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Brightwood Capital SBIC III, LP, Brightwood Capital SBIC IV, LP; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest

Small Business Administration — observed across 2 documents over 51 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The SBA is considering letting two Brightwood Capital investment funds operate while having conflicts of interest that normally wouldn't be allowed under small-business lending rules. You should review the full notice when it publishes to understand what conflicts exist and whether they affect your ability to get fair consideration if you apply for their funding.

First seen

Apr 1, 2026

Last seen

May 22, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Apr 1, 2026

    Brightwood Capital SBIC IV, LP; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest

    #2026-06282

  2. Notice·May 22, 2026·91 FR 30359

    Brightwood Capital SBIC III, LP, Brightwood Capital SBIC IV, LP; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest

    #2026-10339