Venture Fund Bails: LiveOak Says Goodbye to Federal Backing
Published Date: 12/19/2025
Notice
Summary
LiveOak Venture Partners 1A, L.P. has officially given up its license to operate as a Small Business Investment Company. This means they won’t be making new investments under this special status anymore. The change is effective immediately, so small businesses and investors should take note of this update.
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SBIC License Surrendered — LiveOak
LiveOak Venture Partners 1A, L.P. surrendered its Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) license number 06/46-0344, and the license is declared null and void effective immediately (December 19, 2025). This means LiveOak will not be making new investments under SBIC status going forward; small businesses and investors should take note.
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