Posts by marybrown@sbia.org
ISF Perspectives: Finding the Right Deal Partner
Exclusivity Matters….A lot One of the biggest risks in choosing a capital provider centers on what happens once you grant them exclusivity! As an independent sponsor, the risk of losing control over the deal is a great concern – and it’s most prominent once you grant exclusivity to a capital provider. You need to choose…
Read MorePolicy Recommendations Submitted to 44th Annual SEC Small Business Forum
Policy Recommendations Submitted to 44th Annual SEC Small Business Forum On Thursday, April 11, SBIA participated in the annual Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Small Business Forum and submitted a series of policy recommendations. The Forum is an opportunity for market participants to engage with the Commission on small and midsize business capital formation and…
Read MoreNew Report Highlights the Importance of Policies that Encourage Investment in American Small Businesses
SBIA encourages policymakers to maintain a critical tax provision to protect access to the capital that small businesses need to grow, create jobs, and drive innovation.
Read More[Capitol Account] A Trade Group Chief Talks Small Business Investing
Read an excerpt from an opinion piece by SBIA President Brett Palmer published in The Washington Reporter.
Read MoreAt House Small Business Committee Hearing, SBIA President Brett Palmer Advocates for Solutions to Boost Investment in American Small Businesses & Manufacturers
Palmer Emphasizes Critical Role Small Business Investment Companies Have In Expanding Access to Capital in Rural and Underserved Areas
Read MoreISF Perspectives: Succeeding as An Independent Sponsor – Motivation, Persistence & Investing Skill
Whether you’re an operator with deep industry expertise, an investment banker or private equity professional interested in acquisition entrepreneurship, getting started as an Independent Sponsor isn’t easy. While there’s great promise for those with the ability to navigate the steps it takes to find success, it takes a great deal of motivation and persistence, and…
Read MoreCoalition Letter to House Financial Services Committee on Expansion of Capital Access
The Small Business Investor Alliance submitted comments to the U.S House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets regarding proposals to increase access to capital for small businesses.
Read MoreComment Letter to House Financial Services Committee on Expansion of Capital Access
The Small Business Investor Alliance submitted comments to the U.S House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets regarding proposals to increase access to capital for small businesses.
Read MoreProposed BDC Legislation Aims to Fix Unintended Consequences of Fee Disclosure Rule
SBIA Expresses Support for Bill to Ensure Accurate Disclosure for Business Development Companies
Read MoreMarch 2025 SBIC Leverage Pricing Determined
On March 13, $1,895,850,000 of Small Business Investment Company debentures were priced at an interest rate of 4.963%.
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