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

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 Food Processing

Neighbors

Debt Financing in 2021
Neighbors is a manufacturing company based in West Monroe, Louisiana, specializing in the production and distribution of cookie dough. The company is committed to providing safe, high-quality products that align with current consumer trends and demands. In addition to its core business, Neighbors engages in food-related fundraising programs, partnering with various groups such as athletic teams, churches, and schools. This initiative enables clients to generate revenue while promoting their activities through the sale of cookie dough.

Delta Peanut

Debt Financing in 2021
Delta Peanut, LLC is a farmer-owned company based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, that specializes in the production and processing of peanuts. Incorporated in 2018, it serves peanut farmers in the Missouri Bootheel, Arkansas, and Northeast Louisiana. The company was established by a collective of sixty farmers aiming to vertically integrate their peanut production, thereby enhancing quality and sustainability. Delta Peanut operates a state-of-the-art peanut shelling factory, which not only processes a significant volume of peanuts but also includes a storage facility for excess produce. The company's mission is to produce and process the highest quality peanuts while emphasizing stewardship and sustainability in its operations.

Lamm Food Service

Debt Financing in 2020
Lamm Food Service is a food distribution company dedicated to supplying high-quality products and exceptional service to meet the diverse needs of its customers. As a full-line distributor, Lamm offers a broad selection of name-brand products from recognized national manufacturers, while also supporting local businesses that produce Louisiana food products. The company serves various institutions, including schools, prisons, and hospitals, ensuring timely delivery of fresh food to its clients across Louisiana.

Twin Rivers Foods

Debt Financing in 2020
Twin Rivers Foods operates as a slaughterhouse and meat processing plant. The company provides poultry slaughtering and processing. Twin Rivers Foods conducts business and packages meats.

Rustic Crust

Series C in 2020
Rustic Crust Inc. is a New Hampshire-based company that specializes in producing all-natural, ready-made pizza crusts, gluten-free products, sauce packs, and flatbreads. Established in 1996 and originally known as Ever Better Eating, the company rebranded in January 2005. Rustic Crust focuses on crafting its products using organic ingredients, ensuring freshness and flavor retention without the need for refrigeration. The pizza crusts are handmade, undergo a slow fermentation process, and are double proofed, which contributes to their rich taste. In addition to their crust offerings, Rustic Crust provides recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, main courses, and desserts, catering to customers through online retail channels.

Cultiva

Venture Round in 2020
Cultiva LLC, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company's proprietary technology, known as SureSeal, enhances the natural cuticle of plants, promoting healthier growth and improved crop performance. Their product, Parka, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka aims to improve fruit quality, reduce rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend shelf life, making it a valuable asset for growers worldwide.

Anderson Meats and Processing

Debt Financing in 2020
Anderson Meats and Processing offers custom-exempt processing on beef, pork, lamb, and goat.

Rustic Crust

Convertible Note in 2020
Rustic Crust Inc. is a New Hampshire-based company that specializes in producing all-natural, ready-made pizza crusts, gluten-free products, sauce packs, and flatbreads. Established in 1996 and originally known as Ever Better Eating, the company rebranded in January 2005. Rustic Crust focuses on crafting its products using organic ingredients, ensuring freshness and flavor retention without the need for refrigeration. The pizza crusts are handmade, undergo a slow fermentation process, and are double proofed, which contributes to their rich taste. In addition to their crust offerings, Rustic Crust provides recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, main courses, and desserts, catering to customers through online retail channels.

Vogt-Ice

Debt Financing in 2019
Vogt Ice is a prominent manufacturer of automatic-sized ice machines, renowned for revolutionizing the commercial ice-making industry since its inception in 1938. With a foundation built on nearly 80 years of experience, the company is recognized for its energy-efficient and durable ice machines, which are trusted by customers for their long-term performance. Vogt Ice serves a diverse range of industries, including baking, chemical processing, concrete cooling, commercial food service, and thermal energy storage. Its product offerings encompass tube ice machines, turbo refrigerating machines, plate chillers, and thermal energy storage solutions, providing clients with various ice forms such as fragmented, cracked, crushed, flake, and original shapes. The company maintains an excellent reputation for quality design and responsive customer service, fostering strong relationships with its clientele.

