Venture Capital

Venture capital is a type of equity financing that addresses the funding needs of entrepreneurial companies that for reasons of size, assets, and stage of development cannot seek capital from more traditional sources, such as public markets and banks. Venture capital investments are generally made as cash in exchange for shares and an active role in the invested company.

  • The New Markets Venture Capital (NMVC) program seeks to stimulate economic development in Low Income (LI) areas. Through public-private partnerships between the SBA and newly formed NMVC Companies (NMVCCs) and existing Specialized ...
  • The Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program provides venture capital to small businesses. Although SBICs are licensed and regulated by SBA, they are private, profit-seeking investment companies. This directory will provide ...

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