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Independent sponsor deals deliver higher returns than traditional lower middle market buyouts, new Institute for Private Capital study finds

Independent sponsor deals deliver higher returns than traditional lower middle market buyouts, new Institute for Private Capital study finds First large-scale empirical analysis benchmarks 846 independent sponsor transactions against comparable U.S. buyouts WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 22, 2026) – Independent sponsor investments generated higher median gross Internal Rate of Return (IRR) than comparable U.S. buyout transactions,…

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SBIA welcomes Christy Dancause as Senior Director of Member Strategy, Engagement, and Community

SBIA welcomes Christy Dancause as Senior Director of Member Strategy, Engagement, and Community WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2026) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) announces the appointment of Christy Dancause as Senior Director of Member Strategy, Engagement, and Community. With nearly two decades of experience supporting the private equity and M&A community, Christy brings…

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Capital City LLC — Arnold, Maryland

Capital City is a woman/minority-owned small business serving the Washington, D.C. region. Founded in 2011 by Arsha Jones and her late husband, Charles, Capital City is a rapidly growing family business specialized in the production and distribution of Mambo Sauce, a versatile condiment originating from Washington D.C.’s chicken wing restaurants that is used on various dishes including fried chicken wings, ribs, french fries, fried jumbo shrimp, and fried rice…

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