Advantage Capital Partners
Advantage Capital Partners is a United States‑based venture capital firm that provides growth equity, debt, and mezzanine financing to small and mid‑market companies, with a focus on underserved communities and state and local economic development. The firm invests across sectors including manufacturing, technology, business services, life sciences, and energy, and also supports real estate development projects with equity and debt. It typically makes initial investments ranging roughly from half a million to ten million in companies with modest sales, and may participate in larger follow‑on rounds or co‑invest with other firms. It uses senior debt, mezzanine debt, subordinated loans, and government‑guaranteed lending, and often pursues equity positions through preferred shares or convertible notes. Advantage Capital operates nationwide in the United States, with roots in New Orleans and offices in multiple states, and has backed thousands of jobs and housing projects as part of its mission to expand inclusive economic growth.
Past deals in Beverages
Farmstead Manufacturing
Seed Round in 2023
Farmstead Manufacturing is a croissant, donut, danish, and pastry provider to cafés, hotels, and wholesalers.
Kaldis Coffee Roasting Company
Debt Financing in 2020
Kaldis Coffee Roasting Company is a food and beverage company that sells coffee and provides coffee-related services. Their products include guatemala pedregal, ethiopia sheka haile natural, costa rica roger ureña hidalgo, fto peru rutas del inca, and honduras adelmo ramirez rivera. The company is committed to providing a memorable coffee experience for its customers and guests, as well as to sustainable business practices, educational opportunities, and community support.
Bakery on Main
Debt Financing in 2020
Bakery on Main passion has always been to bring their customers delicious baked products made with clean and natural ingredients. Their goal is to make you happy while helping to clean up their food supply and provide everyone with products that can be trusted by those who need it and delicious to everyone who tries it! They hope that enjoying their products makes you as HAPPY as it make them to make them for you!
Exclusive Imports
Debt Financing in 2019
Founded in 1985, Exclusive Imports specializes in importing and distributing premium French wines such as Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Crémant, and vintage Ports from Portugal. The company collaborates with winemakers and serves retailers across the west coast of the United States.
Austin Eastciders
Convertible Note in 2019
Austin Eastciders, established in 2013 in Austin, Texas, specializes in producing a variety of premium ciders crafted from real apples sourced globally. The company aims to rekindle America's love for cider by offering diverse styles such as their Original Dry, Texas Honey, Hopped, Pineapple, and Blood Orange variants. Each cider is meticulously crafted using traditional methods to deliver unique, complex flavors at affordable prices.
Brew Dr. Kombucha
Debt Financing in 2019
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2008, Brew Dr. Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages using a proprietary process that involves brewing tea with herbs, roots, and fruits, followed by a two-week fermentation period. The company is committed to using only whole, organic ingredients and does not add flavors or juices post-fermentation.
Big Easy Bucha
Debt Financing in 2018
Big Easy Bucha is a producer of organic kombucha beverages based in New Orleans, Louisiana, established in 2014. The company specializes in healthy and refreshing drinks that are fermented tea rich in probiotics. Its product line includes organic kombucha, organic shots, and tepache, all designed to improve gut health and boost immunity. These beverages are naturally carbonated and lightly sweetened, providing a healthier alternative to sugary sodas for health-conscious consumers.
Bumpers America’s Favorite Foods
Debt Financing in 2018
Bumpers is a quick-service drive-in and drive-thru restaurant offering cooked-to-order food.
The Bumpers menu features burgers, fresh-cut, hand-battered onion rings, chicken bites and chicken tenders, chili cheese dogs and many other hometown favorites.
Austin Eastciders
Venture Round in 2018
Austin Eastciders, established in 2013 in Austin, Texas, specializes in producing a variety of premium ciders crafted from real apples sourced globally. The company aims to rekindle America's love for cider by offering diverse styles such as their Original Dry, Texas Honey, Hopped, Pineapple, and Blood Orange variants. Each cider is meticulously crafted using traditional methods to deliver unique, complex flavors at affordable prices.
Austin Eastciders
Venture Round in 2017
Austin Eastciders, established in 2013 in Austin, Texas, specializes in producing a variety of premium ciders crafted from real apples sourced globally. The company aims to rekindle America's love for cider by offering diverse styles such as their Original Dry, Texas Honey, Hopped, Pineapple, and Blood Orange variants. Each cider is meticulously crafted using traditional methods to deliver unique, complex flavors at affordable prices.
Brew Dr. Kombucha
Debt Financing in 2017
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2008, Brew Dr. Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages using a proprietary process that involves brewing tea with herbs, roots, and fruits, followed by a two-week fermentation period. The company is committed to using only whole, organic ingredients and does not add flavors or juices post-fermentation.
Kaldis Coffee Roasting Company
Debt Financing in 2016
Kaldis Coffee Roasting Company is a food and beverage company that sells coffee and provides coffee-related services. Their products include guatemala pedregal, ethiopia sheka haile natural, costa rica roger ureña hidalgo, fto peru rutas del inca, and honduras adelmo ramirez rivera. The company is committed to providing a memorable coffee experience for its customers and guests, as well as to sustainable business practices, educational opportunities, and community support.
Dubuque Coffee Company
Debt Financing in 2016
Dubuque Coffee Company sources premium green coffees globally for its single-origin offerings and blends. It specializes in flavored coffees like Highlander Grog and Hazelnut, crafted in small batches using the same high-quality beans.
Brew Dr. Kombucha
Debt Financing in 2015
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2008, Brew Dr. Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages using a proprietary process that involves brewing tea with herbs, roots, and fruits, followed by a two-week fermentation period. The company is committed to using only whole, organic ingredients and does not add flavors or juices post-fermentation.
