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Let us put you in the room with the lower middle market deal makers you want to meet.

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Scheduled for Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29 in Chicago, the Midwest Deal Summit brings together key players in the lower middle market ecosystem for two days of senior-level deal sourcing and relationship building. 

Who Attends?

  • Boutique Investment Bankers
  • Quality Business Brokers
  • Mezzanine Investors
  • Control & Minority Equity Investors
  • Private Credit Funds
  • Fund of Funds
  • Family Offices
  • Limited Partners
  • Independent Sponsors (who have closed at least one deal)

Why Deal Summit?

  • Deeply efficient use of your valuable time
  • Target rich environment (not open to service providers except limited sponsors)
  • Senior level attendees
  • DeaLinx 1:1 meeting tool allows up to 46 meetings over two days
  • Independent Sponsors also gain access to an in-person, invitation-only Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussion

Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to unlock new investment potential, maximize your deal flow and expand your lower middle market network.

Independent Sponsors who are members of the Independent Sponsor Forum (ISF) and have closed at least one deal are invited to attend at the preferred rate of $625. The non-member registration fee is $1,750. Not yet an ISF member? Learn more about the benefits of joining the Independent Sponsor Forum. To join ISF, apply here.

DeaLinx (2024)

Your time is valuable.
Our goal is to ensure you can make the most of it.

All conference registrants are eligible to participate in DeaLinx, SBIA’s one-of-a-kind platform designed to facilitate strategic connections. Our successful pre-screening model delivers an efficient opportunity to help you find and initiate your next deal.

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The Midwest Deal Summit is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, build relationships, and set the tone for a successful year. For more details, please visit the event page here.

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Washington, DC 20045
Phone: 202-628-5055

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