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M&A or Organic – Choosing Your Growth Strategy as an Independent Sponsor
M&A or Organic – Choosing Your Growth Strategy as an Independent Sponsor How do independent sponsors and capital providers look at growth strategies and leverage M&A and Organic Growth – what metrics do they use to decide on either strategy and how do they align their approaches to make it all work? David Hobbs at…
Read MoreISF Perspectives | Win-Win Negotiating Closing and Management Fees
Win-Win: Negotiating Closing and Management Fees There is a lot to consider when an independent sponsor and capital partner begin negotiations on a deal. The best negotiations end up as “win-win” deals – where both sides feel comfortable with the terms – and how they got there. Simon Haidamous of Genesis Park, Michael Macaluso of…
Read MoreSBIA Announces 2026-2027 Leadership
Each election year, SBIA recognizes members of Congress who have been supportive of policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth.
Read MoreSmall Business Investment Company (SBIC) Leverage Pricing Determined
On September 15, a pool size of $1,600,745,000 in SBIC debentures was priced at an interest rate of 5.454%
Read MoreSBIA recognizes Small Business Investing Champions in Congress
Each election year, SBIA recognizes members of Congress who have been supportive of policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth.
Read MoreSmall Business Committee Hearing Highlights SBIC Success, Impact of Bipartisan Investing in All of America Act
At a House Small Business Committee hearing, members of Congress highlighted how SBICs have driven much-needed capital to Main Street and created millions of jobs.
Read MoreIndependent 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 MoreSmall Business Investment Company (SBIC) Leverage Pricing Determined
On June 15, a pool size of $303,630,000 in Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC) debentures were priced at an interest rate of 4.748%.
Read MorePresident signs the Investing in All of America Act into law, SBIA applauds bipartisan win for small business
President signs the Investing in All of America Act into law, SBIA applauds bipartisan win for small business Bill strengthens the SBIC program to direct more private capital to rural communities, manufacturers, and industries critical to national security WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2026) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) today applauds President Trump’s signing…
Read MoreSBIA applauds Senate passage of the Investing in All of America Act, bill heads to President’s desk
SBIA applauds Senate passage of the Investing in All of America Act, bill heads to President’s desk Bipartisan small business investment legislation clears Senate by unanimous consent WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 16, 2026) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) today applauds Senate passage of the Investing in All of America Act (H.R. 2066). The legislation, which passed the U.S.…
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