Services

Your trusted partner for SSBCI Programs and SBIC Licensing & Administration.

Spade unlocks institutional capital for VC’s by holistically guiding your team through every phase—From application to compliance you’ll navigate with ease and efficiency.

Our standard services include:

    • Holistic Support:Guiding your team through every phase of the SSBCI Investment and SBIC licensing processes, including complex regulations – supporting full compliance with ease and efficiency. 

    • Advocacy: Leveraging existing relationships to advocate for you as you journey through the due diligence phase.

    • Tailored SBIC Plan: Forging a comprehensive plan for your State and Federal institutional capital strategy based on your unique fund objectives. 

    • Program Requirement & Timeline Monitoring: Program management to keep track of critical continual timelines and evolving program requirements.

    • Pre-Screen Application Development and Review: Detailed planning and pre-submission review for Pre-screen Form 2181.

    • Full MAQ Planning and Review: Detailed planning and pre-submission review for completion of your Management Assessment Questionnaire (MAQ).

    • Application Development: White glove SBIC Full MAQ writing, personalized to your fund, and program objectives & requirements.

    • Due Diligence Support: Guidance navigating the SBA due diligence process, ensuring timely and satisfactory responses.

    • Interview Preparation: Support developing interview talking points and materials in alignment with SBA requirements.

    • Operationalization: Assistance building out reports and other fund infrastructure in support of a compliant SBIC program.

Growth requires Capital.

Why Spade?

  • Deep expertise in SBIC regulations, bolstered by former experience in winning SBIC licenses and broad industry connections.

  • Administrator for multiple SSBCI fund of funds across the country.

  • 15+ years of experience developing proposals for multi-billion dollar institutional programs.

  • From compliance to administration - a one-stop solution for venture capital firms.

  • Testimonials and success stories affirm our commitment and value.

  • Tailored solutions for unique venture capital needs to access SBA’s new SBIC Accrual Debenture, Reinvestor, and Critical Technology programs.

  • The SBIC Standard Operating Procedures is a 300-page document determining a qualified and compliant SBIC licensee. We know which aspects of the application are most important to the SBA and will tailor your application to check those boxes.

  • We have application material templates and other resources on hand to save you time and energy gathering the required materials.