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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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SBIA Announces 2023-2024 Leadership

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The Small Business Investor Alliance announces its 2023-2024 Board of Governors, including Board Officers, Regional Chairs, At-Large Board Members, and designated Council Chairs. Caroline Ducas, a founding partner of Nashville-based Resolute Capital Partners, is the incoming Chair.

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SBIA Announces 2022-2023 Leadership

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SBIA Announces 2022-2023 Leadership SBIA membership elects new Officers and Board of Governors October 3, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors, today announced its new 2022-2023 Board of Governors, including our Board Officers, Regional Presidents, At-Large Board Members, and designated Council…

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2022 Champion of Small Business Investing Awards

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2022 Champion of Small Business Investing Awards SBIA presents 60 members of Congress with the 2022 Champion of Small Business Investing Award September 16, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors, presented awards to 60 members of Congress acknowledging their…

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SBIA Expresses Support for Senate Capital Formation package

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SBIA Expresses Support for Senate Capital Formation package “These practical tools would help expand access to capital for small businesses and promote a healthy environment for domestic investment,” said SBIA President Brett Palmer. April 4, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) is pleased to support the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs’…

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SBIA calls on Biden Administration to reinstate EBITDA standard

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SBIA calls on Biden Administration to reinstate EBITDA standard SBIA signs joint letter asking Treasury to include the issue in its FY23 Budget March 14, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – As a member of the Coalition for America’s Interest (EBITDA coalition), the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) signed a joint letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…

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