# SMBX: Financial services, San Francisco, United States

> SMBX: SMBX is a financial services fintech marketplace based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. Based in San Francisco, United States. Founded 2016.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/smbx (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# SMBX

SMBX is a financial services fintech marketplace based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Financial services San Francisco, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2016 10 years old
- **Team:** 15 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $15M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Feb 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for SMBX has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About SMBX

SMBX is a financial services fintech marketplace based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016.

The company operates an online funding portal that enables small businesses to raise capital directly from everyday investors through the issuance of Small Business BondsTM. This platform provides an alternative to traditional bank financing, allowing qualified small businesses to offer debt securities to the public. Investors can purchase these bonds and receive fixed, monthly principal and interest payments. SMBX supports retail investors with low minimum investment amounts, making it accessible for individuals to invest in local businesses. The platform also facilitates secondary trading and liquidity features for small-business financial securities, including shares and convertible notes. SMBX aims to foster community-based investment, connecting small businesses with their local investors.

## What company datasets say SMBX raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$15M** in dollars

Rounds **8**

Last round **Seed**

Last round date **Feb 2023**

Investors listed **15**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 1 on the team.

- **Benjamin Lozano** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Dovi Frances* *Jackie Chan*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

decentralized investment banking services information technology & services financial services finance personal finance information technology peer-to-peer fintech b2b2c small & medium businesses internet title iii portal small business finance retail investment finance technology

Built with from their website

Google Maps Atlassian Google Workspace Viewport Meta Google Places webpack Zendesk Chat Apple Business Manager Google Meet Google Maps Platform

+8 more

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- **Sector:** Financial services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 523150, 523999
- **Region:** California
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/smbx)

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