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Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Leverage Pricing Determined
Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Leverage Pricing Determined $1,766,160,000 of SBIC debentures were priced at an interest rate of 4.626%Legislation Will Promote New Fund Formation and Improve Capital Access for Small Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 16, 2026) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and…
Read MoreSBIA Backs Senate Introduction of “Small Business Investor Capital Access Act”
SBIA Backs Senate Introduction of “Small Business Investor Capital Access Act” Legislation Will Promote New Fund Formation and Improve Capital Access for Small Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 16, 2026) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the national association representing lower middle market private equity investors, has expressed strong support for the Senate introduction of…
Read MoreISF Perspectives | Why Leave Private Equity for the Independent Sponsor Model?
WHY LEAVE PRIVATE EQUITY FOR THE INDEPENDENT SPONSOR MODEL? Author: Stephanie McAlaine, Executive Director, Independent Sponsor Forum Transitioning from a Committed Fund to Deal-by-Deal is on the Rise! The independent sponsor/deal-by-deal investment model continues to grow in deal size, volume and impact throughout the lower middle market. Many of those exploring this new landscape are…
Read MoreSBIA Celebrates House Passage of the INVEST Act, Delivering Major Wins for American Investors
SBIA Celebrates House Passage of the INVEST Act, Delivering Major Wins for American Investors Capital formation legislation moves to the Senate for further consideration WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 11, 2025) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the national association representing lower middle market private equity investors, applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the…
Read MoreISF Perspectives | Strategies for Independent Sponsors to Efficiently Structure & Stage Diligence
Strategies for Independent Sponsors to Efficiently Structure & Stage Diligence Staging of due diligence as an Independent Sponsor can be a tricky thing. It’s essential to identify the key risks and strategies early on before getting too far out in front of your spend. The Independent Sponsor Forum recently hosted a lunch and learn, sponsored…
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