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In short
A type of fund that invests in startups and small businesses with high growth potential, typically in exchange for equity. These are not direct buyers using SBA loans.
A venture capital fund is a source of equity, not a borrower for an SBA 7(a) loan. If you're buying a business, you're the individual or small operating entity, not a large fund, using the SBA loan.
Defined by DealRoom.so SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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