Open Range Beef

Debt Financing in 2019
Open Range Beef is a specialized beef processing company that caters to the certified organic market. As a boutique packing plant, it prioritizes customer needs by providing premium beef tailored to specific requirements. The company adheres to strict organic principles, ensuring both the integrity and traceability of cattle from birth to delivery. Open Range Beef emphasizes food safety, employee safety, and humane animal handling practices, while offering products that are grass-fed and free from antibiotics. This commitment to quality and transparency positions Open Range Beef as a reliable source for organic beef in the marketplace.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2019
Brew Dr. Kombucha, LLC is a manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in organic kombucha crafted from tea, herbs, and roots. Established in 2008, the company produces its beverages entirely in-house, overseeing the process from leaf to bottle. Brew Dr. Kombucha emphasizes quality by utilizing whole, organic ingredients, with no added flavors or juices post-fermentation. The brewing process includes a two-week probiotic fermentation, resulting in a range of flavors that balance sweetness and tartness. Their offerings include popular varieties such as apple, mango, ginger lemon, and ginger turmeric, catering to consumers seeking healthy, organic beverage options. As a subsidiary of Townshend's Tea Company, Brew Dr. Kombucha is committed to delivering high-quality products that reflect its dedication to natural ingredients.

Danimer Scientific

Debt Financing in 2019
Danimer Scientific, formerly known as Meredian Holdings Group, Inc., specializes in the production of biopolymers, particularly polyhydroxyalkanoates, which are biodegradable plastics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Bainbridge, Georgia, with a production facility in Winchester, Kentucky, the company offers a range of products including additives, coatings, resins, and thermoforming materials. Danimer Scientific focuses on sustainable practices by providing products that are designed to reduce petrochemical plastic pollution and are certified for biodegradability and compostability. The company's biopolymers, marketed under the Nodax brand, are FDA approved for food contact and are utilized in various applications such as disposable flatware, packaging, and adhesives. In addition to manufacturing, Danimer provides research and development and toll manufacturing services, catering to a global clientele committed to environmentally friendly solutions.

Danimer Scientific

Venture Round in 2019
Danimer Scientific, formerly known as Meredian Holdings Group, Inc., specializes in the production of biopolymers, particularly polyhydroxyalkanoates, which are biodegradable plastics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Bainbridge, Georgia, with a production facility in Winchester, Kentucky, the company offers a range of products including additives, coatings, resins, and thermoforming materials. Danimer Scientific focuses on sustainable practices by providing products that are designed to reduce petrochemical plastic pollution and are certified for biodegradability and compostability. The company's biopolymers, marketed under the Nodax brand, are FDA approved for food contact and are utilized in various applications such as disposable flatware, packaging, and adhesives. In addition to manufacturing, Danimer provides research and development and toll manufacturing services, catering to a global clientele committed to environmentally friendly solutions.

Open Range Beef

Debt Financing in 2018
Open Range Beef is a specialized beef processing company that caters to the certified organic market. As a boutique packing plant, it prioritizes customer needs by providing premium beef tailored to specific requirements. The company adheres to strict organic principles, ensuring both the integrity and traceability of cattle from birth to delivery. Open Range Beef emphasizes food safety, employee safety, and humane animal handling practices, while offering products that are grass-fed and free from antibiotics. This commitment to quality and transparency positions Open Range Beef as a reliable source for organic beef in the marketplace.

Swiss American

Debt Financing in 2018
Swiss American, located in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in cutting and wrapping solutions for cheese, meat, and specialty foods. The company focuses on breaking down bulk products into optimal sizes and shapes, ensuring maximum quality, shelf-life, and presentation. In addition to its packaging services, Swiss American provides inventory management and order fulfillment, allowing retailers to offer a customized selection of products with each order. By collaborating with innovative manufacturers and cheesemakers globally, Swiss American delivers a diverse array of specialty foods to enhance culinary experiences.

Hip Chick Farms

Convertible Note in 2018
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in offering a variety of organic and ethically raised chicken items, including chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock products. By focusing on free-range and natural sourcing, Hip Chick Farms aims to provide families with convenient and delicious meal options that prioritize transparency and quality in their poultry sourcing.

MasterHand Milling

Debt Financing in 2018
MasterHand Milling is a family-owned feed mill based in Edmond, Oklahoma, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing high-protein, high-energy feed products, including 100% dried distillers grain cubes and pellets. These products are designed to simplify feeding plans for ranchers while maximizing their returns. The dried distillers grain cubes contain 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, offering 95% digestible protein. They are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, providing a nutritious option for livestock. MasterHand Milling aims to empower the agricultural community by providing effective feeding solutions that enhance livestock health and productivity.

