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

Christopher C. Harris

Principal

Joseph Henderson

Senior Vice President

Joseph Henderson

Senior Vice President, Investment Team

Leah Hendricks

Vice President

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 Texas

TWG Supply

Debt Financing in 2021
TWG Supply is a distributor based in Grapevine, Texas, specializing in parts and equipment for airport ground operations, including Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) and Ground Support Equipment (GSE). The company focuses on providing essential supplies for airport terminals and support facilities. TWG Supply enhances its offerings through tailored services designed to meet the unique needs of each client. These services include specialized approval processes, software integration, and advanced communication and reporting capabilities. Additionally, TWG Supply manages security and customs clearance processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency for its customers. The company also provides supplier-owned stock designated for specific clients and offers after-hours services to accommodate varying operational requirements.

Traxo

Corporate Round in 2019
Traxo, Inc. is a technology company specializing in itinerary management and loyalty tracking solutions for both corporate and leisure travel. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Traxo offers a platform that integrates with travel management and expense management tools to capture off-platform bookings. Key products include Traxo CAPTURE, which delivers booking data to user applications, Traxo CONNECT, which provides comprehensive visibility of both managed and unmanaged travel bookings, Traxo FILTER, which automatically captures off-channel corporate travel bookings, and Traxo TRAVELER, which offers itineraries and flight alerts. The company's solutions are utilized by corporate travel management, expense management applications, and concierge services, allowing travel managers and agencies to proactively track and manage travel activities in real time.

Austin Eastciders

Convertible Note in 2019
Austin Eastciders, Inc. is a cider producer based in Austin, Texas, established in 2013 with the mission of revitalizing interest in cider in the United States. The company specializes in crafting traditionally made ciders using real fruit, particularly sourcing cider apples from Europe along with bitter sharp varieties to achieve drier, smoother, and more complex flavors. Their product lineup began with the Original Dry cider and has since expanded to include a variety of styles, such as Texas Honey, Hopped, Pineapple, and Blood Orange, aimed at attracting a diverse range of cider enthusiasts. By focusing on quality ingredients and innovative flavors, Austin Eastciders offers consumers traditional American ciders at accessible prices.

Traxo

Debt Financing in 2019
Traxo, Inc. is a technology company specializing in itinerary management and loyalty tracking solutions for both corporate and leisure travel. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Traxo offers a platform that integrates with travel management and expense management tools to capture off-platform bookings. Key products include Traxo CAPTURE, which delivers booking data to user applications, Traxo CONNECT, which provides comprehensive visibility of both managed and unmanaged travel bookings, Traxo FILTER, which automatically captures off-channel corporate travel bookings, and Traxo TRAVELER, which offers itineraries and flight alerts. The company's solutions are utilized by corporate travel management, expense management applications, and concierge services, allowing travel managers and agencies to proactively track and manage travel activities in real time.

Austin Eastciders

Venture Round in 2018
Austin Eastciders, Inc. is a cider producer based in Austin, Texas, established in 2013 with the mission of revitalizing interest in cider in the United States. The company specializes in crafting traditionally made ciders using real fruit, particularly sourcing cider apples from Europe along with bitter sharp varieties to achieve drier, smoother, and more complex flavors. Their product lineup began with the Original Dry cider and has since expanded to include a variety of styles, such as Texas Honey, Hopped, Pineapple, and Blood Orange, aimed at attracting a diverse range of cider enthusiasts. By focusing on quality ingredients and innovative flavors, Austin Eastciders offers consumers traditional American ciders at accessible prices.

Austin Eastciders

Venture Round in 2017
Austin Eastciders, Inc. is a cider producer based in Austin, Texas, established in 2013 with the mission of revitalizing interest in cider in the United States. The company specializes in crafting traditionally made ciders using real fruit, particularly sourcing cider apples from Europe along with bitter sharp varieties to achieve drier, smoother, and more complex flavors. Their product lineup began with the Original Dry cider and has since expanded to include a variety of styles, such as Texas Honey, Hopped, Pineapple, and Blood Orange, aimed at attracting a diverse range of cider enthusiasts. By focusing on quality ingredients and innovative flavors, Austin Eastciders offers consumers traditional American ciders at accessible prices.

