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WHY SELL-SIDE INVESTMENT BANKERS ATTEND THE MIDWEST DEAL SUMMIT

Scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 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?

  • Control & Minority Equity Investors
  • Backable Independent Sponsors
  • Fund of Funds
  • Family Offices
  • Limited Partners
  • Mezzanine Investors
  • Boutique Investment Bankers

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
  • Investment bankers host a complimentary table at 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
  • Target rich environment (not open to service providers except limited sponsors)

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Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to unlock new investment potential, maximize your deal flow and expand your lower middle market network.

Qualified sell-side investment bankers are eligible for one complimentary registration to the Midwest Deal Summit. To request your registration code, we invite you to email Stephanie McAlaine at stephanie@sbia.org.

DeaLinx (2024)

Your time is valuable.
Our goal is to ensure you can make the most of it.

All conference registrants are eligible to participate in DeaLinx, SBIA’s one-of-a-kind platform designed to facilitate strategic connections. Our successful pre-screening model delivers an efficient opportunity to help you find and initiate your next deal.

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Investment Banker Committee | Midwest Deal Summit

David Acharya

David Acharya

Founder & Managing Partner
Acharya Capital Partners

Jason Cunningham

Jason Cunningham

Vice President - Business Development
Argosy Private Equity

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David Duke

Partner, Business Development
Kian Capital

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Erik Dykema

Partner
Lineage Capital

 

pierce edwards

Pierce Edwards

Managing Director & Head of Business Development
Valesco

kate faust

Kate Faust

Partner, Business Development
Rockwood Equity Partners

chris fugaro2

Chris Fugaro

Partner, Head of Business Development
Guardian Capital

dan gasper

Dan Gasper

Partner
TZP Group

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TJ Gaul

Partner
North Branch Capital

Bonnie Harland

Bonnie Harland

Director of Business Development
Pouschine Cook Capital Management

kam kielhorn

Kam Kielhorn

Partner
Tonka Bay Equity Partners

stephen natali

Steve Natali

Principal
High Street Capital

Jeffrey Piper

Jeffrey Piper

Managing Director
LXP

Scott Seelbach

Scott Seelbach

Partner
Clarity Growth Partners

Michelle Sherlock

Michelle Sherlock

Principal, Investor Relations
Hemingway Capital

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Lauren Smyers

Principal, Business Development
Validor Capital

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Matt Steffen

Managing Director

Invision Capital

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)

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

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