________ are venture capital firms licensed by the Small Business Administration to make equity capital or long-term loans available to small companies.

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Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) are licensed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide equity capital, long-term loans, and management assistance to small businesses. Business incubators provide shared office space, resources, and services to startups, but do not provide direct funding. Entrepreneurial lenders and angel investors may provide funding to small businesses, but they are not necessarily licensed by the SBA like SBICs.

________ Are Venture Capital Firms Licensed by the Small Business