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.
Past deals in Connecticut
Whitman Controls
Private Equity Round in 2024
Whitman Controls is a manufacturer based in Bristol, Connecticut, specializing in custom-engineered industrial automation solutions. The company designs and produces a wide range of miniature pressure, vacuum, temperature, and liquid level switches and sensors. These products are tailored to meet the specific needs of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), ensuring that customers receive solutions that precisely align with their requirements. Whitman Controls is recognized for its commitment to quality and precision in the development of its switches and sensors, serving various applications across multiple industries.
IntelliBoard
Venture Round in 2023
IntelliBoard, Inc. is a technology company based in Monroe, Connecticut, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a learning analytics platform that serves educational institutions and corporate clients by providing insightful reporting and data analysis. The platform integrates with various Learning Management Systems to deliver real-time data on learner engagement, performance, and the effectiveness of educational content. By transforming raw data into accessible and visually appealing reports, including charts and graphs, IntelliBoard empowers educators and administrators to make informed decisions that enhance learning outcomes and operational efficiency. Its focus on both higher education and corporate training allows IntelliBoard to support clients in achieving their educational goals and optimizing their e-learning investments.
Cybrexa Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Cybrexa Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing an innovative class of small molecule DNA repair inhibitors aimed at improving cancer treatment. Founded in 2016 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, Cybrexa utilizes a proprietary peptide-based technology that specifically targets the tumor microenvironment. This approach allows for enhanced drug delivery and increased therapeutic efficacy, particularly when combined with existing chemotherapies and radiotherapies. By enabling the safe administration of higher drug doses, Cybrexa's therapeutics aim to expand the efficacy of current anticancer agents and address significant unmet medical needs in oncology. The company's novel platform has the potential to redefine drug delivery paradigms and enhance patient outcomes in cancer care.
PayVeris
Debt Financing in 2020
PayVeris, LLC is a cloud-based digital payment and money transfer platform that provides comprehensive solutions for both consumer and business bill payments, as well as external account-to-account transfers between various financial institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cromwell, Connecticut, PayVeris enables person-to-person payments, allowing users to send money electronically from their bank or credit union accounts via web, smartphone, or tablet. The platform includes PayWatch, an integrated fraud prevention solution that monitors transactions for potential risks, and PayItNow, a service that connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers in the payments process. PayVeris has established strategic partnerships with Kony and Corelation to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the digital payments landscape.
PayVeris
Venture Round in 2020
PayVeris, LLC is a cloud-based digital payment and money transfer platform that provides comprehensive solutions for both consumer and business bill payments, as well as external account-to-account transfers between various financial institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cromwell, Connecticut, PayVeris enables person-to-person payments, allowing users to send money electronically from their bank or credit union accounts via web, smartphone, or tablet. The platform includes PayWatch, an integrated fraud prevention solution that monitors transactions for potential risks, and PayItNow, a service that connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers in the payments process. PayVeris has established strategic partnerships with Kony and Corelation to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the digital payments landscape.
P2 Science
Series C in 2020
Founded in 2009 by Yale scientists and a chemical industry veteran, P2 Science is a venture-backed company specializing in renewable specialty chemicals. It converts renewable feedstocks like vegetable oils into high-value products such as flavor, fragrance, and cosmetics ingredients, serving diverse markets including food, personal care, and industrial cleaning.
Awareness Technologies
Debt Financing in 2020
Awareness Technologies, Inc., established in 2000 and headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, specializes in endpoint security solutions for both home and business. The company offers WebWatcher, a parental and employee monitoring software that safeguards children from online predators and cyberbullying, and InterGuard, an employee monitoring tool that provides internal threat solutions, including data loss prevention, web filtering, and mobile data recovery. Additionally, Awareness Technologies provides Screen Time, a parental control application that enables parents to manage and monitor their children's online activities. Serving industries such as financial services, healthcare, and education, the company's solutions help businesses and families make informed decisions about digital consumption and ensure compliance with company policies.
IsoPlexis
Series C in 2020
IsoPlexis is a life science technology company based in Branford, Connecticut, established in 2013. It specializes in developing a single-cell detection system that identifies a wide array of patient immune responses at the single-cell level. The company's platform focuses on cell-based proteomic systems and biomarkers, allowing for the assessment of therapeutic safety and efficacy, monitoring of disease progression, and exploration of functional protein biology and cellular signaling networks. IsoPlexis's technology enables clients to predict cancer patient responses to various novel immunotherapies and cellular therapies, thereby enhancing therapeutic development and informing clinical decision-making.
