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In California our public data shows 121 SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loan approvals totaling about $233.1M across 28 aggregated data cards (SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30); 8 publicly announced deals (latest 2026-02-24); 5 buyers whose public criteria mention California. The largest industries here are Business Services (7), Industrial Manufacturing (3), Construction (3).

About the SBA figures: SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30. These are SBA loan approvals for changes of ownership, not completed deals. Counts and rounded totals only; no borrower, lender or individual loan details. SearcherWire is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Corrections

California by industry

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9 SBA loan approvals: Manufacturing in California

Industrial Manufacturing · 9 approvals · ~$13.9M total · California · Q1 2026

9 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in manufacturing in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $13.9M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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9 SBA loan approvals: Retail Trade in California

Retail & E-commerce · 9 approvals · ~$20.3M total · California · Q1 2026

9 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in retail trade in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $20.3M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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7 SBA loan approvals: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities in California

Facility Services · 7 approvals · ~$13.0M total · California · Q1 2026

7 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in nursing and residential care facilities in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $13.0M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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6 SBA loan approvals: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (other sub-industries) in California

Business Services · 6 approvals · ~$14.1M total · California · Q2 2026

6 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in professional, scientific, and technical services in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $14.1M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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5 SBA loan approvals: Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers in California

Industrial Manufacturing · 5 approvals · ~$7.2M total · California · Q2 2026

5 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $7.2M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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5 SBA loan approvals: Specialty Trade Contractors in California

Construction · 5 approvals · ~$9.2M total · California · Q2 2026

5 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in specialty trade contractors in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $9.2M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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5 SBA loan approvals: Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services in California

Staffing & HR · 5 approvals · ~$9.5M total · California · Q1 2026

5 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $9.5M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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5 SBA loan approvals: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (other sub-industries) in California

Business Services · 5 approvals · ~$9.5M total · California · Q1 2026

5 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in professional, scientific, and technical services in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $9.5M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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5 SBA loan approvals: Administrative and Support Services in California

Business Services · 5 approvals · ~$9.4M total · California · Q1 2026

5 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in administrative and support services in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $9.4M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Services to Buildings and Dwellings in California

Business Services · 4 approvals · ~$5.7M total · California · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in services to buildings and dwellings in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $5.7M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Personal and Laundry Services in California

Home & Commercial Services · 4 approvals · ~$3.5M total · California · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in personal and laundry services in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $3.5M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Manufacturing in California

Industrial Manufacturing · 4 approvals · ~$10.5M total · California · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in manufacturing in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $10.5M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Transportation and Warehousing in California

Logistics & Transportation · 4 approvals · ~$6.8M total · California · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in transportation and warehousing in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $6.8M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Health Care and Social Assistance in California

Healthcare Services · 4 approvals · ~$9.7M total · California · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in health care and social assistance in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $9.7M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation in California

Media & Marketing Tech · 4 approvals · ~$5.7M total · California · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in arts, entertainment, and recreation in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $5.7M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Drycleaning and Laundry Services in California

Home & Commercial Services · 4 approvals · ~$12.7M total · California · Q1 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in drycleaning and laundry services in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $12.7M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Ambulatory Health Care Services in California

Healthcare Services · 4 approvals · ~$8.6M total · California · Q1 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in ambulatory health care services in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $8.6M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities in California

Insurance · 3 approvals · ~$7.8M total · California · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $7.8M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services in California

Staffing & HR · 3 approvals · ~$6.4M total · California · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $6.4M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services in California

Engineering & Testing · 3 approvals · ~$6.0M total · California · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in architectural, engineering, and related services in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $6.0M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Administrative and Support Services (other sub-industries) in California

Business Services · 3 approvals · ~$10.5M total · California · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in administrative and support services in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $10.5M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade (other sub-industries) in California

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$3.0M total · California · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in wholesale trade in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $3.0M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Other Specialty Trade Contractors in California

