SBA Issues New Small Business Investment Licenses
Published Date: 7/7/2026
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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, effective as of May and June 2026, show how much extra funding each SBIC can leverage, ranging from no leverage to double their capital. If you’re a small business or investor, keep an eye on these fresh players ready to boost the economy!
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New SBIC Licenses and Leverage Limits
The Small Business Administration issued SBIC licenses to nine funds with licensure dates between May 4, 2026 and June 15, 2026 and assigned each a Total Intended Leverage Commitment. The listed leverage tiers range from Non-Leveraged up to 2.00x (examples: Acequia Capital Origin SBIC, L.P. — 5/4/2026 — 1.25x; Pelican Energy Partners Base Zero SBIC, L.P. — 5/12/2026 — Non-Leveraged; RSCF II SBIC, L.P. — 5/26/2026 — 2.00x; Bayview Capital Partners V, L.P. — 6/15/2026 — 1.00x).
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