Dubuque Coffee Company
Debt Financing in 2015
Dubuque Coffee Company sources premium green coffees globally for its single-origin offerings and blends. It specializes in flavored coffees like Highlander Grog and Hazelnut, crafted in small batches using the same high-quality beans.
Arcobasso Foods
Debt Financing in 2015
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Hazelwood, Missouri, specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers. Established in 1986, the company has over 30 years of experience producing high-quality refrigerated and shelf-stable products for a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery store chains, and food distributors. Arcobasso Foods operates a 60,000 square foot facility equipped with capabilities for various packaging formats, including retail, single-serve, multi-use for foodservice, and bulk products. The company focuses on delivering customizable solutions, allowing clients to enhance the quality, taste, and texture of their food offerings. As of 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.
Arkansas Glass Container Corporation
Debt Financing in 2015
Arkansas Glass Container Corporation, established in 1956 and headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, specializes in the manufacturing and supply of glass containers primarily for the food and beverage industries. The company produces a variety of clear glass containers, including a patented line known as the Stout, which is designed for packaging sauces, beverages, and dressings. Additionally, Arkansas Glass Container Corporation serves niche markets by providing glass containers for products such as candles, jams, and jellies, ensuring a diverse portfolio that meets various packaging needs.
Arcobasso Foods
Debt Financing in 2014
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Hazelwood, Missouri, specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers. Established in 1986, the company has over 30 years of experience producing high-quality refrigerated and shelf-stable products for a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery store chains, and food distributors. Arcobasso Foods operates a 60,000 square foot facility equipped with capabilities for various packaging formats, including retail, single-serve, multi-use for foodservice, and bulk products. The company focuses on delivering customizable solutions, allowing clients to enhance the quality, taste, and texture of their food offerings. As of 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.
Arcobasso Foods
Debt Financing in 2013
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Hazelwood, Missouri, specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers. Established in 1986, the company has over 30 years of experience producing high-quality refrigerated and shelf-stable products for a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery store chains, and food distributors. Arcobasso Foods operates a 60,000 square foot facility equipped with capabilities for various packaging formats, including retail, single-serve, multi-use for foodservice, and bulk products. The company focuses on delivering customizable solutions, allowing clients to enhance the quality, taste, and texture of their food offerings. As of 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.
Brew Dr. Kombucha
Debt Financing in 2013
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2008, Brew Dr. Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages using a proprietary process that involves brewing tea with herbs, roots, and fruits, followed by a two-week fermentation period. The company is committed to using only whole, organic ingredients and does not add flavors or juices post-fermentation.
Sunflower Food & Spice Company
Debt Financing in 2012
Sunflower Food & Spice Company, established in 1994, is a Missouri-based business specializing in the production and distribution of seed and gourmet snack products. Its extensive portfolio includes sunny seed drops, nuts and seeds, cookies and candies, pretzels and popcorns, seed vinaigrettes, cheese and seed biscuits, and bagel spread mixes. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including gift basket companies, department stores, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry, primarily through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains.
Sunflower Food & Spice Company
Debt Financing in 2011
Sunflower Food & Spice Company, established in 1994, is a Missouri-based business specializing in the production and distribution of seed and gourmet snack products. Its extensive portfolio includes sunny seed drops, nuts and seeds, cookies and candies, pretzels and popcorns, seed vinaigrettes, cheese and seed biscuits, and bagel spread mixes. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including gift basket companies, department stores, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry, primarily through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains.
Sunflower Food & Spice Company
Debt Financing in 2010
Sunflower Food & Spice Company, established in 1994, is a Missouri-based business specializing in the production and distribution of seed and gourmet snack products. Its extensive portfolio includes sunny seed drops, nuts and seeds, cookies and candies, pretzels and popcorns, seed vinaigrettes, cheese and seed biscuits, and bagel spread mixes. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including gift basket companies, department stores, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry, primarily through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains.
Sunflower Food & Spice Company
Debt Financing in 2008
Sunflower Food & Spice Company, established in 1994, is a Missouri-based business specializing in the production and distribution of seed and gourmet snack products. Its extensive portfolio includes sunny seed drops, nuts and seeds, cookies and candies, pretzels and popcorns, seed vinaigrettes, cheese and seed biscuits, and bagel spread mixes. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including gift basket companies, department stores, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry, primarily through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains.
Sunflower Food & Spice Company
Venture Round in 2008
Sunflower Food & Spice Company, established in 1994, is a Missouri-based business specializing in the production and distribution of seed and gourmet snack products. Its extensive portfolio includes sunny seed drops, nuts and seeds, cookies and candies, pretzels and popcorns, seed vinaigrettes, cheese and seed biscuits, and bagel spread mixes. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including gift basket companies, department stores, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry, primarily through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains.
The Soda Fountain
Debt Financing in 2008
The Soda Fountain sells and provides sweet treats and desserts. It offers various kinds of snacks, from shakes, sandwiches, ice cream, and soft drinks. The Soda Fountain is based in Missouri, USA.
Niagara Dispensing Technologies
Venture Round in 2008
Niagara Dispensing Technologies develops and manufactures dispense systems for draft beer drinks. It provides high-speed and precision control technologies to pour quality draft beer. Niagara Dispensing Technologies was founded in 2006 and is based in New York, USA.
The Soda Fountain
Debt Financing in 2006
The Soda Fountain sells and provides sweet treats and desserts. It offers various kinds of snacks, from shakes, sandwiches, ice cream, and soft drinks. The Soda Fountain is based in Missouri, USA.
BIOTA Spring Water
Debt Financing in 2003
BIOTA Spring Water is the first bottled water company that manufactures bottled mineral water.
BIOTA Spring Water is headquartered in Colorado, USA.
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