SBIC investment in MO-8
SBIC Atlas · sbicatlas.comRep. Jason Smith (R)Sen. Josh Hawley (R)Sen. Eric Schmitt (R)
Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) are privately managed funds licensed by the SBA that invest in American small businesses. The Investing in All of America Act (2026) adds bonus leverage for investments in rural areas, low-income areas, critical technologies, and small manufacturers.
8
SBIC-backed companies
9
SBIC funds involved
4
In rural areas
4
In low-income areas
Industry mix
Manufacturing4
Wholesale Trade2
Energy services1
Construction1
Companies in MO-8
| Company | Sector | City | Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Lighting | Wholesale Trade | Jackson | Rural |
| Arnold Defense | Manufacturing | Arnold | — |
| Central States Bus Sales | Wholesale Trade | Fenton | — |
| Concept AgriTek | Manufacturing | Charleston | RuralLow-income area |
| Gammill | Manufacturing | West Plains | RuralLow-income area |
| Midstate's Energy Co. LLC | Energy services | Jackson | — |
| Perennial Energy | Manufacturing | West Plains | RuralLow-income area |
| Tri-State Water, Power & Air | Construction | Cape Girardeau | Low-income area |
Source: SBIC Atlas (sbicatlas.com) - assembled from public disclosures with best-guess classification and Census-based geography. Counts reflect publicly known portfolio activity only and undercount funds that do not publish portfolios. Informational, not an SBA determination.