Merrill Industries
Series C in 2019
Merrill Industries develops packaging and warehousing solutions with the use of corrugated cartons, foam inserts, and wood products. It manufactures in-house with reasonable volume runs, warehouse programs, and innovative design services available.
The company was established in 1973 in Ellington, Connecticut.
Micro Precision Group
Debt Financing in 2019
Micro Precision Group, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of precision machined components and systems primarily serving the United States Department of Defense, as well as sectors such as aerospace, nuclear, commercial, and homeland security. Established in 1981 and based in South Windham, Connecticut, the company operates additional manufacturing and administrative facilities in Maine. Micro Precision Group specializes in producing hydraulic accumulators, valves, actuators, manifold assemblies, and various types of air horns, including locomotive and rapid transit air horns. The company also offers precision tools and prototype aerospace parts, collaborating closely with clients across different industries to meet their specific needs. Through its authorized distributors, Micro Precision Group provides high-quality products designed to support both military and commercial applications.
CiDRA
Debt Financing in 2019
CiDRA Holdings LLC is a provider of innovative instrumentation solutions focused on measurement, monitoring, and control applications across various industries. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, the company specializes in flow and entrained air measurement, as well as grind management products. CiDRA is recognized for its patented SONARtrac® flow technology, which offers a unique approach to measuring flow in challenging slurry applications, particularly within the energy and natural resource sectors. The company's offerings are designed to deliver real-time process monitoring, enabling clients to enhance process efficiency, maximize recovery, and reduce operational costs. CiDRA serves a diverse range of industries, including minerals processing, oil sands, power generation, dredging, and water/wastewater, with a growing international presence and a customer base exceeding 250 across 21 countries.
PayVeris
Series D in 2019
PayVeris, LLC is a cloud-based digital payment and money transfer platform that provides comprehensive solutions for both consumer and business bill payments, as well as external account-to-account transfers between various financial institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cromwell, Connecticut, PayVeris enables person-to-person payments, allowing users to send money electronically from their bank or credit union accounts via web, smartphone, or tablet. The platform includes PayWatch, an integrated fraud prevention solution that monitors transactions for potential risks, and PayItNow, a service that connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers in the payments process. PayVeris has established strategic partnerships with Kony and Corelation to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the digital payments landscape.
IsoPlexis
Series C in 2019
IsoPlexis is a life science technology company based in Branford, Connecticut, established in 2013. It specializes in developing a single-cell detection system that identifies a wide array of patient immune responses at the single-cell level. The company's platform focuses on cell-based proteomic systems and biomarkers, allowing for the assessment of therapeutic safety and efficacy, monitoring of disease progression, and exploration of functional protein biology and cellular signaling networks. IsoPlexis's technology enables clients to predict cancer patient responses to various novel immunotherapies and cellular therapies, thereby enhancing therapeutic development and informing clinical decision-making.
P2 Science
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2009 by Yale scientists and a chemical industry veteran, P2 Science is a venture-backed company specializing in renewable specialty chemicals. It converts renewable feedstocks like vegetable oils into high-value products such as flavor, fragrance, and cosmetics ingredients, serving diverse markets including food, personal care, and industrial cleaning.
PayVeris
Convertible Note in 2018
PayVeris, LLC is a cloud-based digital payment and money transfer platform that provides comprehensive solutions for both consumer and business bill payments, as well as external account-to-account transfers between various financial institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cromwell, Connecticut, PayVeris enables person-to-person payments, allowing users to send money electronically from their bank or credit union accounts via web, smartphone, or tablet. The platform includes PayWatch, an integrated fraud prevention solution that monitors transactions for potential risks, and PayItNow, a service that connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers in the payments process. PayVeris has established strategic partnerships with Kony and Corelation to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the digital payments landscape.
Cybrexa Therapeutics
Debt Financing in 2018
Cybrexa Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing an innovative class of small molecule DNA repair inhibitors aimed at improving cancer treatment. Founded in 2016 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, Cybrexa utilizes a proprietary peptide-based technology that specifically targets the tumor microenvironment. This approach allows for enhanced drug delivery and increased therapeutic efficacy, particularly when combined with existing chemotherapies and radiotherapies. By enabling the safe administration of higher drug doses, Cybrexa's therapeutics aim to expand the efficacy of current anticancer agents and address significant unmet medical needs in oncology. The company's novel platform has the potential to redefine drug delivery paradigms and enhance patient outcomes in cancer care.
