Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Investment_Management
gptkbp:assets borrowed funds from the SBA
gptkbp:benefits small business owners
gptkbp:capital equity and debt financing
gptkbp:collaboration with local economic development agencies
gptkbp:community_impact enhancing local economies
gptkbp:economic_impact job creation and economic growth
gptkbp:economic_sector various industries including technology and healthcare
gptkbp:established_in gptkb:Small_Business_Investment_Act_of_1958
gptkbp:financial_support for underserved markets
gptkbp:financials convertible debt and preferred equity
gptkbp:focus_area U. S. based businesses
gptkbp:funding debt and equity
private capital and government funds
seed, series A, and later stages
licensed SBICs and non-licensed SBICs
gptkbp:future_goals financial returns and economic development
gptkbp:has_exit mergers and acquisitions
sale of business or public offering
gptkbp:historical_significance supporting small business growth since 1958
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs)
gptkbp:investment supporting innovation and entrepreneurship
$250,000 to $10 million
business viability and management capability
individuals and institutional investors
gptkbp:investment_challenges market volatility and economic downturns
gptkbp:investment_duration typically 5 to 10 years
gptkbp:investment_focus early-stage and growth-stage companies
gptkbp:investment_limitations must invest at least 50% in small businesses
gptkbp:investment_monitoring ongoing performance assessments
gptkbp:investment_outcomes business growth and sustainability
gptkbp:investment_strategy capital gains and interest income
diversification across multiple businesses
increased focus on technology startups
typically higher than traditional investments
gptkbp:is_debated_in required before investment
gptkbp:is_funded_by measured against benchmarks
professional fund managers
includes fundraising, investing, and exiting
gptkbp:is_regulated_by gptkb:Bachelor's_degree
gptkbp:market_position important players in small business financing.
gptkbp:partnerships with private equity firms
gptkbp:purpose provide financing to small businesses
gptkbp:raises_funds_for from institutional investors
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance must adhere to SBA regulations
gptkbp:reports_to annual financial statements
gptkbp:revenue limited partnership model
gptkbp:sbaapproval required for leverage
gptkbp:success strong management teams and market demand
gptkbp:success_rate varies by fund performance
gptkbp:target_market small businesses
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_United_States_Small_Business_Administration
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3