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SBIA Elects 2025-2026 Board of Governors
The Small Business Investor Alliance announced its new 2025-2026 Board of Governors, including Board Officers, Regional Council Chairs, At-Large Board Members, and designated Industry Council Chairs.
Read MoreISF Perspectives | Effective Fundraising Strategies for the Independent Sponsor Model
As a deal by deal investor, raising capital is essential to your survival. There are a myriad of capital raising approaches independent sponsors may use to get deals launched. But what strategies work best for what situations, and how do successful independent sponsors implement those strategies for best results? That is exactly what Erik Ginsberg…
Read MoreSeptember 2025 SBIC Leverage Pricing Determined
On September 16, $1,458,530,000 of Small Business Investment Company debentures were priced at an interest rate of 4.532%.
Read MoreISF Perspectives | Independent Sponsors: Building Boards that Accelerate Value Creation
As an independent sponsor with a lean team, leveraging your Board for best in class operational and industry expertise can be the difference between an average return and a home run. Key Tips and topics: Advisory Board vs a formal Board AI tools for driving efficiency in Board deck preparation Creating actionable meetings that drive…
Read MoreSBIA Applauds Committee Passage of the Small Business Investor Capital Access Act
The bill seeks to modernize the exemption from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration for certain private fund advisors by immediately raising the assets under management (AUM) threshold to $175 million and indexing the threshold to inflation thereafter.
Read MoreBDC Reform Bill Clears House, Next Stop: Senate
Key Reform Would Unlock Small Business Investment, Fix Unintended Consequences of Fee Disclosure Rule for Business Development Companies
Read MoreISF Perspectives | Choosing a Capital Provider to Get Your Deal Across the Finish Line
What Independent Sponsors Need to Know As an Independent Sponsor there are an almost limitless number of landmines to navigate to get a deal capitalized and across the finish line. That said, one of the greatest challenges deal-by-deal investors face is how to land a great capital provider who will be a true partner, aligned…
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 MoreComment Letter to House Small Business Committee re: SBA Lending Programs
Comment Letter to House Small Business Committee re: SBA Lending Programs On February 12, the House Small Business Committee held a hearing to examine Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs and the role of community lenders. During the hearing, there was general bipartisan support for the SBA’s lending programs and community lenders’ efforts to leverage…
Read MoreComment Letter to House Small Business Committee on Prioritizing Small Business Growth
Comment Letter to House Small Business Committee on Prioritizing Small Business Growth The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing February 5 on how to prioritize U.S. small businesses growth – lower taxes, less regulation, and a U.S. Small Business Administration / government that aids in capital access. SBIA sent a letter to the…
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