Welcome to the Independent Sponsor Forum!

The Independent Sponsor Forum (ISF) was launched in 2023 in partnership with the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) as the only vetted membership community developed exclusively BY and FOR independent sponsors. Supported by an active Steering Committee of leading lower middle market investors, ISF has created a high-quality, carefully curated and efficient initiative that is purpose-built to meet the rapidly evolving needs of lower middle market investors. In its first year of operations, ISF has gained remarkable market traction, garnering over 400 vetted members and selling out each of its three Deal Series events. Bringing its mission to life, ISF has launched:

• The ISF Deal Series: Invite-only, one-day events bringing pre-screened independent sponsors and capital providers together for deeply efficient 1:1 meetings.
• Independent Sponsor Boot Camps: Immersive, one-day education experiences designed for independent sponsors, with qualifying professional backgrounds, who are pursuing their first deal or have recently completed their first or second deal.
• Peer-to-Peer Roundtables: Virtual and in-person opportunities to connect with independent sponsor peers in a candid, confidential setting to exchange best practices, collaborate on solutions to industry challenges, and build relationships.
• ISF Insights: A monthly newsletter sharing thought leadership, reports and data, policy updates and more.