What Is an Independent Sponsor and Why Are They Buying Lower Middle Market Businesses?
Independent sponsors aren’t traditional PE or strategics. Here’s who they are and why they’re buying LMM businesses.
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Roll-Up Strategies in the Lower Middle Market: How PE Firms Build Value Through Acquisitions
Roll-ups are the dominant PE value creation strategy in the lower middle market. Learn how they work, what makes a business an attractive platform or add-on, which industries are most active, and what sellers and buyers need to know.
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SBA Loans for Buying a Business: How They Work, What Qualifies, and What Most Buyers Get Wrong
SBA 7(a) loans are the most common financing tool for business acquisitions in the $500K-$5M range. Learn how they work, what qualifies, equity injection requirements, seller financing rules, and the common mistakes that stall deals in underwriting.