Cybrexa Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Cybrexa Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing an innovative class of small molecule DNA repair inhibitors aimed at improving cancer treatment. Founded in 2016 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, Cybrexa utilizes a proprietary peptide-based technology that specifically targets the tumor microenvironment. This approach allows for enhanced drug delivery and increased therapeutic efficacy, particularly when combined with existing chemotherapies and radiotherapies. By enabling the safe administration of higher drug doses, Cybrexa's therapeutics aim to expand the efficacy of current anticancer agents and address significant unmet medical needs in oncology. The company's novel platform has the potential to redefine drug delivery paradigms and enhance patient outcomes in cancer care.
Burke Aerospace
Debt Financing in 2017
Burke Aerospace is an aerospace and defense manufacturing company based in Farmington, Connecticut, established in 1963. The company specializes in electric discharge machining and milling services tailored for the aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and defense sectors. Its offerings include CNC sinker electric discharge machining, wire electric discharge machining, high-speed hole drilling, airflow testing, and five-axis milling. Burke Aerospace is recognized for its high-quality standards and responsiveness, employing efficient processes that facilitate quick tool changeovers and rapid reconfigurations of work cells, thus minimizing downtime and maximizing throughput for its clients. The company is committed to adding value to its services and ensuring customer satisfaction through its lean operational approach.
IsoPlexis
Series B in 2017
IsoPlexis is a life science technology company based in Branford, Connecticut, established in 2013. It specializes in developing a single-cell detection system that identifies a wide array of patient immune responses at the single-cell level. The company's platform focuses on cell-based proteomic systems and biomarkers, allowing for the assessment of therapeutic safety and efficacy, monitoring of disease progression, and exploration of functional protein biology and cellular signaling networks. IsoPlexis's technology enables clients to predict cancer patient responses to various novel immunotherapies and cellular therapies, thereby enhancing therapeutic development and informing clinical decision-making.
Direct Color Systems
Debt Financing in 2017
Direct Color Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of UV LED inkjet printers tailored for commercial and industrial applications. Based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, the company specializes in small and mid-format printers that deliver high-quality, full-color images directly onto both rigid and flexible substrates. Its product lineup includes Direct Jet direct-to-substrate printers, proprietary Color Byte RIP software, and a variety of inks, accessories, and substrates. Direct Color Systems is known for its innovative solutions, such as the ADA/Braille signage printing process and advanced capabilities for cylindrical and conical printing. The company also offers custom-engineered inkjet printers to meet diverse application needs, serving industries including signage, awards, manufacturing, and labeling. Products are distributed globally through a network of distributors, reflecting the company's commitment to providing comprehensive printing solutions. Established in 1995, Direct Color Systems continues to lead in the development of cutting-edge printing technologies.
P2 Science
Series B in 2017
Founded in 2009 by Yale scientists and a chemical industry veteran, P2 Science is a venture-backed company specializing in renewable specialty chemicals. It converts renewable feedstocks like vegetable oils into high-value products such as flavor, fragrance, and cosmetics ingredients, serving diverse markets including food, personal care, and industrial cleaning.
Merrill Industries
Series B in 2016
Merrill Industries develops packaging and warehousing solutions with the use of corrugated cartons, foam inserts, and wood products. It manufactures in-house with reasonable volume runs, warehouse programs, and innovative design services available.
The company was established in 1973 in Ellington, Connecticut.
Merrill Industries
Debt Financing in 2016
Merrill Industries develops packaging and warehousing solutions with the use of corrugated cartons, foam inserts, and wood products. It manufactures in-house with reasonable volume runs, warehouse programs, and innovative design services available.
The company was established in 1973 in Ellington, Connecticut.
IsoPlexis
Series B in 2016
IsoPlexis is a life science technology company based in Branford, Connecticut, established in 2013. It specializes in developing a single-cell detection system that identifies a wide array of patient immune responses at the single-cell level. The company's platform focuses on cell-based proteomic systems and biomarkers, allowing for the assessment of therapeutic safety and efficacy, monitoring of disease progression, and exploration of functional protein biology and cellular signaling networks. IsoPlexis's technology enables clients to predict cancer patient responses to various novel immunotherapies and cellular therapies, thereby enhancing therapeutic development and informing clinical decision-making.
