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

Anaƫlle Croteau

Vice President

Keith Freeman

Managing Director

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 and Managing Director

Tim Perusek

Principal and Investment Group Member

Josh Rogers

Principal

Gabe Rosen

Vice President

Sam Schlichting

Senior Associate, Investment Team

Talmadge Singer II

Managing Director

Matthew Switzer

Vice President

Tony Toups

Principal

Alexandra Twyman

Vice President and Investment Team Member

Benjamin Warning

Senior Vice President

Jeffrey Gentsch

Venture Partner

J.P. Lynch

Vice President, Investments

Past deals in Electrical Equipment

Coastwide Electric

Debt Financing in 2021
Coastwide Electric, based in Amelia, Louisiana, specializes in vessel repair and conversion services. The company offers a range of technical expertise, including alarm and steering systems, electrical construction, propulsion controls, and generator systems. It also provides megger testing and maintenance of shipyard electrical systems, as well as commercial and industrial underground electrical installation. Coastwide Electric is equipped to handle both repair and new installation projects, ensuring comprehensive support for ship conversions and new builds.

M Wave

Debt Financing in 2020
M Wave is an electrical/electronic manufacturing company specializes in printed circuit boards, fabricated metals & plastic parts.

Champion Controls

Debt Financing in 2019
Champion Controls is a supplier of control systems offering system integration and engineering design services, as well as manufacturing custom control panels. It manufactures custom engineered control systems for water/waster water, factory automation, movable bridge rehabilitation, and all process control industries. The company holds Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certifications for the USA and Canada as a manufacturer of industrial control panels, UL Master Labeler for lightning protection systems as well as industrial control panels relating to hazardous locations. It also provides motor and drives testing services.

M Wave

Debt Financing in 2018
M Wave is an electrical/electronic manufacturing company specializes in printed circuit boards, fabricated metals & plastic parts.

M Wave

Debt Financing in 2017
M Wave is an electrical/electronic manufacturing company specializes in printed circuit boards, fabricated metals & plastic parts.

M Wave

Debt Financing in 2016
M Wave is an electrical/electronic manufacturing company specializes in printed circuit boards, fabricated metals & plastic parts.

Shape

Debt Financing in 2016
Shape LLC is a manufacturer specializing in custom magnetic products, including linear transformers, inductors, and various types of ballasts. Founded in 1966 and based in Addison, Illinois, the company serves a diverse range of applications such as airport lighting, water purification, telecom equipment, and medical devices. Shape's product offerings also include patented circuits that integrate regulating transformers with electronic controllers. The company sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and through a network of representatives and distributors, catering to both domestic and international markets.

Associated Equipment

Debt Financing in 2015
Associated Equipment is a manufacturer based in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializing in battery management technology. The company provides a range of products, including professional, fleet, and commercial-grade battery charging systems, as well as electrical system testing equipment. Their offerings encompass portable power solutions, booster cables, clamps, and various charging accessories. Associated Equipment focuses on delivering reliable and innovative battery management solutions to meet the needs of its clients.

Champion Controls

Debt Financing in 2015
Champion Controls is a supplier of control systems offering system integration and engineering design services, as well as manufacturing custom control panels. It manufactures custom engineered control systems for water/waster water, factory automation, movable bridge rehabilitation, and all process control industries. The company holds Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certifications for the USA and Canada as a manufacturer of industrial control panels, UL Master Labeler for lightning protection systems as well as industrial control panels relating to hazardous locations. It also provides motor and drives testing services.

C&M Corporation

Debt Financing in 2014
C&M Corporation specializes in the design and manufacturing of standard and custom cable products, including a diverse range of wires and cables, tray cables, industrial Ethernet cables, and specialized solutions for electric vehicles. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Dayville, Connecticut, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Mexico and China. C&M Corporation serves various industries, including industrial, medical, military, and renewable energy sectors, providing products such as cable assemblies and over molded cable assemblies. The company emphasizes lean manufacturing processes and cycle time reduction to offer competitively priced products while maintaining compliance with RoHS standards. In 2017, C&M Corporation became a subsidiary of Winchester Electronics Corporation.

INDEECO

Debt Financing in 2014
Indeeco designs and manufactures electric heating and thermal management technologies for commercial, industrial markets, military, marine, and rail applications. Their commercial products such as unit heaters, duct heaters, wall, ceiling, and floor heaters, radiant heaters, baseboards, convector heaters, and explosion-proof heaters. Their industrial products such as immersion heaters, circulation, in-line heaters, process air heaters, impedance pipe heating systems, tubular, finned tubular elements, bolt heaters, enclosure heaters, heating, control panels, controls, heat trace, rail heating, and spectrum rail heating solutions. Their applications include industrial heating, commercial heating, process heating, process controls, snow, and ice melting.

INDEECO

Debt Financing in 2013
Indeeco designs and manufactures electric heating and thermal management technologies for commercial, industrial markets, military, marine, and rail applications. Their commercial products such as unit heaters, duct heaters, wall, ceiling, and floor heaters, radiant heaters, baseboards, convector heaters, and explosion-proof heaters. Their industrial products such as immersion heaters, circulation, in-line heaters, process air heaters, impedance pipe heating systems, tubular, finned tubular elements, bolt heaters, enclosure heaters, heating, control panels, controls, heat trace, rail heating, and spectrum rail heating solutions. Their applications include industrial heating, commercial heating, process heating, process controls, snow, and ice melting.

Inter-Global

Debt Financing in 2013
Inter-Global is a supplier of lighting products to OEM lighting and electrical industries. The company is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Champion Controls

Debt Financing in 2013
Champion Controls is a supplier of control systems offering system integration and engineering design services, as well as manufacturing custom control panels. It manufactures custom engineered control systems for water/waster water, factory automation, movable bridge rehabilitation, and all process control industries. The company holds Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certifications for the USA and Canada as a manufacturer of industrial control panels, UL Master Labeler for lightning protection systems as well as industrial control panels relating to hazardous locations. It also provides motor and drives testing services.

DcR Engineering Services

Debt Financing in 2011
DcR Engineering Services, Inc. is a professional engineering firm based in Mulberry, Florida, with additional offices in Tampa, St. Louis, and Gonzales. Founded in 1983, the company specializes in mechanical, electrical, process, and civil engineering, offering a comprehensive range of services, including design, programming, startup support, project management, and construction management. DcR Engineering serves various industries such as fertilizer, citrus, water and wastewater, food and beverage, and power generation, as well as government and municipal clients. Their expertise extends to instrumentation and control systems, including reverse osmosis and water treatment facilities, along with the fabrication of control panels for various applications. The firm also provides automated system services and wireless control solutions, catering to both single-task projects and large-scale, multi-discipline endeavors.

INDEECO

Debt Financing in 2008
Indeeco designs and manufactures electric heating and thermal management technologies for commercial, industrial markets, military, marine, and rail applications. Their commercial products such as unit heaters, duct heaters, wall, ceiling, and floor heaters, radiant heaters, baseboards, convector heaters, and explosion-proof heaters. Their industrial products such as immersion heaters, circulation, in-line heaters, process air heaters, impedance pipe heating systems, tubular, finned tubular elements, bolt heaters, enclosure heaters, heating, control panels, controls, heat trace, rail heating, and spectrum rail heating solutions. Their applications include industrial heating, commercial heating, process heating, process controls, snow, and ice melting.
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