Rustic Crust

Venture Round in 2018
Rustic Crust Inc. is a New Hampshire-based company that specializes in producing all-natural, ready-made pizza crusts, gluten-free products, sauce packs, and flatbreads. Established in 1996 and originally known as Ever Better Eating, the company rebranded in January 2005. Rustic Crust focuses on crafting its products using organic ingredients, ensuring freshness and flavor retention without the need for refrigeration. The pizza crusts are handmade, undergo a slow fermentation process, and are double proofed, which contributes to their rich taste. In addition to their crust offerings, Rustic Crust provides recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, main courses, and desserts, catering to customers through online retail channels.

Hip Chick Farms

Series A in 2018
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in offering a variety of organic and ethically raised chicken items, including chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock products. By focusing on free-range and natural sourcing, Hip Chick Farms aims to provide families with convenient and delicious meal options that prioritize transparency and quality in their poultry sourcing.

Hip Chick Farms

Convertible Note in 2017
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in offering a variety of organic and ethically raised chicken items, including chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock products. By focusing on free-range and natural sourcing, Hip Chick Farms aims to provide families with convenient and delicious meal options that prioritize transparency and quality in their poultry sourcing.

Vogt-Ice

Private Equity Round in 2017
Vogt Ice is a prominent manufacturer of automatic-sized ice machines, renowned for revolutionizing the commercial ice-making industry since its inception in 1938. With a foundation built on nearly 80 years of experience, the company is recognized for its energy-efficient and durable ice machines, which are trusted by customers for their long-term performance. Vogt Ice serves a diverse range of industries, including baking, chemical processing, concrete cooling, commercial food service, and thermal energy storage. Its product offerings encompass tube ice machines, turbo refrigerating machines, plate chillers, and thermal energy storage solutions, providing clients with various ice forms such as fragmented, cracked, crushed, flake, and original shapes. The company maintains an excellent reputation for quality design and responsive customer service, fostering strong relationships with its clientele.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2017
Brew Dr. Kombucha, LLC is a manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in organic kombucha crafted from tea, herbs, and roots. Established in 2008, the company produces its beverages entirely in-house, overseeing the process from leaf to bottle. Brew Dr. Kombucha emphasizes quality by utilizing whole, organic ingredients, with no added flavors or juices post-fermentation. The brewing process includes a two-week probiotic fermentation, resulting in a range of flavors that balance sweetness and tartness. Their offerings include popular varieties such as apple, mango, ginger lemon, and ginger turmeric, catering to consumers seeking healthy, organic beverage options. As a subsidiary of Townshend's Tea Company, Brew Dr. Kombucha is committed to delivering high-quality products that reflect its dedication to natural ingredients.

Cultiva

Convertible Note in 2017
Cultiva LLC, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company's proprietary technology, known as SureSeal, enhances the natural cuticle of plants, promoting healthier growth and improved crop performance. Their product, Parka, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka aims to improve fruit quality, reduce rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend shelf life, making it a valuable asset for growers worldwide.

Tortillas

Debt Financing in 2016
Tortillas Inc. is a food manufacturing company based in North Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in the production and sale of various types of tortillas. Established in 1979, the company offers a range of retail products, including corn, flour, and fried tortillas, which are distributed through grocery stores in the Las Vegas valley. In addition to retail offerings, Tortillas Inc. supplies food service products to restaurants and businesses in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Their product lineup includes white corn, yellow and colored corn tortillas, flavored corn, pre-cut chips, fresh ground corn masa, and flavored wraps, among others.

Hip Chick Farms

Series A in 2016
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in offering a variety of organic and ethically raised chicken items, including chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock products. By focusing on free-range and natural sourcing, Hip Chick Farms aims to provide families with convenient and delicious meal options that prioritize transparency and quality in their poultry sourcing.

Best Harvest Bakeries

Debt Financing in 2016
Best Harvest Bakeries is a minority-owned & certified, single-line soft roll bakery with a production capacity of over 3000 dozen per hour.

Hip Chick Farms

Debt Financing in 2016
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in offering a variety of organic and ethically raised chicken items, including chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock products. By focusing on free-range and natural sourcing, Hip Chick Farms aims to provide families with convenient and delicious meal options that prioritize transparency and quality in their poultry sourcing.

