SBA Grants Fresh Licenses to Small Business Funds
Published Date: 3/4/2026
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Summary
The Small Business Administration just announced new licenses for several Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), letting them invest more money to help small businesses grow. These licenses, issued between January and February 2026, set how much extra funding each SBIC can use, ranging from no leverage to double their capital. If you’re involved with these funds or small business investing, keep an eye on these fresh opportunities rolling out now!
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New SBIC Licenses and Leverage
The Small Business Administration published the names, licensure dates, and Total Intended Leverage Commitments for several Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs). Licenses were issued between January 6, 2026 and February 19, 2026, with leverage tiers listed as Non-leveraged, 1.00x, 1.25x, and 2.00x. If you are a small-business owner or an investor in SBIC funds, these licensed funds now have the stated leverage levels that may affect how much they can invest.
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