with the ideal platform to continue that mission in civilian life.

With Owners In Honor™ equipping them for the journey and Texas Capital’s ability to provide

the capital backing, the message is clear: Veterans aren’t just acquiring businesses. They’re building the future of America’s Main Street.

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