About the Independent Sponsor Forum
The Independent Sponsor Forum (ISF) is the only membership community designed exclusively BY AND FOR independent sponsors to efficiently and consistently access valued sources of capital, deal flow, best practices and critical market updates.
What is unique about the Independent Sponsor Forum?
- Designed by Independent Sponsors for Independent Sponsors
- Open by invitation only to vetted Independent Sponsors and Capital Providers
- Limited vendor involvement
- Offers consistent, regional opportunities to access capital and relationships that reflect your deal cadence
- Leverages an efficient format and 1:1 meeting tools that make the most of your investment
- Launched in partnership with the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) – representing private equity and SBIC funds investing in small business that are a source of funding for independent sponsors
- Includes the opportunity for candid, confidential discussions with peer members about the most important deal issues you are facing
ISF is designed to help Independent Sponsors access the capital, connections, knowledge and deals they need to be successful in today’s rapidly evolving capital markets. In 2024, membership will be included when you registration for any one of our ISF Deal series events! If you cannot attend, you can apply to join ISF directly and enjoy the benefits of membership.
Membership Benefits:
- Gain priority access to independent sponsors and pre-vetted capital providers as well as member pricing to all ISF Deal Series events.
- Engage in confidential, peer-only Independent Sponsor roundtable discussions & forums.
- Access updates on tax, policy, legislative, and regulatory issues that may materially impact your investment and business strategies.
- Source actionable deals with like-minded lower middle market investors and key intermediaries/investment bankers ready to move forward.
- Accelerate your success by gaining valued insights into the nuanced strategies and negotiations involved in deal-to-deal investing .
- Build valuable relationships and collaborate with 400+ vetted independent sponsors vested in the community’s success.
- Take advantage of a searchable directory of capital providers and independent sponsors.
- Enjoy discounted prices to select SBIA conferences and regional events.
Founded in 2023 in partnership with the Small Business Investor Alliance, the Independent Sponsor Forum is a new national platform designed to drive access to capital for lower middle market businesses across the country. By engaging the rapidly growing community of independent sponsors with SBIA capital providers, we will continue to serve as an important connector for small businesses seeking capital for growth.
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