SBA Rolls Out Fresh Small Business Investment Licenses
Published Date: 7/9/2025
Notice
Summary
Starting August 17, 2023, the Small Business Administration is sharing the names and key details of new Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) that got their licenses. This helps everyone know which companies are officially ready to invest in small businesses. If you’re involved with or interested in SBICs, this update keeps you in the loop with fresh info on who’s licensed and their investment plans.
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SBA Publishes Newly-Licensed SBICs
Starting August 17, 2023, the Small Business Administration publishes in the Federal Register the names of newly licensed Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), the date of licensure, and each SBIC's Total Intended Leverage Commitments. If you run or advise a small business, these public listings let you see which SBICs are officially licensed and their stated leverage plans.
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