Dubuque Coffee Company

Debt Financing in 2016
Dubuque Coffee Company specializes in sourcing premium green coffee beans from regions such as Central and South America, Africa, and Indonesia. The company focuses on both single-origin coffees and expertly crafted blends, ensuring a consistent quality that meets its signature taste profiles. In addition to its traditional offerings, Dubuque Coffee produces flavored coffees, including popular varieties like Highlander Grog and Hazelnut, which are created using the same high-quality beans and are mixed in small batches to maintain flavor integrity. Through meticulous selection and taste-testing processes, Dubuque Coffee aims to provide a diverse and satisfying coffee experience for its customers.

MasterHand Milling

Debt Financing in 2016
MasterHand Milling is a family-owned feed mill based in Edmond, Oklahoma, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing high-protein, high-energy feed products, including 100% dried distillers grain cubes and pellets. These products are designed to simplify feeding plans for ranchers while maximizing their returns. The dried distillers grain cubes contain 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, offering 95% digestible protein. They are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, providing a nutritious option for livestock. MasterHand Milling aims to empower the agricultural community by providing effective feeding solutions that enhance livestock health and productivity.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2015
Brew Dr. Kombucha, LLC is a manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in organic kombucha crafted from tea, herbs, and roots. Established in 2008, the company produces its beverages entirely in-house, overseeing the process from leaf to bottle. Brew Dr. Kombucha emphasizes quality by utilizing whole, organic ingredients, with no added flavors or juices post-fermentation. The brewing process includes a two-week probiotic fermentation, resulting in a range of flavors that balance sweetness and tartness. Their offerings include popular varieties such as apple, mango, ginger lemon, and ginger turmeric, catering to consumers seeking healthy, organic beverage options. As a subsidiary of Townshend's Tea Company, Brew Dr. Kombucha is committed to delivering high-quality products that reflect its dedication to natural ingredients.

MasterHand Milling

Debt Financing in 2015
MasterHand Milling is a family-owned feed mill based in Edmond, Oklahoma, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing high-protein, high-energy feed products, including 100% dried distillers grain cubes and pellets. These products are designed to simplify feeding plans for ranchers while maximizing their returns. The dried distillers grain cubes contain 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, offering 95% digestible protein. They are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, providing a nutritious option for livestock. MasterHand Milling aims to empower the agricultural community by providing effective feeding solutions that enhance livestock health and productivity.

Dubuque Coffee Company

Debt Financing in 2015
Dubuque Coffee Company specializes in sourcing premium green coffee beans from regions such as Central and South America, Africa, and Indonesia. The company focuses on both single-origin coffees and expertly crafted blends, ensuring a consistent quality that meets its signature taste profiles. In addition to its traditional offerings, Dubuque Coffee produces flavored coffees, including popular varieties like Highlander Grog and Hazelnut, which are created using the same high-quality beans and are mixed in small batches to maintain flavor integrity. Through meticulous selection and taste-testing processes, Dubuque Coffee aims to provide a diverse and satisfying coffee experience for its customers.

Cultiva

Series A in 2015
Cultiva LLC, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company's proprietary technology, known as SureSeal, enhances the natural cuticle of plants, promoting healthier growth and improved crop performance. Their product, Parka, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka aims to improve fruit quality, reduce rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend shelf life, making it a valuable asset for growers worldwide.

Cultiva

Debt Financing in 2015
Cultiva LLC, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company's proprietary technology, known as SureSeal, enhances the natural cuticle of plants, promoting healthier growth and improved crop performance. Their product, Parka, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka aims to improve fruit quality, reduce rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend shelf life, making it a valuable asset for growers worldwide.

Arcobasso Foods

Debt Financing in 2015
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers, with a focus on refrigerated products. Established in 1986, the company operates from a 60,000 square foot facility in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering a range of bottling and packaging options, including retail, single-serve, and bulk formats tailored for foodservice clients. Arcobasso Foods serves a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery chains, and food distributors. The company is known for its commitment to producing high-quality products that can be customized to enhance flavor, texture, and overall quality, catering to the specific needs of its customers. As of May 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.

Tortillas

Debt Financing in 2014
Tortillas Inc. is a food manufacturing company based in North Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in the production and sale of various types of tortillas. Established in 1979, the company offers a range of retail products, including corn, flour, and fried tortillas, which are distributed through grocery stores in the Las Vegas valley. In addition to retail offerings, Tortillas Inc. supplies food service products to restaurants and businesses in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Their product lineup includes white corn, yellow and colored corn tortillas, flavored corn, pre-cut chips, fresh ground corn masa, and flavored wraps, among others.

