Advantage Capital Partners

Advantage Capital Partners is a venture capital firm that provides growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt to United States companies at various stages, with a focus on small businesses and underserved communities. It pursues investments in companies that develop or apply proprietary technologies across information technology, telecommunications, business services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, energy, and related sectors, and considers opportunities in rural agriculture supply chains. The firm offers a mixed debt and equity toolkit, including senior and subordinated debt, mezzanine financing, and government-guaranteed lending, sometimes providing equity to real estate projects; it often co-invests with other investors to support bank lending. Its geographic focus spans multiple states, reflecting a commitment to economic development by backing ventures that create jobs and strengthen local economies. Founded in 1992, the firm is headquartered in New Orleans with additional offices across the United States and has supported thousands of small businesses and development projects.

Al Alvarez

Director

Brian Anderson

Managing Director

Michael Benson

Senior Vice President

Anthony Billings

Senior Vice President and Investment Team Member

Adam Constantinides

Senior Vice President

Anaëlle Croteau

Vice President

Keith Freeman

Managing Director

Trey Garland

Senior Associate and Investment Team Member

Trey Garland

Senior Associate

Joseph Henderson

Senior Vice President

Joe Henderson

Senior Vice President, Investment Team

Leah Hendricks

Senior Vice President, Investments Team

Reid Hutchins

Managing Director

Peter Lu

Senior Associate

David McNaught

Vice President

Arjun Mohan

Vice President

Sandra M. Moore

Managing Director / Chief Impact Officer

Jim O'Rourke

Managing Director

Justin Obletz

CFO and Managing Director

Tim Perusek

Principal and Investment Group Member

Josh Rogers

Principal

Gabe Rosen

Vice President

Sam Schlichting

Senior Associate, Investment Team

Talmadge Singer II

Managing Director

Matthew Switzer

Vice President

Tony Toups

Principal

Alexandra Twyman

Vice President and Investment Team Member

Benjamin Warning

Senior Vice President

J.P. Lynch

Vice President, Investments

Jeffrey Gentsch

Venture Partner

Past deals in Alabama

Curtiss Motorcycle Company

Debt Financing in 2017
Curtiss Motorcycle Company, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in the design and production of handcrafted luxury electric motorcycles. Founded in 1991, the company offers unique models such as the X132 Hellcat Speedster, P51 Combat Fighter, and Wraith Tandem Lusso, which are targeted at high net worth customers. In addition to its motorcycle lineup, Curtiss provides various motorcycle-related products, including apparel and accessories, which are available through its website. The company, previously known as Confederate Motors, Inc., rebranded in January 2018 to reflect its commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.

Southern Wood Specialties

Debt Financing in 2015
Southern Wood Specialties manufactures and supplies products used in barn construction. It is a retailer of wood products including shiplap, log siding, v-groove, heart pine flooring, and rough-cut pine or cypress. It is headquartered inFlomaton, Alabama.

Hygia Health Services

Series B in 2015
Hygia Health Services, Inc. is a Birmingham, Alabama-based company that specializes in the reprocessing of non-critical and semi-critical single-use medical devices. Founded in 1999, Hygia engages in the reprocessing, buying, and selling of various medical devices, including air transfer mattresses, ECG leads, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and cerebral-somatic sensors. By transforming single-use items into reusable products, Hygia aims to reduce costs for hospitals and healthcare institutions while also minimizing medical waste. The company operates as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation, highlighting its integration into a larger healthcare framework. Hygia Health Services is dedicated to providing essential clinical commodities and reprocessing services that deliver significant value to its clients through improved cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Dothan Pipe and Supply

Debt Financing in 2013
Dothan Pipe and Supply is an industrial supplier of pipe, valves, and fittings. The company was established in 1992 and is based in Dothan, Alabama.

Southeastern Plateworks

Debt Financing in 2013
Southeastern Plateworks is an industrial manufacturer based in Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in fabricating steel components for material engineering and heavy industrial applications. The company produces fabricated structural steel components and provides related equipment and services for industries such as power generation, air pollution control, and engineering construction, enabling customers to execute complex projects. Founded in 2004, Southeastern Plateworks focuses on delivering customized steel solutions that meet demanding performance and safety requirements.

Hygia Health Services

Debt Financing in 2013
Hygia Health Services, Inc. is a Birmingham, Alabama-based company that specializes in the reprocessing of non-critical and semi-critical single-use medical devices. Founded in 1999, Hygia engages in the reprocessing, buying, and selling of various medical devices, including air transfer mattresses, ECG leads, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and cerebral-somatic sensors. By transforming single-use items into reusable products, Hygia aims to reduce costs for hospitals and healthcare institutions while also minimizing medical waste. The company operates as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation, highlighting its integration into a larger healthcare framework. Hygia Health Services is dedicated to providing essential clinical commodities and reprocessing services that deliver significant value to its clients through improved cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Hygia Health Services

Series A in 2011
Hygia Health Services, Inc. is a Birmingham, Alabama-based company that specializes in the reprocessing of non-critical and semi-critical single-use medical devices. Founded in 1999, Hygia engages in the reprocessing, buying, and selling of various medical devices, including air transfer mattresses, ECG leads, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and cerebral-somatic sensors. By transforming single-use items into reusable products, Hygia aims to reduce costs for hospitals and healthcare institutions while also minimizing medical waste. The company operates as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation, highlighting its integration into a larger healthcare framework. Hygia Health Services is dedicated to providing essential clinical commodities and reprocessing services that deliver significant value to its clients through improved cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Supreme Cleaning

Debt Financing in 2010
Supreme Cleaning Inc, founded in 2007 by Charles E. Lewis, is headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, and specializes in facility maintenance and management services. The company provides a comprehensive range of offerings, including janitorial services, construction cleanup, lawn maintenance, landscaping, pressure washing, window cleaning, and disaster restoration. Supreme Cleaning is committed to using environmentally friendly cleaning products, ensuring that its services are safe for both clients and the environment. The company serves both commercial and residential sectors, making it a versatile choice for various cleaning and maintenance needs.