The Lawrence Group

Debt Financing in 2016
The Lawrence Group, Inc. is a comprehensive architectural firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and New York, New York. Founded in 1983, the company provides a wide range of services including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, graphic design, urban planning, and construction management. The firm is dedicated to delivering creative and holistic solutions that enhance the human experience across various sectors, including higher education, healthcare, corporate environments, hospitality, and residential projects. Additionally, The Lawrence Group operates a restaurant in St. Louis, offering a diverse menu that includes meals, soups, salads, pizzas, and desserts. Its commitment to understanding the impact of design decisions ensures that each project aligns with a shared vision while addressing the specific needs of its clients.

Caringo

Series B in 2016
Caringo, Inc. is a software provider specializing in object storage solutions designed for managing unstructured data. Their flagship product, CAStor, facilitates private cloud storage and allows customers to create robust storage clusters without reliance on proprietary hardware. The company also offers various solutions, including Content Router for data distribution, FileFly for managing infrequently accessed data, and Elastic Content Protection for flexible data protection tailored to specific storage needs. Additionally, CloudScaler enables organizations to provide cloud storage as a service, while Indexer provides insights into data stored on the platform. With a customer base that spans from small and medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies, Caringo focuses on delivering scalable, affordable, and efficient data management solutions. Founded in 2005 and based in Austin, Texas, the company emphasizes simplicity and a customer-centric approach in its offerings.

Bypass Mobile

Venture Round in 2016
Bypass Mobile, LLC is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in mobile ordering and payment solutions for public venues and campuses. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on simplifying commerce for sports and entertainment properties through innovative software solutions rather than traditional hardware. Bypass Mobile offers native applications and a mobile web view, enabling third-party developers to create custom applications that integrate seamlessly with existing payment and point-of-sale systems. The company addresses the complexities of high-volume operations by implementing both fixed and mobile solutions for various service areas, including concessions, merchandising, and portable sales. Bypass Mobile has established operations across multiple states, including Arizona, California, and New York, and has enhanced payment processes for major leagues such as the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS. As of March 2020, Bypass Mobile operates as a subsidiary of Fiserv, Inc.

Burkhalter Rigging

Debt Financing in 2016
Burkhalter Rigging, founded in 1973 by Leon Burkhalter and later expanded by his son Delynn, has evolved into a prominent provider of specialized rigging and transportation services. Originally established as Crane Service, Inc. in Columbus, Mississippi, the company rebranded in 1984 and now operates as a third-generation family business with a national and international presence. With depot yards in Columbus and Houston, Texas, and sales offices across the United States, Burkhalter Rigging offers a range of services, including heavy lifting, crane rental, and specialized transportation. The company focuses on mission-critical shipments for industries such as petrochemical, power, civil, and marine, ensuring the safe transport of large and heavy cargoes while adapting to customer needs and tighter schedules.

Traxo

Series B in 2015
Traxo, Inc. is a technology company specializing in itinerary management and loyalty tracking solutions for both corporate and leisure travel. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Traxo offers a platform that integrates with travel management and expense management tools to capture off-platform bookings. Key products include Traxo CAPTURE, which delivers booking data to user applications, Traxo CONNECT, which provides comprehensive visibility of both managed and unmanaged travel bookings, Traxo FILTER, which automatically captures off-channel corporate travel bookings, and Traxo TRAVELER, which offers itineraries and flight alerts. The company's solutions are utilized by corporate travel management, expense management applications, and concierge services, allowing travel managers and agencies to proactively track and manage travel activities in real time.

The Lawrence Group

Debt Financing in 2014
The Lawrence Group, Inc. is a comprehensive architectural firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and New York, New York. Founded in 1983, the company provides a wide range of services including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, graphic design, urban planning, and construction management. The firm is dedicated to delivering creative and holistic solutions that enhance the human experience across various sectors, including higher education, healthcare, corporate environments, hospitality, and residential projects. Additionally, The Lawrence Group operates a restaurant in St. Louis, offering a diverse menu that includes meals, soups, salads, pizzas, and desserts. Its commitment to understanding the impact of design decisions ensures that each project aligns with a shared vision while addressing the specific needs of its clients.

Caringo

Venture Round in 2014
Caringo, Inc. is a software provider specializing in object storage solutions designed for managing unstructured data. Their flagship product, CAStor, facilitates private cloud storage and allows customers to create robust storage clusters without reliance on proprietary hardware. The company also offers various solutions, including Content Router for data distribution, FileFly for managing infrequently accessed data, and Elastic Content Protection for flexible data protection tailored to specific storage needs. Additionally, CloudScaler enables organizations to provide cloud storage as a service, while Indexer provides insights into data stored on the platform. With a customer base that spans from small and medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies, Caringo focuses on delivering scalable, affordable, and efficient data management solutions. Founded in 2005 and based in Austin, Texas, the company emphasizes simplicity and a customer-centric approach in its offerings.