Construction · 3 approvals · ~$4.7M total · California · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in other specialty trade contractors in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $4.7M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in California

Business Services · 3 approvals · ~$2.1M total · California · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in other professional, scientific, and technical services in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $2.1M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Specialty Trade Contractors (other sub-industries) in California

Construction · 3 approvals · ~$6.2M total · California · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in specialty trade contractors in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $6.2M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade in California

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$6.0M total · California · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in wholesale trade in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $6.0M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation in California

Media & Marketing Tech · 3 approvals · ~$7.0M total · California · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in arts, entertainment, and recreation in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $7.0M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Other Services (except Public Administration) (other sub-industries) in California

Home & Commercial Services · 3 approvals · ~$4.1M total · California · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in other services (excl. public administration) in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $4.1M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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Comvest Credit Partners exited Sylmar Group

Facility Services · Los Angeles, CA · Announced 2026-02-24

Provided $130 million senior secured credit facility to support expansion.

Source: comvest.com/news/

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CIVC Partners acquired Elite Interactive Solutions

Facility Services · Core · <$50M EV · Los Angeles, CA · Announced 2025-06-30

CIVC Partners made a strategic investment in Elite Interactive Solutions.

Source: civc.com/companies/elite-interactive-solutions/

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Insignia Capital acquired Oxford Road

Media & Marketing Tech · Core · <$50M EV · Los Angeles, CA · Announced 2024-01-01

Current investment.

Source: insigniacap.com/portfolio/

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Resilience Capital Partners acquired Systron Donner Inertial

Aerospace & Defense · Core · <$50M EV · Concord, California · Announced 2019-03-26

Resilience Capital Partners acquired Systron Donner Inertial.

Source: resiliencecapital.com/news/

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Insignia Capital acquired Century Snacks

Food & Beverage · Core · <$50M EV · Commerce, CA · Announced 2016-01-01

Current investment.

Source: insigniacap.com/portfolio/

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Argosy Private Equity acquired Great Western Leasing & Sales, LLC

Education & Training · Irvine, CA · Announced 2015-10

Integrated solutions provider for the flatbed and specialized trailer industry.

Source: argosycapital.com/private-equity/companies/

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Housatonic Partners acquired Beacon Fire & Safety

Retail & E-commerce · San Francisco, CA · Announced 2006

Provided sales and service of fire safety equipment; sold.

Source: housatonicpartners.com/companies/

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Greybull Stewardship invested in D-tools

Software & SaaS · Core · <$50M EV · Concord, CA · Announced

Source: greybullstewardship.com/portfolio/

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Badger Hill Growth Partners is looking for B2B companies

Business Services · California · Checked on own site 2026-10-17

Entrepreneur-led investment vehicle seeks lower-middle-market B2B companies for long-term growth and operational leadership.

Source: badgerhillgrowth.com/

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Gloria Avenue Partners is looking for energy

Energy & Utilities · West Coast, California · Checked on own site 2026-10-17

Los Angeles-based buyer seeks established, profitable businesses on the West Coast for hands-on growth.

Source: gloriaavenuepartners.com/

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Heritage Harbor Partners is looking for one business to buy and run

General / Diversified · EBITDA $1M+ · San Diego, CA, USA · Checked on own site 2026-10-17

Seeking to acquire and grow one great business for the long term, with an operator's mindset.

Source: heritage-harbor.com/home

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Sunset Legacy Partners is looking for one business to buy and run

General / Diversified · Revenue $5M–$50M · EBITDA $1M–$10M · Los Angeles, CA · Checked on own site 2026-10-17

A Los Angeles founder, backed and mentored by CEOs, entrepreneurs, and investors, seeks to acquire and lead one business for many years.

Source: sunset-legacy.com/

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Inglewood Growth Partners is looking for k-12 education

Education & Training · Inglewood, CA · Checked on own site 2026-10-17

Inglewood Growth Partners seeks to buy and operate one mission-driven business, backed by operators and investors.

Source: inglewoodgrowthpartners.com/

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