P2 Science
Debt Financing in 2016
Founded in 2009 by Yale scientists and a chemical industry veteran, P2 Science is a venture-backed company specializing in renewable specialty chemicals. It converts renewable feedstocks like vegetable oils into high-value products such as flavor, fragrance, and cosmetics ingredients, serving diverse markets including food, personal care, and industrial cleaning.
Air Temp Mechanical Services
Debt Financing in 2016
Founded in 1978, Air Temp Mechanical Services specializes in mechanical contracting for commercial and industrial applications. The company offers comprehensive solutions including design, installation, maintenance, and service of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Its services cover a wide range of HVAC equipment, serving clients across various industries such as corporate, education, government, healthcare, and data centers.
Burke Aerospace
Debt Financing in 2016
Burke Aerospace is an aerospace and defense manufacturing company based in Farmington, Connecticut, established in 1963. The company specializes in electric discharge machining and milling services tailored for the aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and defense sectors. Its offerings include CNC sinker electric discharge machining, wire electric discharge machining, high-speed hole drilling, airflow testing, and five-axis milling. Burke Aerospace is recognized for its high-quality standards and responsiveness, employing efficient processes that facilitate quick tool changeovers and rapid reconfigurations of work cells, thus minimizing downtime and maximizing throughput for its clients. The company is committed to adding value to its services and ensuring customer satisfaction through its lean operational approach.
PayVeris
Venture Round in 2016
PayVeris, LLC is a cloud-based digital payment and money transfer platform that provides comprehensive solutions for both consumer and business bill payments, as well as external account-to-account transfers between various financial institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cromwell, Connecticut, PayVeris enables person-to-person payments, allowing users to send money electronically from their bank or credit union accounts via web, smartphone, or tablet. The platform includes PayWatch, an integrated fraud prevention solution that monitors transactions for potential risks, and PayItNow, a service that connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers in the payments process. PayVeris has established strategic partnerships with Kony and Corelation to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the digital payments landscape.
P2 Science
Convertible Note in 2016
Founded in 2009 by Yale scientists and a chemical industry veteran, P2 Science is a venture-backed company specializing in renewable specialty chemicals. It converts renewable feedstocks like vegetable oils into high-value products such as flavor, fragrance, and cosmetics ingredients, serving diverse markets including food, personal care, and industrial cleaning.
Air Temp Mechanical Services
Debt Financing in 2015
Founded in 1978, Air Temp Mechanical Services specializes in mechanical contracting for commercial and industrial applications. The company offers comprehensive solutions including design, installation, maintenance, and service of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Its services cover a wide range of HVAC equipment, serving clients across various industries such as corporate, education, government, healthcare, and data centers.
PayVeris
Series C in 2015
PayVeris, LLC is a cloud-based digital payment and money transfer platform that provides comprehensive solutions for both consumer and business bill payments, as well as external account-to-account transfers between various financial institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cromwell, Connecticut, PayVeris enables person-to-person payments, allowing users to send money electronically from their bank or credit union accounts via web, smartphone, or tablet. The platform includes PayWatch, an integrated fraud prevention solution that monitors transactions for potential risks, and PayItNow, a service that connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers in the payments process. PayVeris has established strategic partnerships with Kony and Corelation to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the digital payments landscape.
AxioMx
Venture Round in 2015
AxioMx Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Branford, Connecticut, specializes in the discovery, development, production, and delivery of recombinant antibodies. The company provides a comprehensive suite of custom antibody services, catering to the needs of life science researchers across diagnostic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic sectors. AxioMx's offerings include antigen and project design consultation, recombinant antibody development, antibody optimization, and protein production and purification services. Utilizing proprietary phage display libraries and affinity maturation techniques, the company excels in creating high-affinity, specific antibodies, including those for challenging targets such as phosphorylated proteins and non-immunogenic antigens. Additionally, AxioMx supports various antibody optimization processes, including scFv to IgG conversion and antibody labeling. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to synthetic recombinant antibodies, which serve vital roles in research, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic applications.