Traxo

Series A in 2013
Traxo, Inc. is a technology company specializing in itinerary management and loyalty tracking solutions for both corporate and leisure travel. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Traxo offers a platform that integrates with travel management and expense management tools to capture off-platform bookings. Key products include Traxo CAPTURE, which delivers booking data to user applications, Traxo CONNECT, which provides comprehensive visibility of both managed and unmanaged travel bookings, Traxo FILTER, which automatically captures off-channel corporate travel bookings, and Traxo TRAVELER, which offers itineraries and flight alerts. The company's solutions are utilized by corporate travel management, expense management applications, and concierge services, allowing travel managers and agencies to proactively track and manage travel activities in real time.

Esperance Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2011
Esperance Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing targeted anticancer drugs for women with ovarian and breast cancer. The company's key product, EP-100, is an oncolytic peptide designed to selectively bind to receptors for luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) found on cancer cells, enabling it to destroy these cells while sparing normal tissue. This innovative approach allows the drug to effectively target both dividing and non-dividing cancer cells, including those resistant to traditional chemotherapy. Esperance has formed a strategic alliance with MD Anderson Cancer Center to expedite the clinical development of EP-100, further enhancing its commitment to advancing cancer treatment. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is dedicated to improving outcomes for patients through its novel therapeutic strategies.

Broadband iTV

Series C in 2011
Broadband iTV, Inc. specializes in the design, execution, and management of interactive television and video-on-demand (VOD) applications. The company provides a range of services, including on-demand advertising and user-generated content, alongside web-to-iTV applications for digital television. Through its plug-and-play technology, Broadband iTV offers an interactive community channel that facilitates communication among community members and enables peer-to-peer buying and selling. Additionally, the company operates a web platform that allows businesses, community organizations, and individuals to publish video content directly to television. Its offerings also include video personals, greeting cards, talent contests, short films, and music videos targeted at both adults and teens. Founded in 2001, Broadband iTV is based in Austin, Texas.

Motion Computing

Debt Financing in 2010
Motion Computing, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in producing slate tablet PCs tailored for mobile professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and field force automation. The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation in mobile computing and wireless communications, offering a range of tablet PCs and accessories designed to enhance productivity for users on the move. Motion Computing emphasizes the integration of advanced technologies into its products, which include award-winning tablets, peripherals, software, and services. This dedication to addressing the evolving needs of its customers positions Motion as a leader in providing comprehensive computing solutions for professionals who require reliable and versatile technology in their work environments.

Broadband iTV

Series A in 2009
Broadband iTV, Inc. specializes in the design, execution, and management of interactive television and video-on-demand (VOD) applications. The company provides a range of services, including on-demand advertising and user-generated content, alongside web-to-iTV applications for digital television. Through its plug-and-play technology, Broadband iTV offers an interactive community channel that facilitates communication among community members and enables peer-to-peer buying and selling. Additionally, the company operates a web platform that allows businesses, community organizations, and individuals to publish video content directly to television. Its offerings also include video personals, greeting cards, talent contests, short films, and music videos targeted at both adults and teens. Founded in 2001, Broadband iTV is based in Austin, Texas.

Broadband iTV

Debt Financing in 2009
Broadband iTV, Inc. specializes in the design, execution, and management of interactive television and video-on-demand (VOD) applications. The company provides a range of services, including on-demand advertising and user-generated content, alongside web-to-iTV applications for digital television. Through its plug-and-play technology, Broadband iTV offers an interactive community channel that facilitates communication among community members and enables peer-to-peer buying and selling. Additionally, the company operates a web platform that allows businesses, community organizations, and individuals to publish video content directly to television. Its offerings also include video personals, greeting cards, talent contests, short films, and music videos targeted at both adults and teens. Founded in 2001, Broadband iTV is based in Austin, Texas.

Broadband iTV

Series C in 2009
Broadband iTV, Inc. specializes in the design, execution, and management of interactive television and video-on-demand (VOD) applications. The company provides a range of services, including on-demand advertising and user-generated content, alongside web-to-iTV applications for digital television. Through its plug-and-play technology, Broadband iTV offers an interactive community channel that facilitates communication among community members and enables peer-to-peer buying and selling. Additionally, the company operates a web platform that allows businesses, community organizations, and individuals to publish video content directly to television. Its offerings also include video personals, greeting cards, talent contests, short films, and music videos targeted at both adults and teens. Founded in 2001, Broadband iTV is based in Austin, Texas.