MasterHand Milling

Debt Financing in 2014
MasterHand Milling is a family-owned feed mill based in Edmond, Oklahoma, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing high-protein, high-energy feed products, including 100% dried distillers grain cubes and pellets. These products are designed to simplify feeding plans for ranchers while maximizing their returns. The dried distillers grain cubes contain 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, offering 95% digestible protein. They are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, providing a nutritious option for livestock. MasterHand Milling aims to empower the agricultural community by providing effective feeding solutions that enhance livestock health and productivity.

Arcobasso Foods

Debt Financing in 2014
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers, with a focus on refrigerated products. Established in 1986, the company operates from a 60,000 square foot facility in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering a range of bottling and packaging options, including retail, single-serve, and bulk formats tailored for foodservice clients. Arcobasso Foods serves a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery chains, and food distributors. The company is known for its commitment to producing high-quality products that can be customized to enhance flavor, texture, and overall quality, catering to the specific needs of its customers. As of May 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.

Open Range Beef

Debt Financing in 2014
Open Range Beef is a specialized beef processing company that caters to the certified organic market. As a boutique packing plant, it prioritizes customer needs by providing premium beef tailored to specific requirements. The company adheres to strict organic principles, ensuring both the integrity and traceability of cattle from birth to delivery. Open Range Beef emphasizes food safety, employee safety, and humane animal handling practices, while offering products that are grass-fed and free from antibiotics. This commitment to quality and transparency positions Open Range Beef as a reliable source for organic beef in the marketplace.

Lamm Food Service

Debt Financing in 2013
Lamm Food Service is a food distribution company dedicated to supplying high-quality products and exceptional service to meet the diverse needs of its customers. As a full-line distributor, Lamm offers a broad selection of name-brand products from recognized national manufacturers, while also supporting local businesses that produce Louisiana food products. The company serves various institutions, including schools, prisons, and hospitals, ensuring timely delivery of fresh food to its clients across Louisiana.

Arcobasso Foods

Debt Financing in 2013
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers, with a focus on refrigerated products. Established in 1986, the company operates from a 60,000 square foot facility in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering a range of bottling and packaging options, including retail, single-serve, and bulk formats tailored for foodservice clients. Arcobasso Foods serves a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery chains, and food distributors. The company is known for its commitment to producing high-quality products that can be customized to enhance flavor, texture, and overall quality, catering to the specific needs of its customers. As of May 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2013
Brew Dr. Kombucha, LLC is a manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in organic kombucha crafted from tea, herbs, and roots. Established in 2008, the company produces its beverages entirely in-house, overseeing the process from leaf to bottle. Brew Dr. Kombucha emphasizes quality by utilizing whole, organic ingredients, with no added flavors or juices post-fermentation. The brewing process includes a two-week probiotic fermentation, resulting in a range of flavors that balance sweetness and tartness. Their offerings include popular varieties such as apple, mango, ginger lemon, and ginger turmeric, catering to consumers seeking healthy, organic beverage options. As a subsidiary of Townshend's Tea Company, Brew Dr. Kombucha is committed to delivering high-quality products that reflect its dedication to natural ingredients.

Mason Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2012
Mason Manufacturing is a prominent custom fabrication producer specializing in shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME pressure vessels, columns, tanks, and various industrial products. With over 60 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability across diverse processing industries, including grain processing, oilseed, biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical, and water treatment. Mason Manufacturing is committed to delivering custom fabrication solutions that meet specific customer requirements and adhere to applicable codes and industry standards. In addition to its core manufacturing capabilities, the company offers services such as cutting, sandblasting, heat treatment, and special handling, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of its products.

Mason Manufacturing

Series B in 2012
Mason Manufacturing is a prominent custom fabrication producer specializing in shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME pressure vessels, columns, tanks, and various industrial products. With over 60 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability across diverse processing industries, including grain processing, oilseed, biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical, and water treatment. Mason Manufacturing is committed to delivering custom fabrication solutions that meet specific customer requirements and adhere to applicable codes and industry standards. In addition to its core manufacturing capabilities, the company offers services such as cutting, sandblasting, heat treatment, and special handling, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of its products.

Lamm Food Service

Debt Financing in 2012
Lamm Food Service is a food distribution company dedicated to supplying high-quality products and exceptional service to meet the diverse needs of its customers. As a full-line distributor, Lamm offers a broad selection of name-brand products from recognized national manufacturers, while also supporting local businesses that produce Louisiana food products. The company serves various institutions, including schools, prisons, and hospitals, ensuring timely delivery of fresh food to its clients across Louisiana.

