Middle Market
Independent sponsor deals deliver higher returns than traditional lower middle market buyouts, new Institute for Private Capital study finds
Independent sponsor deals deliver higher returns than traditional lower middle market buyouts, new Institute for Private Capital study finds First large-scale empirical analysis benchmarks 846 independent sponsor transactions against comparable U.S. buyouts WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 22, 2026) – Independent sponsor investments generated higher median gross Internal Rate of Return (IRR) than comparable U.S. buyout transactions,…
Read MoreSBIA welcomes Christy Dancause as Senior Director of Member Strategy, Engagement, and Community
SBIA welcomes Christy Dancause as Senior Director of Member Strategy, Engagement, and Community WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2026) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) announces the appointment of Christy Dancause as Senior Director of Member Strategy, Engagement, and Community. With nearly two decades of experience supporting the private equity and M&A community, Christy brings…
Read MoreSBIA Applauds Senate Introduction of Investing in Main Street Act
Legislation would ensure that small and mid-sized businesses across the country can access the capital they need to compete and grow.
Read More[The Well] Closing the Capital Gap in Rural America Is Possible
Read an excerpt from an opinion piece by SBIA President Brett Palmer published in The Well.
Read MorePodcast: How to Raise $175 Million for Private Equity Funds from the Government
Brett Palmer, President of the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), and David Demeter, who manages Davidson College’s endowment, joined How I Invest for a deep dive into one of private markets’ most powerful but under-the-radar capital structures: Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs).
Read MoreSBIA Middle Market Council Chair: “SBICs Help U.S. Manufacturers and Small Businesses Grow and Succeed in Rural America”
Jordan Bastable, Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) Board Member and Chair of the Middle Market Council, testified before the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access about expanding access to capital.
Read MoreSBIA Backs “Small Business Investor Capital Access Act”
Legislation Will Promote New Fund Formation and Improve Capital Access for Small Businesses
Read MoreRole of SBICs, RBICs Highlighted at Senate Small Business Committee Hearing
At a Senate Small Business Committee hearing, SBIA Board Chair Ben Geis and RBIC Council Chair John Mickelson highlighted the important role SBICs and RBICs play in driving investment to rural areas and critical industries.
Read MoreSBIA Congratulates GMB Capital Partners, Recipient of the 2025 SBIC of the Year Award
GMB Capital Partners was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration during National Small Business Week.
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…
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