March 4 - 5, 2025 | MIAMI

18th Independent Sponsors Summit & Awards

400 +

Attendees

1000 +

1X1 Networking Meetings

35 +

Speakers

Accelerate Your Deals & Build Connections That Last

Join us in March 2025 for the 18th Independent Sponsors Summit in Miami, the go-to platform for independent sponsors and capital providers to connect, network, and share insights on structuring, sourcing, financing, and executing transactions.

NEW for 2025, our Chatham House discussions provide a confidential, closed-door space for exchanging best practices and lessons learned. Plus Roundtables and one-on-one meetings will facilitate intimate discussions, ideas exchange, and access to new investment opportunities.

Independent Sponsor Awards

The Awards celebrate the movers and shakers in the dynamic Independent Sponsor space, shining a light on the innovative work that brings together some of the most unique middle-market deals in the industry. The awards ceremony will be held during the cocktail reception on Day 1 of the event.

Submit your nomination today and enjoy a 25% discount on event attendance! Don’t miss out—the nomination deadline is January 15, 2025.

Why Attend?

New Agenda Format

Brand new for 2025, our new agenda format creates an enhanced content offering for both independent sponsors and capital providers. Tailor your schedule to support your goals.

Achieve Results

These numbers don't lie! 95% of our attendees meet new prospects or secure deals at our events. You'll leave the Independent Sponsors Summit with valuable new connections and actionable opportunities.

Access the Deal Ecosystem

Accelerate your deal pipeline with over 10 hours of networking and one-on-one meetings, giving you invaluable face time with peers, stakeholders, and potential partners.

Identify the Right Partners

Meet over 400 top Independent Sponsors and Capital Providers, all focused on finding the right partners for their deals. Effectively match opportunities to maximize success.

Impactful Sessions Combined with Powerful Networking

Impactful Keynotes

Discover practical insights from our globally renowned keynote speakers, discussing key economic indicators, the impact on deal flow and deal-making, and strategies to stimulate the economy through small business acquisitions.

NEW - Closed Door Discussions

Hear real-life stories of deals gone wrong and failed investments as industry leaders share confidential insights on overcoming challenges. Gain valuable insights and strategies for navigating pitfalls in deal-making.

Accelerate Deal Activity

Preview attendee profiles before the event even begins, and schedule unlimited 1-2-1 meetings tailored to your interests. Enhance collaboration and investment opportunities by building connections with the right people.

Independent Sponsor Awards

Join us for a Cocktail Reception to celebrate the rapidly evolving Independent Sponsors space. This ceremony will provide a fantastic opportunity to come together and recognize the remarkable achievements within the industry.

Special thanks to our advisory board members

Grant Kornman

Partner, Align Collaborate

Paul Oris

Vice President, Tecum Capital Partners

David Acharya

Managing Partner, Acharya Capital Partners

Vinay Bachireddy

Partner, Weave Growth

Darien K. Smith

Founder, President, and CEO of D.K. Smith & Co.

Matt Cunning

Vice President, Longbow Capital Inc.

Paul Shufro

Managing Director, Greyrock Capital Group

Michael Kornman

Partner, Align Collaborate

Key Topics Covered

War Stories: How I failed & What I Learnt
Implementing Creative Structuring Solutions in the Current Economic Environment
Sourcing and Evaluating the Right Capital Partner
Unlocking Success Through Independent Sponsor Partnerships
Emerging models, evolving trends, and New Growth Opportunities
The 100-Day Plan: Navigating the Critical First Phase Post-Acquisition
Creative Deal Sourcing: Uncovering Off-Market Opportunities

What Our Attendees Are Saying

An efficient, affordable way for independent sponsors and capital providers to build meaningful relationships and learn about industry developments

Paul ShufroPrincipal, Greyrock Capital Group

The great turnout always leaves me with new value-add relationships so I can grow my deal flow

Douglas LanceyManaging Director, Tamarix Capital Partners

The well-structured sessions and networking consistently uncover potential partners, making this event a valuable platform for our business development

Paul OrisSenior Associate, Tecum Capital

This is one of the few forums where everyone can come together in one spot

Nick BarkerPartner, Longhouse Partners

This conference has been eye-opening

Tarrus RichardsonCEO, IMB Development Corporation

Is a really good mix of Capital Providers and independent sponsors. Interesting topics but also high-quality attendee base

Nikolas MillerDirector, Prudential Private Capital

We’ve met some interesting people who we hope to transact with, and we’ve also met some potential investors

Ahmed FattouhFounder and CEO, Interprivate

This is a great forum to meet both independent sponsors but also more so capital providers

Lenore KopkoManaging Director, Artemis Capital

It’s a central meeting place where people are coming from a variety of locations

Ahmed FattouhFounder and CEO, Interprivate

There’s a lot of really significant players who are actively doing deals in the industry. Being top of mind and seeing them is really valuable for us as a law firm

Chase StuartPartner, Ice Miller

Everything from accounting firms to the lawyers, to the private equity firms and independent sponsors, it’s a really great place for you to meet some folks who are within your ecosystem. The content here at this conference is really super, I think the presenters are really super

Nanette HeidePartner, Duane Morris

I would absolutely tell people to come particularly folks in my shoes that are trying to develop their network of capital providers and also trying to meet other independent sponsors

Nick Barker Partner, Longhouse Partners

I have been here for all eight years. What I come back for is just the quality of people who I meet

David Acharya

I will continue to be a repeat participant in iglobal but mostly because it’s got the right people

Tarrus RichardsonCEO, IMB Development Corporation

We love this conference, we will be back next year. I tell them that every year, it’s been really phenomenal

Sylvie GadantPartner, Citrin Cooperman

Past Event Attendees Breakdown

Job Title

C-suite 52
Investment Analysts 6
Managing Partners/ Senior Executives 42

My Role

Seeking Capital 43
Providing Equity Capital 33
Providing Debt Capital 24

Investment Size

$1M -$100M 83
$100M - $500M 9
Up to $1M 8

Company Type

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Join the Independent Sponsor & Capital Provider (ISCP) Club today

iGlobal Forum's ISCP Club builds upon our longstanding success of connecting and matching 1,100+ Independent Sponsors and Capital Providers since 2015. The new and improved version in partnership with the Deal Flow Xchange (DFX) aims to create the largest membership community of Independent Sponsors & Capital Providers, providing members with insightful industry content, live and virtual events, and the ability to get deals done.

18th Independent Sponsors Summit & Awards

Accelerate Your Deals & Build Connections That Last