U.S. Treasury approves up to $750 million small business capital funds for four states

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The U.S. Treasury Department said on Friday it approved four additional state plans for the State Small Business Credit Initiative worth $750 million, bringing total approvals under the COVID-19 recovery venture capital program to $2.25 billion.

capital for new business startups and other small business developments, particularly in disadvantaged communities, by attracting $10 of private investment for every $1 of taxpayer funding. It was reauthorized and expanded as part of last year's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act.

New York state was approved for up to $501.5 million, including a capital access program, loan guarantees, loan participation and venture capital programs, the Treasury said. The state has allocated $154 million to programs to provide equity support to small businesses through private venture capital and accelerator funds.

Colorado was approved for up to $104.7 million, Oregon for up to $83.5 million and Montana for up to $61.3 million, the Treasury said.Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Jacqueline Wong

 

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