Advantage Capital

Advantage Capital, established in 1992, is a venture capital firm specializing in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt capital investments. It focuses on small businesses, particularly those in low-income communities and underserved areas, supporting state and local economic development efforts. The firm invests across various industries, including manufacturing, technology, business services, and renewable energy, with a typical initial investment range of $0.5 million to $10 million. Advantage Capital provides debt capital in forms such as senior debt, subordinated loans, and government-guaranteed lending, as well as equity capital to real estate development firms. It operates from multiple offices across the United States, with a headquarters in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Al Alvarez

Director

Brian Anderson

Managing Director

Michael Benson

Senior Vice President

Anthony Billings

Vice President

Adam Constantinides

Senior Vice President

Anaëlle Croteau

Vice President

Trey Garland

Senior Associate

Trey Garland

Senior Associate and Investment Team Member

Joseph Henderson

Senior Vice President

Joseph 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 N. Obletz

CFO

Tim Perusek

Principal

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

Jeffrey Gentsch

Venture Partner

J.P. Lynch

Vice President, Investments

Past deals in Hawaii

Maverick Helicopters

Debt Financing in 2020
Maverick Helicopters is an aviation tourism company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, founded in 1995. It specializes in offering helicopter tours to popular destinations, including the Grand Canyon and Hawaii. In addition to scenic helicopter rides, the company provides services for weddings and VIP charters, catering to a range of customer needs. Maverick Helicopters aims to deliver adventurous experiences at competitive prices, making helicopter tours accessible to a broad audience.

Nanopoint

Debt Financing in 2011
Nanopoint, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Kahului, Hawaii, specializing in the development and marketing of cellular experimentation systems for the life sciences sector. The company offers a range of innovative products, including the cellTRAY Microfluidics Systems, designed for assisted reproduction applications, and live cell imaging systems that facilitate long-term studies of live cells. Their compact inverted microscope serves routine monitoring needs, while various accessories support experimental processes. Nanopoint's systems enable multi-day experimentation in controlled environments, enhancing precision, repeatability, and efficiency compared to traditional methods. The company's technologies are utilized across diverse applications, including assisted reproductive technology, drug discovery, and cell culturing, contributing significantly to advancements in life science research.

Keahole Solar Power

Series B in 2009
Keahole Solar Power (KSP) is a Hawaii-based developer focused on solar projects and technology. The company specializes in micro-utility scaled solar farms, utilizing various solar technologies, including MicroCSP developed by Sopogy, to create innovative solutions for energy generation and storage. KSP is committed to advancing proprietary methods for installation, operation, and control of solar farms, thereby supporting Hawaii's transition to a sustainable renewable energy future. Through its developments, KSP enables clients to harness solar energy efficiently, contributing to the overall growth of renewable energy assets in the region.

Keahole Solar Power

Series A in 2008
Keahole Solar Power (KSP) is a Hawaii-based developer focused on solar projects and technology. The company specializes in micro-utility scaled solar farms, utilizing various solar technologies, including MicroCSP developed by Sopogy, to create innovative solutions for energy generation and storage. KSP is committed to advancing proprietary methods for installation, operation, and control of solar farms, thereby supporting Hawaii's transition to a sustainable renewable energy future. Through its developments, KSP enables clients to harness solar energy efficiently, contributing to the overall growth of renewable energy assets in the region.

Hawaii Biotech

Series A in 2004
Hawaii Biotech, Inc., established in 1982 and based in Aiea, Hawaii, is a biotechnology company specializing in the research and development of prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases. It offers a recombinant protein production platform, applicable to manufacturing vaccines, diagnostic kits, and research tools. The company's vaccine pipeline includes targets such as West Nile, dengue, influenza, hepatitis C, malaria, Japanese encephalitis, Ebola, and Eastern equine encephalitis. Additionally, Hawaii Biotech develops recombinant subunit protein vaccines, focusing on the quality of recombinant protein produced and its impact on immunogenicity, and GPI-0100, a saponin adjuvant to enhance immune responses, particularly in cancer therapies.

Nascent Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2003
Nascent Pharmaceuticals is a manufacturer of pharmaceutical drugs. Nascent Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1999 and was headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Nanopoint

Venture Round in 1998
Nanopoint, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Kahului, Hawaii, specializing in the development and marketing of cellular experimentation systems for the life sciences sector. The company offers a range of innovative products, including the cellTRAY Microfluidics Systems, designed for assisted reproduction applications, and live cell imaging systems that facilitate long-term studies of live cells. Their compact inverted microscope serves routine monitoring needs, while various accessories support experimental processes. Nanopoint's systems enable multi-day experimentation in controlled environments, enhancing precision, repeatability, and efficiency compared to traditional methods. The company's technologies are utilized across diverse applications, including assisted reproductive technology, drug discovery, and cell culturing, contributing significantly to advancements in life science research.
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