Small Business Development Group (SBDG) and C2C Private Investment Company Announce Collaboration to Launch Co-Investment Fund: C2C Private Equity, represented by Winston & Strawn
Small Business Development Group (OTCID: SBDG) and C2C Private Investment Company announced a strategic collaboration on Oct 14, 2025 to launch a co-investment fund, C2C Private Equity LLC, represented by Winston & Strawn.
The fund will target lower middle‑market, owner‑led companies with $5M–$50M revenue and $1M–$20M enterprise value, using a founder‑first model to pursue value creation via bolt‑ons and exits over a 24–36 month timeframe, including IPOs and a fund‑sponsored SPAC. The partnership supports SBDG’s IPO Factory strategy to prepare portfolio companies for NYSE or Nasdaq spin‑offs.
Small Business Development Group (OTCID: SBDG) e C2C Private Investment Company hanno annunciato una collaborazione strategica il 14 ottobre 2025 per lanciare un fondo di co-investimento, C2C Private Equity LLC, rappresentato da Winston & Strawn.
Il fondo si concentrerà su aziende a medio-basso livello, guidate dai proprietari, con un fatturato di $5M–$50M e un valore d'impresa di $1M–$20M, adottando un modello orientato al fondatore per perseguire la creazione di valore tramite bolt-on e uscite entro un periodo di 24–36 mesi, inclusi IPO e una SPAC sponsorizzata dal fondo. La partnership supporta la strategia IPO Factory di SBDG per preparare le aziende del portafoglio a spin-off su NYSE o Nasdaq.
Grupo de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas (OTCID: SBDG) y C2C Private Investment Company anunciaron una colaboración estratégica el 14 de octubre de 2025 para lanzar un fondo de co-inversión, C2C Private Equity LLC, representado por Winston & Strawn.
El fondo se enfocará en empresas de nivel medio-bajo, lideradas por sus propietarios, con ingresos de $5M–$50M y un valor empresarial de $1M–$20M, utilizando un modelo centrado en el fundador para buscar creación de valor mediante adquisiciones bolt-on y salidas en un marco de 24–36 meses, incluyendo IPOs y una SPAC patrocinada por el fondo. La asociación respalda la estrategia IPO Factory de SBDG para preparar las empresas de la cartera para spin-offs en NYSE o Nasdaq.
스몰 비즈니스 개발 그룹(SBDG, OT CID: SBDG) 및 C2C Private Investment Company가 2025년 10월 14일에 전략적 협력을 발표하여 공동 투자 펀드 C2C Private Equity LLC를 출범하고, Winston & Strawn이 대리합니다.
해당 펀드는 $5M–$50M의 매출과 $1M–$20M의 기업가치를 가진 소규모-중간 규모의 창업자 주도 기업을 대상으로, 창업자 우선 모델로 포트폴리오 가치 창출을 모색하며, bolt-on 및 매각을 통해 24–36개월의 기간에 걸쳐 성과를 추구합니다. IPO 및 펀드 주관 SPAC 포함. 이 파트너십은 SBDG의 IPO Factory 전략을 지원하여 포트폴리오 기업을 NYSE 또는 Nasdaq 분사를 준비합니다.
Small Business Development Group (OTCID: SBDG) et C2C Private Investment Company ont annoncé une collaboration stratégique le 14 octobre 2025 pour lancer un fonds de co-investissement, C2C Private Equity LLC, représenté par Winston & Strawn.
Le fonds ciblera des entreprises de niveau inférieur à moyen, dirigées par leurs propriétaires, avec un chiffre d'affaires de $5M–$50M et une valeur d'entreprise de $1M–$20M, en adoptant un modèle axé sur le fondateur pour rechercher la création de valeur par le biais de bolt-ons et d'exits sur une période de 24–36 mois, y compris des IPO et un SPAC sponsorisé par le fonds. Le partenariat soutient la stratégie IPO Factory de SBDG pour préparer les sociétés du portefeuille à des scissions sur le NYSE ou le Nasdaq.
Small Business Development Group (OTCID: SBDG) und C2C Private Investment Company gaben am 14. Oktober 2025 eine strategische Zusammenarbeit bekannt, um einen Co-Investment-Fonds, C2C Private Equity LLC, aufzulegen, vertreten durch Winston & Strawn.
Der Fonds richtet sich an Unternehmen im unteren bis mittleren Segment, die von Eigentümern geführt werden, mit $5M–$50M Umsatz und $1M–$20M Unternehmenswert, und verfolgt ein Gründer-zentriertes Modell zur Wertschöpfung durch Bolt-Ons und Exits über einen Zeitraum von 24–36 Monaten, einschließlich IPOs und einem vom Fonds gesponserten SPAC. Die Partnerschaft unterstützt die IPO Factory-Strategie von SBDG, um Portfoliounternehmen auf Spin-offs an der NYSE oder Nasdaq vorzubereiten.
مجموعة تطوير الأعمال الصغيرة (OTCID: SBDG) وشركة C2C Private Investment Company أعلنتا عن تعاون استراتيجي في 14 أكتوبر 2025 لإطلاق صندوق استثمار مشترك، C2C Private Equity LLC، ممثلًا بواسطة Winston & Strawn.
