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SMBX

SMBX

San Francisco, Californiathesmbx.com

Overview

SMBX is a financial marketplace that enables small businesses to raise capital by issuing bonds directly to retail and community investors.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

SMBX investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Pan's Mushroom JerkyJan 2025DebtCo-investor
Gather in OmahaOct 2025DebtCo-investor
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Key People

Bhavish Balhotra

Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder

Benjamin James Lozano

Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder

Arthur Do

Investor & Advisor

Bernard Liang

Investor

Wesley Schwalje

Investor

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Sector & Stage Mix

Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is SMBX based?

SMBX is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was SMBX founded?

SMBX was founded in 2016.

How many portfolio companies does SMBX have?

SMBX has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in SMBX's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Pan's Mushroom Jerky, Gather in Omaha.

What was SMBX's most recent investment shown here?

SMBX's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Gather in Omaha in 2025.

What sectors does SMBX focus on?

SMBX focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability.

What company stages does SMBX focus on?

Stage focus information for SMBX is not publicly available.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2016

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