Swiss American

Debt Financing in 2012
Swiss American, located in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in cutting and wrapping solutions for cheese, meat, and specialty foods. The company focuses on breaking down bulk products into optimal sizes and shapes, ensuring maximum quality, shelf-life, and presentation. In addition to its packaging services, Swiss American provides inventory management and order fulfillment, allowing retailers to offer a customized selection of products with each order. By collaborating with innovative manufacturers and cheesemakers globally, Swiss American delivers a diverse array of specialty foods to enhance culinary experiences.

American Spice Trading Company

Debt Financing in 2011
American Spice Trading Company engages in marketing, packaging, blending, and creation of spice blends and condiments for the ethnic food industry.

Crown Plastics

Debt Financing in 2011
Crown Plastics is a tool manufacturing business that produces thin gauge UHMW polyethylene thanks to its continuous compression molding method. The company offers tremendous flexibility in the market in a variety of industries such as transportation, material handling, food processing, agriculture, recreation, printing and packaging, and many other high-tech engineering applications. It saves the customer time and money by not requiring them to fabricate as much as necessary.

Mason Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2011
Mason Manufacturing is a prominent custom fabrication producer specializing in shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME pressure vessels, columns, tanks, and various industrial products. With over 60 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability across diverse processing industries, including grain processing, oilseed, biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical, and water treatment. Mason Manufacturing is committed to delivering custom fabrication solutions that meet specific customer requirements and adhere to applicable codes and industry standards. In addition to its core manufacturing capabilities, the company offers services such as cutting, sandblasting, heat treatment, and special handling, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of its products.

Mason Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2010
Mason Manufacturing is a prominent custom fabrication producer specializing in shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME pressure vessels, columns, tanks, and various industrial products. With over 60 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability across diverse processing industries, including grain processing, oilseed, biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical, and water treatment. Mason Manufacturing is committed to delivering custom fabrication solutions that meet specific customer requirements and adhere to applicable codes and industry standards. In addition to its core manufacturing capabilities, the company offers services such as cutting, sandblasting, heat treatment, and special handling, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of its products.

Mason Manufacturing

Series A in 2010
Mason Manufacturing is a prominent custom fabrication producer specializing in shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME pressure vessels, columns, tanks, and various industrial products. With over 60 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability across diverse processing industries, including grain processing, oilseed, biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical, and water treatment. Mason Manufacturing is committed to delivering custom fabrication solutions that meet specific customer requirements and adhere to applicable codes and industry standards. In addition to its core manufacturing capabilities, the company offers services such as cutting, sandblasting, heat treatment, and special handling, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of its products.

Serra

Debt Financing in 2008
Serra provides engineering & consulting services for control systems used in food & beverage, life Sciences, manufacturing industries, etc.

Entomos

Debt Financing in 2003
Entomos is a biotech company founded in 1993, based in Freienbach, Switzerland. The company specializes in the mass production of beneficial insects for various applications, including pest control, pet food, and the treatment of chronic wounds. After receiving official authorization from federal authorities to breed and sell edible insects, Entomos focuses on providing high-quality, safe, and highly palatable insects to its clients. Through its innovative technology, the company aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable and effective solutions in pest management and other industries.

SoftSwitching Technologies

Series B in 2000
SoftSwitching Technologies specializes in power quality and monitoring solutions tailored for industries such as semiconductor, food, beverage, and automotive. The company provides a range of products, including battery-free DySC systems, intelligent I-Sense sensors that detect the timing and duration of voltage sags, and Grid Alert event notifications, which are part of a global power reporting network. Their offerings are designed to identify and mitigate brief power disruptions, thereby enhancing operational uptime and efficiency in manufacturing processes. Overall, SoftSwitching Technologies aims to deliver effective and scalable solutions that address the critical power quality needs of various sectors.

Entomos

Venture Round in 1999
Entomos is a biotech company founded in 1993, based in Freienbach, Switzerland. The company specializes in the mass production of beneficial insects for various applications, including pest control, pet food, and the treatment of chronic wounds. After receiving official authorization from federal authorities to breed and sell edible insects, Entomos focuses on providing high-quality, safe, and highly palatable insects to its clients. Through its innovative technology, the company aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable and effective solutions in pest management and other industries.
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