Advantage Capital

investment firm

About

Advantage Capital has invested over $3.8 billion in more than 800 portfolio companies and projects nationwide since 1992.

Details

Last Funding Type
Debt Financing
Last Funding Money Raised
$77M
Industries
Business Development,Financial Exchanges,Financial Services,Impact Investing,Venture Capital
Founded date
Jan 1, 1992
Operating Status
Active
Legal Name
Advantage Capital Management Corporation
Also Known As
Advantage Capital Partners
Investor Type
PE,Venture Capital

Advantage Capital has invested over $3.8 billion in more than 800 portfolio companies and projects nationwide since 1992. The firm specializes in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt capital investments spanning three distinct but complementary themes, driving local economic development and lasting impact in underserved communities.
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Growing Small Business // 800+ PORTFOLIO COMPANIES // 34 STATES // 66,000+ JOBS SUPPORTED //
Small businesses and the entrepreneurs who power them are fundamental to the U.S. economy, driving inclusive economic expansion that allows people and communities to thrive.
Advantage Capital offers debt and equity investment opportunities and can provide senior, unitranche and subordinated debt, as well as minority equity financing. The firm invests in companies from a diverse array of industry sectors, including manufacturing, technology and business services, among others. It seeks to make an initial investment between $500K and $10M in companies with $1M+ EBITDA.

Financing Affordable Homes // 89 PROJECTS SINCE 2015 // 8,000+ FAMILIES & SENIORS HOUSED // 7 STATES //
Creating stronger communities goes beyond business investment and jobs. Financing housing in these same communities creates even more positive and lasting impacts.

Expanding Renewable Energy Solutions // $130M IN CAPITAL DEPLOYED // 65 PROJECTS // 20,000+ HOMES POWERED //
Increased access to renewable energy supports local green jobs and economic development while building the framework for tomorrow's carbon-free America.
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Geographic Focus: Advantage Capital is committed to impact nationwide, with current emphasis in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia

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Advantage Capital is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana and has offices in the following locations: St. Louis, MO; New York, NY; Austin, TX; Hanover, NH; Washington, D.C.; Napa, CA; Nevada.

Funding Rounds

Number of Funding Rounds
Total Funding Amount
1
$77M
Advantage Capital has raised a total of $77M in funding over 2 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on May 22, 2014 from a Debt Financing round.
Announced Date Round Money Raised Number of Investors Lead Investors Post Valuation
May 22, 2014 Debt Financing $77M 1 Citi Detail

Funds Raised

Announced Date Fund Name Money Raised
Jan 1, 2009 Advantage Capital Partners Illinois $55M
Jan 1, 2007 Advantage Capital Community Development Fund $80M
Jan 1, 2005 Texas CAPCO Fund $23M
Jan 1, 2004 Advantage Capital Alabama Partners I $17M
Jan 1, 1999 Advantage Capital Missouri Partners III $15M

Investments

Number of Investments
Number of Lead Investments
1115
79
Advantage Capital has made 1115 investments. Their most recent investment was on Dec 6, 2022, when Opendorse raised $20M.
Date Company Name
Round Money Raised Industry Lead Investor
Dec 6, 2022 Opendorse
Series Unknown $20M Brand Marketing
Series A $13M Biotechnology
Sep 27, 2022 UnityLab
Series A $4.50M Machinery Manufacturing
Aug 1, 2022 Carmigo
Series A $7M Marketplace
Jul 26, 2022 FIAT Products
Series Unknown $7.50M Manufacturing Yes

Investors

Number of Lead Investors
Number of Investors
1
1
Advantage Capital is funded by 1 investors. Citi are the most recent investors.
Investor Name Lead Investor Funding Round
Citi Yes Debt Financing

Employee Profiles

Number of Employee Profiles
48
Advantage Capital has 48 current employee profiles, including Employee Mary Beth Maygarden
Executive
Employee
Executive
Executive

Exits

Advantage Capital has had 118 exits. Advantage Capital most notable exits include Owensboro Grain ,   MasteryPrep

Date Company Name Exit Type Industry
Nov 28, 2022 Owensboro Grain M&A Industrial Detail
Nov 15, 2022 MasteryPrep M&A E-Learning Detail
Oct 4, 2022 2-20 Records Management M&A Information Technology Detail
Mar 14, 2022 OpenFive M&A Manufacturing Detail
Jan 10, 2022 Inside Higher Ed M&A Digital Media Detail

Acquisition

Advantage Capital has acquired 2 organizations. Their most recent acquisition was SOMS Technologies on Sep 30, 2008. They acquired SOMS Technologies for 0.

Date Company Name
Industry Acquisition Type Price
Sep 30, 2008 SOMS Technologies
Automotive acquisition Detail
Oct 31, 2017 Astley Gilbert
Manufacturing acquisition $ 24.70M Detail