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Efficient Structuring & Staging of Financial Diligence for Independent Sponsors
November 5, 2025
Staging due diligence for Independent Sponsors can be a tricky thing. It’s essential for Independent Sponsors to stage diligence strategically - to identify the key risks and strategies early on for capital providers before getting too far out in front of their spend. Join our panel as they explain how to stage this process to recognize risks while keeping spending in check.
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Sourcing Strategies for the Lower Middle Market
October 8, 2025
Listen to our panel of industry leaders as they take a deep dive into the next wave of M&A activity and answer questions, including: How will artificial intelligence (AI), tariffs, and the changing political/regulatory landscape affect deal sourcing, and what sourcing strategies will be most effective for middle market investors?
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Independent Sponsor Fundraising Strategies
September 18, 2025
Listen to an in-depth discussion, sponsored by Bankers Edge, to hear how and when to bring in external parties to source debt and equity partners and gain clarity from experienced investors who have been through the process.
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Understanding & Navigating SBIC Accrual Funds
August 13, 2025
Hear directly from fund managers who have successfully launched SBIC Accrual Funds as they share insights on their experiences with the program and its benefits.
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How to Build and Manage Boards that Drive Value Creation
May 15, 2025
Hear practical guidance from experienced professionals about how to develop and navigate board management strategies.
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An Independent Sponsor Primer: Insider Views on What It Takes to Succeed
February 18, 2025
Learn from seasoned Independent Sponsors and the Capital Providers who fund their deals about how to successfully navigate the complexities of this investment strategy.
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As a deal by deal investor, raising capital is essential to your survival. There are a myriad of capital raising…
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As an independent sponsor with a lean team, leveraging your Board for best in class operational and industry expertise can…
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What Independent Sponsors Need to Know As an Independent Sponsor there are an almost limitless number of landmines to navigate…
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Exclusivity Matters….A lot One of the biggest risks in choosing a capital provider centers on what happens once you grant…
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Whether you’re an operator with deep industry expertise, an investment banker or private equity professional interested in acquisition entrepreneurship, getting…
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As opportunities for lower middle market transactions accelerate, they are matched by an equally growing influx of investment professionals and…
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