Deerpath Funds Seek Waiver for Cozy Insider Investments
Published Date: 4/22/2026
Notice
Summary
Deerpath Funding Advantage IV, LP wants special permission to buy securities from related Deerpath Capital funds, which could be a conflict of interest. This affects investors and the Small Business Administration, which must approve the deal before it happens. People have 15 days from April 22, 2026, to share their thoughts on this money move.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
SBIC Seeks Exemption to Buy Related Securities
Deerpath Funding Advantage IV, LP is asking the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a written exemption under Section 312 and 13 CFR 107.730 so it can buy securities from related non‑SBIC Deerpath Capital funds that are under common control. The SBA must review and approve this potential conflict-of-interest transaction before it happens.
15-Day Public Comment Window
Any interested person may submit written comments on this proposed transaction within fifteen days of the April 22, 2026 publication. Comments should be sent to the Associate Administrator, Office of Investment and Innovation, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW, Washington, DC 20416.
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