American Truss

Debt Financing in 2009
American Truss manufactures wood roof and floor trusses. Founded in 1993 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Broadband iTV

Series C in 2008
Broadband iTV, Inc. specializes in the design, execution, and management of interactive television and video-on-demand (VOD) applications. The company provides a range of services, including on-demand advertising and user-generated content, alongside web-to-iTV applications for digital television. Through its plug-and-play technology, Broadband iTV offers an interactive community channel that facilitates communication among community members and enables peer-to-peer buying and selling. Additionally, the company operates a web platform that allows businesses, community organizations, and individuals to publish video content directly to television. Its offerings also include video personals, greeting cards, talent contests, short films, and music videos targeted at both adults and teens. Founded in 2001, Broadband iTV is based in Austin, Texas.

Safety Tubs

Debt Financing in 2008
Safety Tubs specializes in selling and manufacturing bathtubs. The company is based in Grand Prairie, Texas.

The Lawrence Group

Debt Financing in 2008
The Lawrence Group, Inc. is a comprehensive architectural firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and New York, New York. Founded in 1983, the company provides a wide range of services including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, graphic design, urban planning, and construction management. The firm is dedicated to delivering creative and holistic solutions that enhance the human experience across various sectors, including higher education, healthcare, corporate environments, hospitality, and residential projects. Additionally, The Lawrence Group operates a restaurant in St. Louis, offering a diverse menu that includes meals, soups, salads, pizzas, and desserts. Its commitment to understanding the impact of design decisions ensures that each project aligns with a shared vision while addressing the specific needs of its clients.

Selltis

Venture Round in 2007
Selltis, LLC specializes in developing and providing on-demand customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for industrial distributors, representatives, and manufacturers. The company's flagship product, Selltis CRM, serves as a comprehensive team-selling solution that facilitates sales cycle management through features such as lead tracking, customizable alerts, and account profiling. It also supports complex project management by enabling tracking of multiple products within intricate jobs, promoting collaboration across departments, and handling vendor management. Additionally, Selltis CRM offers robust analytics, including key performance indicators and customizable dashboards, for performance comparisons against goals. The software integrates seamlessly with various platforms, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and marketing tools, while ensuring secure, cloud-based access. Founded in 1999 and based in Houston, Texas, Selltis aims to enhance the efficiency and revenue of industrial sales organizations by streamlining their sales processes.

Quest Global Manufacturing

Venture Round in 2007
Aequs (formerly QuEST Global Manufacturing) specializes in precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, forging, and special processing for the aerospace, automotive, and oil & gas industries. Customers include Airbus, UTAS, Eaton, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, and Bosch. The Aequs manufacturing facilities are located in Bengaluru, Belagavi, and Houston. The Belagavi facilities are located in Aequs SEZ, India’s first precision engineering special economic zone. Aequs SEZ has developed into an integrated aerospace manufacturing ecosystem that houses several interrelated capabilities that are either unavailable in India or are difficult to come by in one location.

U.S. Fiduciary

Venture Round in 2007
U.S. Fiduciary, Inc. operates as a boutique financial services firm. Its products include managed accounts, mutual fund and ETF model portfolios, and advisor managed portfolios; and Client Acquisition Tool, which allows advisors to profile clients to determine their goals, preferences, and risk tolerance. The company also provides asset allocation modeling and research; brokerage services; and portfolio administration performance reporting services. In addition, it offers professional development curriculum that covers a range of topics, such as portfolio construction, asset allocation, manager research and selection, the use of alternative investments, behavioral finance, compliance, and fiduciary responsibility. The company serves investment advisors and their high net worth and institutional clients. It has strategic partnership with CRA RogersCasey, Frontier Asset Management, and Greenrock Research. U.S. Fiduciary, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Selltis

Series A in 2006
Selltis, LLC specializes in developing and providing on-demand customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for industrial distributors, representatives, and manufacturers. The company's flagship product, Selltis CRM, serves as a comprehensive team-selling solution that facilitates sales cycle management through features such as lead tracking, customizable alerts, and account profiling. It also supports complex project management by enabling tracking of multiple products within intricate jobs, promoting collaboration across departments, and handling vendor management. Additionally, Selltis CRM offers robust analytics, including key performance indicators and customizable dashboards, for performance comparisons against goals. The software integrates seamlessly with various platforms, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and marketing tools, while ensuring secure, cloud-based access. Founded in 1999 and based in Houston, Texas, Selltis aims to enhance the efficiency and revenue of industrial sales organizations by streamlining their sales processes.

