WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors, today announced it has selected Axial as its exclusive online deal sourcing and business development platform. The partnership will enhance resources available to both organizations’ respective members through expanded networking opportunities, deal origination, education and resources, as well as conferences and special events.
As the pioneer in online deal sourcing, Axial brings together a community of over 17,000 private equity investors, investment bankers, and owners of lower middle market companies seeking capital. Axial equips its members with an advanced set of online business development tools to help them make new connections and participate in a fluid exchange of investment opportunities in lower middle market companies.
“The SBIA is excited to partner with an organization which is moving the private equity industry forward by introducing technology that redefines how deals are originated and how M&A transactions occur,” said Brett Palmer, President of the SBIA.
“We are thrilled to welcome SBIA members to the Axial network,” said Peter Lehrman, CEO and Founder of Axial. “Through this partnership, SBIA members join an active community of deal professionals intelligently engaging their professional networks to source and pursue the best opportunities for their investment mandate.”
As part of the partnership, SBIA members will receive a discounted subscription to Axial, including access to a newly formed groups feature on the Axial network, allowing subscribers to communicate and share deals exclusively within the SBIA community. SBIA and Axial members will have access to combined educational resources and networking opportunities; including thought leadership and market updates, white papers and newsletters, as well as webinars and special events. SBIA members interested in joining Axial can learn more at http://www.axial.net/ax/axial-sbia-partnership-access/.
About the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA)
The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) is the premier organization of lower middle market private equity funds and investors. SBIA works on behalf of its members as a tireless advocate for policies that promote competitive markets and robust domestic investment for growing small businesses. SBIA has been playing a pivotal role in promoting the growth and vitality of the private equity industry for more than 50 years. For more information, visit www.SBIA.org or call 202-628-5055.
About Axial
Axial operates the world’s most active online network for professionals who operate, advise, finance, and acquire private companies. Each week, more than 200 private companies confidentially connect with more than 17,000 different financial intermediaries, capital providers, and strategic acquirers. Professionals join Axial to expand their network, confidentially source and share opportunities, and gain access to capital, advice and relationships that help them and their organizations succeed. Current active opportunities on Axial represent more than $47 billion in revenue, with more than 100 transactions closing each month. Axial is headquartered in New York, NY, and is backed by Redpoint Ventures and First Round Capital. To learn more about Axial, or to request membership on the network, visit www.axial.net.