Parks Pharmacy

Debt Financing in 2010
Founded in 2007, Parks Pharmacy is a full-service pharmacy based in Montgomery, Alabama. It offers prescription drugs, over-the-counter medication, vitamins, and home healthcare products. The company specializes in customized compounded medications prescribed by licensed physicians and veterinarians.

FireRock Building Materials

Debt Financing in 2010
FireRock specializes in providing a variety of building materials for customized home construction. The company offers an extensive range of products, including masonry fireplaces, pavers, wood flooring, slate and cedar roofing, as well as steel doors and windows. By supplying these materials, FireRock enables homeowners to create personalized designs for their residences, catering to diverse aesthetic and functional preferences.

PeopleTec

Debt Financing in 2008
PeopleTec is a provider of engineering and information technology services primarily focused on the Department of Defense and civilian federal sectors. Founded in 2005 by Terry Jennings and Doug Scalf, the company is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. PeopleTec offers a broad range of services, including systems engineering and analysis, which encompasses requirements development, simulation-based analysis, threat analysis, and operational effectiveness studies. The company also specializes in systems integration, providing comprehensive testing and evaluation services, as well as developmental support through hardware and software systems integration. In addition to these engineering services, PeopleTec delivers IT solutions, including desktop support, cybersecurity, and advanced server architectures, as well as software applications tailored to business intelligence and enterprise integration. Furthermore, the company provides lifecycle and agency support services, focusing on logistics, programmatic assistance, and training support to enhance operational efficiency in defense and space programs.

Southeastern Plateworks

Debt Financing in 2008
Southeastern Plateworks is an industrial manufacturer based in Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in fabricating steel components for material engineering and heavy industrial applications. The company produces fabricated structural steel components and provides related equipment and services for industries such as power generation, air pollution control, and engineering construction, enabling customers to execute complex projects. Founded in 2004, Southeastern Plateworks focuses on delivering customized steel solutions that meet demanding performance and safety requirements.

FireRock Building Materials

Series A in 2007
FireRock specializes in providing a variety of building materials for customized home construction. The company offers an extensive range of products, including masonry fireplaces, pavers, wood flooring, slate and cedar roofing, as well as steel doors and windows. By supplying these materials, FireRock enables homeowners to create personalized designs for their residences, catering to diverse aesthetic and functional preferences.

Digium

Series A in 2006
Digium, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing software and telephony hardware to create unified communications solutions for businesses of various sizes. Known for its open source telephony platform, Asterisk, Digium offers a range of products including business phone systems, IP phones, telephony cards, SIP trunking products, and VoIP gateways. The company also provides hosted and on-premises Switchvox business phone systems that deliver enterprise-class unified communications and UC-as-a-Service solutions. In addition to its hardware and software offerings, Digium offers training services and certifications related to the installation and maintenance of Asterisk systems. The company serves a diverse array of industries, including education, government, healthcare, and professional services, distributing its products through resellers and online partners worldwide. Founded in 1999 and based in Huntsville, Alabama, Digium became a subsidiary of Sangoma Technologies US Inc. in 2018.

Proxsys

Debt Financing in 2006
Proxsys, LLC provides Web-based solutions in preadmissions to healthcare facilities. It focuses on the collection of patient information, scheduling of procedures, admitting of both inpatients and outpatients, and transmitting patient data to appropriate areas within healthcare organizations, as well as points in the process that involve communications with physician offices, insurance payors for purpose of precertification and approval requirements, hospitals, outpatient facilities, and patients. The company also provides security and electronic storage capabilities to safely protect and warehouse patient data. Proxsys, LLC was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Digium

Debt Financing in 2006
Digium, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing software and telephony hardware to create unified communications solutions for businesses of various sizes. Known for its open source telephony platform, Asterisk, Digium offers a range of products including business phone systems, IP phones, telephony cards, SIP trunking products, and VoIP gateways. The company also provides hosted and on-premises Switchvox business phone systems that deliver enterprise-class unified communications and UC-as-a-Service solutions. In addition to its hardware and software offerings, Digium offers training services and certifications related to the installation and maintenance of Asterisk systems. The company serves a diverse array of industries, including education, government, healthcare, and professional services, distributing its products through resellers and online partners worldwide. Founded in 1999 and based in Huntsville, Alabama, Digium became a subsidiary of Sangoma Technologies US Inc. in 2018.

Awarix

Venture Round in 2006
Awarix develops software and online tools tailored for the healthcare industry. Based in Alabama, USA, the company offers a digital platform designed to manage all patient data efficiently. Awarix provides communication and reporting tools that enable operational and administrative staff to quickly access critical information across the entire healthcare enterprise.
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