Broadband iTV

Series B in 2006
Broadband iTV, Inc. specializes in the design, execution, and management of interactive television and video-on-demand (VOD) applications. The company provides a range of services, including on-demand advertising and user-generated content, alongside web-to-iTV applications for digital television. Through its plug-and-play technology, Broadband iTV offers an interactive community channel that facilitates communication among community members and enables peer-to-peer buying and selling. Additionally, the company operates a web platform that allows businesses, community organizations, and individuals to publish video content directly to television. Its offerings also include video personals, greeting cards, talent contests, short films, and music videos targeted at both adults and teens. Founded in 2001, Broadband iTV is based in Austin, Texas.

Selltis

Debt Financing in 2003
Selltis, LLC specializes in developing and providing on-demand customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for industrial distributors, representatives, and manufacturers. The company's flagship product, Selltis CRM, serves as a comprehensive team-selling solution that facilitates sales cycle management through features such as lead tracking, customizable alerts, and account profiling. It also supports complex project management by enabling tracking of multiple products within intricate jobs, promoting collaboration across departments, and handling vendor management. Additionally, Selltis CRM offers robust analytics, including key performance indicators and customizable dashboards, for performance comparisons against goals. The software integrates seamlessly with various platforms, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and marketing tools, while ensuring secure, cloud-based access. Founded in 1999 and based in Houston, Texas, Selltis aims to enhance the efficiency and revenue of industrial sales organizations by streamlining their sales processes.

Selltis

Venture Round in 2002
Selltis, LLC specializes in developing and providing on-demand customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for industrial distributors, representatives, and manufacturers. The company's flagship product, Selltis CRM, serves as a comprehensive team-selling solution that facilitates sales cycle management through features such as lead tracking, customizable alerts, and account profiling. It also supports complex project management by enabling tracking of multiple products within intricate jobs, promoting collaboration across departments, and handling vendor management. Additionally, Selltis CRM offers robust analytics, including key performance indicators and customizable dashboards, for performance comparisons against goals. The software integrates seamlessly with various platforms, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and marketing tools, while ensuring secure, cloud-based access. Founded in 1999 and based in Houston, Texas, Selltis aims to enhance the efficiency and revenue of industrial sales organizations by streamlining their sales processes.

Selltis

Series B in 2001
Selltis, LLC specializes in developing and providing on-demand customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for industrial distributors, representatives, and manufacturers. The company's flagship product, Selltis CRM, serves as a comprehensive team-selling solution that facilitates sales cycle management through features such as lead tracking, customizable alerts, and account profiling. It also supports complex project management by enabling tracking of multiple products within intricate jobs, promoting collaboration across departments, and handling vendor management. Additionally, Selltis CRM offers robust analytics, including key performance indicators and customizable dashboards, for performance comparisons against goals. The software integrates seamlessly with various platforms, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and marketing tools, while ensuring secure, cloud-based access. Founded in 1999 and based in Houston, Texas, Selltis aims to enhance the efficiency and revenue of industrial sales organizations by streamlining their sales processes.

Automated Fuel Technologies

Debt Financing in 2001
Automated Fuel Technologies offers urgent fuel system maintenance, update, and service contracts. Automated Fuel Technologies is located in Garland, Texas.

Automated Fuel Technologies

Venture Round in 2001
Automated Fuel Technologies offers urgent fuel system maintenance, update, and service contracts. Automated Fuel Technologies is located in Garland, Texas.

OMNI Energy Services

Venture Round in 1996
OMNI Energy Services is an oilfield service company that specializes in providing a comprehensive range of services to geophysical companies operating in challenging and environmentally sensitive areas in the United States. The company primarily focuses on the marsh, swamp, shallow water, and adjacent dry land regions along the U.S. Gulf Coast, particularly in Louisiana and Texas, where it is recognized as a leading provider of seismic drilling services. OMNI's offerings include environmental services, fluid handling, wellsite maintenance, exploration support, and accommodations, catering to the diverse needs of its clients in the oil and gas industry. Since 2012, it has been operating as a subsidiary of Gibson Energy Inc.
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