NovaTract Surgical
Debt Financing in 2015
NovaTract Surgical, Inc. is a medical device company dedicated to enhancing minimally invasive surgical practices. Founded in 2010 and based in Madison, Connecticut, the company specializes in developing innovative solutions such as the NovaGrasp, a single-use laparoscopic grasper for tissue and organ retraction, and the NovaTract, a dynamic retractor designed for various surgical fields including colorectal, urologic, gynecologic, and robotic-assisted procedures. NovaTract Surgical aims to address the needs of the rapidly evolving fields of single-incision laparoscopic surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, providing healthcare institutions with advanced tools to improve surgical outcomes.
PayVeris
Convertible Note in 2014
PayVeris, LLC is a cloud-based digital payment and money transfer platform that provides comprehensive solutions for both consumer and business bill payments, as well as external account-to-account transfers between various financial institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cromwell, Connecticut, PayVeris enables person-to-person payments, allowing users to send money electronically from their bank or credit union accounts via web, smartphone, or tablet. The platform includes PayWatch, an integrated fraud prevention solution that monitors transactions for potential risks, and PayItNow, a service that connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers in the payments process. PayVeris has established strategic partnerships with Kony and Corelation to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the digital payments landscape.
Precipio Diagnostics
Series B in 2013
Precipio Diagnostics is a cancer diagnostics company based in New Haven, Connecticut, specializing in clinical diagnostic services for hematopoietic cancers. The company offers advanced diagnostic products, including the HemeScreen panel for genetic mutation testing and the IV-Cell media, which enhances the accuracy of laboratory results. Precipio serves a diverse clientele, including oncologists, hospitals, reference laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies. In its commitment to improving cancer care, the company collaborates with prominent academic institutions such as the Yale School of Medicine and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, fostering connections between physicians and leading pathologists. With laboratories in New Haven and Omaha, Precipio aims to reduce instances of cancer misdiagnoses and provide essential diagnostics to oncologists across the United States.
PayVeris
Venture Round in 2013
PayVeris, LLC is a cloud-based digital payment and money transfer platform that provides comprehensive solutions for both consumer and business bill payments, as well as external account-to-account transfers between various financial institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cromwell, Connecticut, PayVeris enables person-to-person payments, allowing users to send money electronically from their bank or credit union accounts via web, smartphone, or tablet. The platform includes PayWatch, an integrated fraud prevention solution that monitors transactions for potential risks, and PayItNow, a service that connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers in the payments process. PayVeris has established strategic partnerships with Kony and Corelation to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the digital payments landscape.
City Carting & Recycling
Debt Financing in 2013
City Carting & Recycling is a waste management company based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializing in residential and commercial garbage collection and recycling services across Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut, as well as Westchester County in New York. Established in 1976, the company serves over 11,000 customers, offering curbside trash pickup and refuse collection for various residential and commercial needs. In addition to standard collection services, City Carting provides dumpster and container rentals, demolition services, and recycling solutions, including LEED-compliant services for environmentally conscious clients. The company operates volume reduction and recycling facilities in Stamford, Milford, Norwalk, and Somers, which are accessible to the public and other waste haulers. Its commitment to efficient service is enhanced by the use of GPS technology for coordinating collection routes and vehicles.
City Carting & Recycling
Venture Round in 2012
City Carting & Recycling is a waste management company based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializing in residential and commercial garbage collection and recycling services across Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut, as well as Westchester County in New York. Established in 1976, the company serves over 11,000 customers, offering curbside trash pickup and refuse collection for various residential and commercial needs. In addition to standard collection services, City Carting provides dumpster and container rentals, demolition services, and recycling solutions, including LEED-compliant services for environmentally conscious clients. The company operates volume reduction and recycling facilities in Stamford, Milford, Norwalk, and Somers, which are accessible to the public and other waste haulers. Its commitment to efficient service is enhanced by the use of GPS technology for coordinating collection routes and vehicles.
Merrill Industries
Debt Financing in 2012
Merrill Industries develops packaging and warehousing solutions with the use of corrugated cartons, foam inserts, and wood products. It manufactures in-house with reasonable volume runs, warehouse programs, and innovative design services available.
The company was established in 1973 in Ellington, Connecticut.
Merrill Industries
Series A in 2012
Merrill Industries develops packaging and warehousing solutions with the use of corrugated cartons, foam inserts, and wood products. It manufactures in-house with reasonable volume runs, warehouse programs, and innovative design services available.
