Middle Market
SBIA Expresses Support for Retirement Savings Modernization Act
SBIA Expresses Support for Retirement Savings Modernization Act “Better returns and broader diversification should be an option for working Americans preparing for their retirement,” said SBIA President Brett Palmer. September 29, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) supports the Retirement Savings Modernization Act of 2022, sponsored by Senate Banking, Housing and Urban…
Read More2022 Champion of Small Business Investing Awards
2022 Champion of Small Business Investing Awards SBIA presents 60 members of Congress with the 2022 Champion of Small Business Investing Award September 16, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors, presented awards to 60 members of Congress acknowledging their…
Read MoreComment Letter to SEC re: Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosures for Investment Advisers and Investment Companies
Comment Letter to SEC re: Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosures for Investment Advisers and Investment Companies The Small Business Investor Alliance submitted a comment letter s in response to the proposed rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding new environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure mandates for funds and investment advisers Categories…
Read MoreSBIA Expresses Support for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act
SBIA Expresses Support for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act “This proposal champions practical tools that will bring the benefits of investment to the people and places that have not yet fully benefited from the best America has to offer,” said SBIA President Brett Palmer. June 13, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) is…
Read MoreSBIA Congratulates Grayhawk Capital and Valesco Industries, SBIC of the Year Award Recipients
SBIA Congratulates Grayhawk Capital and Valesco Industries, SBIC of the Year Award Recipients The U.S. Small Business Administration recognized Valesco Industries and Grayhawk Capital as part of National Small Business Week May 16, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors,…
Read MoreSBIA Expresses Support for Senate Capital Formation package
SBIA Expresses Support for Senate Capital Formation package “These practical tools would help expand access to capital for small businesses and promote a healthy environment for domestic investment,” said SBIA President Brett Palmer. April 4, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) is pleased to support the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs’…
Read MoreSBIA calls on Biden Administration to reinstate EBITDA standard
SBIA calls on Biden Administration to reinstate EBITDA standard SBIA signs joint letter asking Treasury to include the issue in its FY23 Budget March 14, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – As a member of the Coalition for America’s Interest (EBITDA coalition), the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) signed a joint letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…
Read MoreCoalition letter to U.S. Department of Treasury re: EBITDA Standard
Coalition letter to U.S. Department of Treasury re: EBITDA Standard 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 MoreCongressional Letter to SEC re: Co-investment Transactions
Congressional Letter to SEC re: Co-investment Transactions U.S. Representative Gwen Moore and U.S. Representative Bryan Steil sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler urging the agency to make permanent the exemptive relief that allows business development companies (BDCs) and their affiliates flexibility to participate in certain “follow-on” co-investments. Categories BDC BDC…
Read MoreComment Letter to SEC re: Co-investment Transactions
Comment Letter to SEC re: Co-investment Transactions The Small Business Investor Alliance sent a comment letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding business development company co-investment transactions. Categories BDC BDC Comment Letters BDC Success Stories Comment Letter Congress ISF Perspectives LP Middle Market News Press Release RBIC SBA SBIC Small Business Investor Alliance…
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