The National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) will host its 151st Investment Conference on September 16-17, 2025, at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. This event serves as a critical platform for connecting micro-cap and small-cap companies with investment professionals, including registered investment advisors, private equity groups, family offices, and venture capital firms.
Executive Director Emily Foshee emphasized NIBA's decades-long role in fostering partnerships across its extensive network, which includes more than 60 industry services. The conference continues NIBA's mission to strengthen cross-industry collaboration and facilitate capital formation for emerging growth companies. Since 1982, NIBA has established itself as a not-for-profit association dedicated to the micro-cap and small-cap investment community.
Participating companies will deliver 10-minute presentations detailing their business operations, sector opportunities, and growth roadmaps. These presentations will be followed by one-on-one meetings with seasoned investment professionals, creating opportunities for meaningful connections and potential investment partnerships. The conference structure is designed to maximize engagement between companies seeking capital and investors looking for promising opportunities.
NIBA's network boasts a 40-year track record of successfully completing thousands of transactions totaling over $100 billion in new capital for emerging growth companies. The association has been responsible for 90% of all initial public offerings under $20 million, demonstrating its significant impact on the micro-cap and small-cap investment landscape. For more information about NIBA and its services, visit https://nibanet.org/.
The conference represents an important opportunity for companies seeking access to the financial industry and investors looking to identify promising emerging growth opportunities. By bringing together diverse stakeholders from across the investment community, NIBA continues to play a vital role in facilitating capital formation and supporting the growth of small and micro-cap companies through its established network and proven conference model.