The company was established in 1973 in Ellington, Connecticut.
City Carting & Recycling
Series A in 2012
City Carting & Recycling is a waste management company based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializing in residential and commercial garbage collection and recycling services across Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut, as well as Westchester County in New York. Established in 1976, the company serves over 11,000 customers, offering curbside trash pickup and refuse collection for various residential and commercial needs. In addition to standard collection services, City Carting provides dumpster and container rentals, demolition services, and recycling solutions, including LEED-compliant services for environmentally conscious clients. The company operates volume reduction and recycling facilities in Stamford, Milford, Norwalk, and Somers, which are accessible to the public and other waste haulers. Its commitment to efficient service is enhanced by the use of GPS technology for coordinating collection routes and vehicles.
Floop
Debt Financing in 2012
Floop, Inc. operates as a mobile application that offers real time graphical interface. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Woodbridge, Connecticut.
NovaTract Surgical
Series A in 2012
NovaTract Surgical, Inc. is a medical device company dedicated to enhancing minimally invasive surgical practices. Founded in 2010 and based in Madison, Connecticut, the company specializes in developing innovative solutions such as the NovaGrasp, a single-use laparoscopic grasper for tissue and organ retraction, and the NovaTract, a dynamic retractor designed for various surgical fields including colorectal, urologic, gynecologic, and robotic-assisted procedures. NovaTract Surgical aims to address the needs of the rapidly evolving fields of single-incision laparoscopic surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, providing healthcare institutions with advanced tools to improve surgical outcomes.
NovaTract Surgical
Venture Round in 2012
NovaTract Surgical, Inc. is a medical device company dedicated to enhancing minimally invasive surgical practices. Founded in 2010 and based in Madison, Connecticut, the company specializes in developing innovative solutions such as the NovaGrasp, a single-use laparoscopic grasper for tissue and organ retraction, and the NovaTract, a dynamic retractor designed for various surgical fields including colorectal, urologic, gynecologic, and robotic-assisted procedures. NovaTract Surgical aims to address the needs of the rapidly evolving fields of single-incision laparoscopic surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, providing healthcare institutions with advanced tools to improve surgical outcomes.
Accelerated Orthopedic Technologies
Debt Financing in 2012
Accelerated Orthopedic Technologies, Inc. is a Guilford, Connecticut-based company that specializes in developing proprietary instruments for the treatment of articular cartilage defects. The company offers custom sizes, shapes, and matching topography for cartilage grafts, which are essential for addressing joint-related issues. Founded in 2009 and initially known as Advanced Orthopedic Technologies, the company rebranded to its current name in February 2010. Through its innovative approach, Accelerated Orthopedic Technologies aims to improve surgical outcomes and enhance patient care in orthopedic procedures.
Environmental Energy Services
Debt Financing in 2012
Environmental Energy Services, Inc. is a clean energy company focused on enhancing energy efficiency and controlling air pollution through innovative chemistry and engineering solutions. Founded in 1992 and based in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, the company offers a range of products and services, including CoalTreat for slagging and fouling issues, AddChem for corrosion reduction in biomass-fired boilers, and Opacitrol as a combustion catalyst for oil-fired systems. Additionally, it provides comprehensive water management solutions through KLeeNwater and advanced emissions control technologies such as Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction and Selective Catalytic Reduction systems. The company also specializes in mercury capture with its KLeeNscrub/KLeeN-Ox products. Serving utility and power plants, Environmental Energy Services operates through a network of trained sales professionals and field service technicians across North America and internationally.
The Green Life Guides
Debt Financing in 2012
The Green Life Guides, LLC operates an online site for wedding ideas, products, and services. Its products and services include business cards, live events, food and flowers, and service directory for vendors; products and gifts for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and holidays; living room furniture; table linens and flatware; appliances and electronics, baking, cleaning supplies, cookware, and cutting boards; baskets, rugs, candles and candle holders, centerpieces, curtains, and hardware; organization and storage products; blankets, quilts, duvets, sheets, mattresses, pillows, and accents; towels, bathroom accessories, rugs and mats, shower curtains, and personal care and beauty products; garden accessories, composters, and plants and seeds; and dog and cat supplies. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.