سيستهدف الصندوق شركات في السوق المنخفضة إلى المتوسطة المملوكة من قبل أصحابها، بإيرادات تتراوح بين $5M–$50M وبقيمة مؤسسة بين $1M–$20M، مع نموذج يركّز على المؤسِس لاستثمار القيمة من خلال عمليات bolt-on وخروجات خلال فترة 24–36 شهراً، بما في ذلك الطروحات الأولية (IPO) و SPAC مدعوم من الصندوق. الشراكة تدعم استراتيجية IPO Factory لـ SBDG لإعداد شركات المحفظة لعمليات الفصل عن بورصة نيويورك (NYSE) أو Nasdaq.
小型企业发展集团（OTCID: SBDG） 与 C2C Private Investment Company 于 2025年10月14日 宣布建立战略合作，共同推出共同投资基金 C2C Private Equity LLC，由 Winston & Strawn 代表。
该基金将面向处于较低中端市场、由所有者领导的企业，年收入在 $5M–$50M，企业价值在 $1M–$20M，采取创始人优先的模式，通过并购（bolt-ons）和退出来实现价值创造，时间框架为 24–36个月，包括首次公开募股（IPO）和基金赞助的 SPAC。该伙伴关系支持 SBDG 的 IPO Factory 策略，帮助投资组合公司为在纽约证券交易所或纳斯达克的分拆做准备。
- Targets companies with $5M–$50M annual revenue
- Enterprise value focus of $1M–$20M
- Planned 24–36 month timeline for exits
- Includes exit paths via IPOs and a SPAC
- None.
CAMERON, N.C., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Small Business Development Group, Inc. (OTCID: SBDG), a publicly traded holding company, and C2C Private Investment Company LLC, a private investment and advisory firm, today announced a strategic collaboration to launch a co-investment fund, C2C Private Equity LLC, represented by Winston & Strawn LLP. The fund is designed to leverage strategic equity and public market arbitrage to target underserved lower middle market companies.
The next-generation fund will focus on proven enterprises with annual revenues between
“We believe C2C Private Equity will fill a critical gap in the market for owner-led companies seeking responsible partners who respect their vision, while also enabling significant value creation through bolt-on acquisitions, operational enhancements, and strategic exits over a 24–36-month timeframe,” said Roy Y. Salisbury, Managing Member of C2C Private Investment Company LLC.
The fund’s strategy includes the creation of liquidity events through initial public offerings (IPOs) and a fund-sponsored Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). The fund is represented by Winston & Strawn LLP, a global powerhouse and capital markets leader.
"We are honored to represent C2C Private Equity Fund on this strategic partnership with SBDG," stated Michael Blankenship, Office Managing Partner and International Markets Co-Chair at Winston & Strawn. "Our capital markets expertise includes providing counsel to private equity funds throughout the entire investment lifecycle including the exit process through IPOs and SPACs. This collaboration represents a strong, mutually beneficial relationship across the involved parties."
The partnership aligns with SBDG’s "IPO Factory" model, which uses M&A, management consulting, marketing, and business development to partner with and grow SME-level privately owned businesses with the goal of spinning off portfolio holdings as IPOs onto the NYSE or Nasdaq.
"The strategic partnership with C2C Private Equity is a game-changer for our 'SBDG IPO Factory' model," added Brian Jue, COO and Director of SBDG. "This collaboration provides us with financial backing and industry knowledge to accelerate the growth of our portfolio companies, to prepare them for a potential spin-off as public companies. This is a significant milestone in our commitment to delivering value to our shareholders."
About Small Business Development Group, Inc. (OTCID: SBDG)
Small Business Development Group, Inc. (OCTID: SBDG), is a publicly traded holding company employing its “SBDG IPO Factory" model, which uses M&A, management consulting, marketing, and business development to partner with and grow SME-level privately owned businesses, with the goal to spin-off portfolio holdings as IPOs onto the NYSE or Nasdaq.
About C2C Private Investment Company LLC
C2C Private Investment Company strategically utilizes the private-to-public process as a core component of its business methodology and investment strategies. This maximizes arbitrage value between private and publicly traded companies, de-risks transactions, enhances overall value, and ultimately drives multiple exits with significant upside. www.c2cpic.com
About C2C Private Equity LLC
C2C Private Equity is a next-generation fund that leverages strategic equity and public market arbitrage across three channels to seek to generate investor returns, targeting underserved lower middle market companies. Ideal targets are proven enterprises (
About Winston & Strawn LLP
C2C Private Equity is represented by Winston & Strawn LLP, a global powerhouse with over 975 attorneys across 14 offices in the United States, Europe, and South America. The firm has more than 170 years of history and excels in practice areas including private equity and securities law. Winston & Strawn's role as legal advisor is crucial for the fund's strategy, as this partnership supports the fund's objective to acquire, build, and spin out holdings as IPOs on the NYSE and Nasdaq. The firm's experience in private equity and securities law, along with its global network, will be vital in navigating the complexities of these transactions, including the sponsoring of a SPAC. Winston & Strawn LLP represents the Company and does not represent, and will not represent, any investor in connection with this offering. Prospective investors are encouraged to seek independent legal counsel regarding the legal, tax, and financial implications of this investment.
Contact Information
Small Business Development Group Inc. 1370 NC 24-87 STE 153 Cameron, NC 28326 Phone: 910-476-7404 Website: www.sbdg.ai
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