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Independent sponsor deals deliver higher returns than traditional lower middle market buyouts, new Institute for Private Capital study finds
A new report by the Institute for Private Capital found that independent sponsor deals generated a median gross IRR of 23.8%, compared with 18.5% for matched buyouts, a statistically significant difference.
Read MoreSBIA welcomes Christy Dancause as Senior Director of Member Strategy, Engagement, and Community
Christy’s focus will be enhancing the lower middle market’s most valued and curated community of private capital investment funds, independent sponsors, emerging managers, and operating partners.
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 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 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 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 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 More2024 Champion of Small Business Investing Awards
The Small Business Investor Alliance presents the 2024 Champion of Small Business Investing Award to members of the House and Senate
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