City Carting & Recycling
Debt Financing in 2012
City Carting & Recycling is a waste management company based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializing in residential and commercial garbage collection and recycling services across Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut, as well as Westchester County in New York. Established in 1976, the company serves over 11,000 customers, offering curbside trash pickup and refuse collection for various residential and commercial needs. In addition to standard collection services, City Carting provides dumpster and container rentals, demolition services, and recycling solutions, including LEED-compliant services for environmentally conscious clients. The company operates volume reduction and recycling facilities in Stamford, Milford, Norwalk, and Somers, which are accessible to the public and other waste haulers. Its commitment to efficient service is enhanced by the use of GPS technology for coordinating collection routes and vehicles.
Greenleaf Biofuels
Debt Financing in 2012
Greenleaf Biofuels is a limited liability company formed in 2004 to bring renewable energy alternatives to Americans who value preserving our natural environment and strengthening our energy security. The Company was one of the first wholesale and retail distributors of biodiesel in New England, and is now developing a regional biodiesel manufacturing facility in New Haven, CT – the largest tank farm port between New York and Boston.
Zadspace
Venture Round in 2012
Zadspace Inc., a Norwalk, Connecticut is a software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based platform that enables retailers to deliver targeted advertisements on 4†x 6†color labels affixed to packages shipped to consumers, has closed a $3.2m Series B venture financing round.
The Green Life Guides
Private Equity Round in 2011
The Green Life Guides, LLC operates an online site for wedding ideas, products, and services. Its products and services include business cards, live events, food and flowers, and service directory for vendors; products and gifts for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and holidays; living room furniture; table linens and flatware; appliances and electronics, baking, cleaning supplies, cookware, and cutting boards; baskets, rugs, candles and candle holders, centerpieces, curtains, and hardware; organization and storage products; blankets, quilts, duvets, sheets, mattresses, pillows, and accents; towels, bathroom accessories, rugs and mats, shower curtains, and personal care and beauty products; garden accessories, composters, and plants and seeds; and dog and cat supplies. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.
XLerant
Debt Financing in 2011
XLerant, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based budgeting, forecasting, and reporting software designed for finance teams and budget managers. Founded in 2004 and based in Stamford, Connecticut, the company offers BudgetPak, a user-friendly software solution that simplifies the budgeting process through a table-driven approach and plain English prompts, making it accessible for non-financial managers. XLerant serves a diverse range of industries, including non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, technology providers, and various sectors such as transportation, insurance, and real estate. In addition to its software offerings, XLerant provides implementation support, user training, and ongoing assistance to ensure effective use of its products. The company operates as a subsidiary of Jonas Operating Group.
Floop
Seed Round in 2011
Floop, Inc. operates as a mobile application that offers real time graphical interface. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Woodbridge, Connecticut.
NovaTract Surgical
Seed Round in 2011
NovaTract Surgical, Inc. is a medical device company dedicated to enhancing minimally invasive surgical practices. Founded in 2010 and based in Madison, Connecticut, the company specializes in developing innovative solutions such as the NovaGrasp, a single-use laparoscopic grasper for tissue and organ retraction, and the NovaTract, a dynamic retractor designed for various surgical fields including colorectal, urologic, gynecologic, and robotic-assisted procedures. NovaTract Surgical aims to address the needs of the rapidly evolving fields of single-incision laparoscopic surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, providing healthcare institutions with advanced tools to improve surgical outcomes.
Greenleaf Biofuels
Debt Financing in 2011
Greenleaf Biofuels is a limited liability company formed in 2004 to bring renewable energy alternatives to Americans who value preserving our natural environment and strengthening our energy security. The Company was one of the first wholesale and retail distributors of biodiesel in New England, and is now developing a regional biodiesel manufacturing facility in New Haven, CT – the largest tank farm port between New York and Boston.
The Green Life Guides
Debt Financing in 2011
The Green Life Guides, LLC operates an online site for wedding ideas, products, and services. Its products and services include business cards, live events, food and flowers, and service directory for vendors; products and gifts for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and holidays; living room furniture; table linens and flatware; appliances and electronics, baking, cleaning supplies, cookware, and cutting boards; baskets, rugs, candles and candle holders, centerpieces, curtains, and hardware; organization and storage products; blankets, quilts, duvets, sheets, mattresses, pillows, and accents; towels, bathroom accessories, rugs and mats, shower curtains, and personal care and beauty products; garden accessories, composters, and plants and seeds; and dog and cat supplies. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.
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