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Let us put you in the room with the lower middle market deal makers you want to meet, without the distraction of those you don’t.

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Scheduled for Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29 in Chicago, the Midwest Deal Summit brings together key players in the lower middle market ecosystem for two days of senior-level deal sourcing and relationship building.

Who Attends?

  • 400+ seasoned industry leaders and rising professionals investing in the lower middle market 
    • Limited Partners
    • General Partners
    • Boutique Investment Bankers
    • Control & Minority Equity Investors
    • Backable Independent Sponsors (who have closed at least one deal)
    • Fund of Funds
    • Family Offices
    • Mezzanine Investors
    • Quality Business Brokers

Why Deal Summit?

  • DeaLinx (see below), SBIA's exclusive deal-sourcing event, allows up to 46 pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings over two days using one-of-a-kind scheduling platform
  • Target rich environment (not open to service providers except limited sponsors)
  • Experience the always popular Life is Better with Beer Networking Reception — a premier opportunity to try a wonderful variety of Midwest beer and hors d’oeuvres while connecting with colleagues

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DeaLinx (2024)

All Midwest Deal Summit registrants are eligible to participate in DeaLinx*, SBIA’s unique deal sourcing opportunity that matches fund managers with investment bankers. These private, pre-scheduled meetings run concurrently with conference sessions, leveraging our one-of-a-kind platform to facilitate strategic connections. Using SBIA’s successful pre-screening model, both sell-side and buy-side investment bankers are welcome to participate. This is the most efficient opportunity to find and begin your next deal.

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The Midwest Deal Summit is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, build relationships, and set the tone for a successful year.
To learn more about the Midwest Deal Summit, please visit the event page here.

Overflow Hotel Information

The Westin Michigan Avenue

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: 450 ft (3 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 18 miles (55 min)
  • Distance from Midway 13.8 miles (43 min)

Sofitel

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: .5 miles (5 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 18 miles (55 min)
  • Distance from Midway 12 miles (40 min)

The Drake Hotel

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: 700 ft miles (4 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 21 miles (55min)
  • Distance from Midway 13 miles (29 min)

Talbott Chicago

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: 600 ft (3 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 18 miles (55 min)
  • Distance from Midway 13.8 miles (43 min)

Thompson Chicago

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: .2 miles (6 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 19 miles (57 min)
  • Distance from Midway 12 miles (42 min)

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: .2 miles (6 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 18 miles (45 min)
  • Distance from Midway 13 miles (29 min)

Park Hyatt Chicago

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: .3 miles (6 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 17 miles (41 min)
  • Distance from Midway 13 miles (30 min)

Fairfield Inn & Suites

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: .6 miles (13 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 17 miles (41 min)
  • Distance from Midway 13 miles (30 min)

Hyatt Centric Chicago Mag Mile

  • Distance to Four Seasons Chicago: .5 miles (11 min walk)
  • Distance from O’Hare Airport: 17 miles (41 min)
  • Distance from Midway 13 miles (30 min)

Please visit the SBIA Events page to view details and register for other SBIA conferences and regional events, or contact us with questions at events@sbia.org.
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