Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-15279
SBA Notice: Exemption Request for Escalate Capital V, LP in Vivo Care, Inc. Acquisition
Buyer
Small Business Administration
Posted
July 29, 2026
Identifier
2026-15279
This notice from the Small Business Administration (SBA) concerns a request for exemption under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act: - The request is submitted by Escalate Capital V, LP (License No. 30002139) - Escalate Capital V, LP proposes to provide financing to Vivo Care, Inc. - The financing supports Vivo Care, Inc.'s acquisition of Onpoint Healthcare Partners, Inc. via a stock-for-stock merger - Vivo Care, Inc. will be the surviving entity after the merger - A conflict of interest is present because Escalate Capital IV, LP (an associate of Escalate Capital V, LP) holds more than 10% ownership in Vivo Care, Inc. - The exemption is sought to address this conflict of interest - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - The SBA invites public comments regarding this transaction
Description
The Small Business Administration has issued a notice seeking exemption under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act concerning conflicts of interest related to Escalate Capital V, LP, License No. 30002139. The exemption request involves financing to Vivo Care, Inc. to support its acquisition of Onpoint Healthcare Partners, Inc. through a stock-for-stock merger. This transaction is considered a conflict of interest due to common control and ownership interests. Interested persons may submit written comments within fifteen days of publication.