Small Business Investment Company

A Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) is a privately managed investment fund licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration that can use SBA-guaranteed leverage to invest in qualifying small businesses under program rules. In private equity and venture, a Small Business Investment Company can provide additional capital through leverage, and Small Business Investment Company compliance requirements affect fund structure, reporting, and eligible investments.

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Ryan Roberts Startup Lawyer
Ryan Roberts is a startup lawyer with more than two decades of experience advising on venture financings and M&A transactions totaling more than $1 billion. He is the author of the Amazon bestselling startup law book Acceleration.