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 Fruits and Vegetables
Soli Organic
Venture Round in 2021
Soli Organic is an indoor farming company that grows and supplies fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores year-round. It uses a vertically integrated approach to produce living organic plants with fresh-cut leaves, including lime leaves, rosemary, chives, and arugula, grown regionally to emphasize freshness and sustainability. By delivering a steady, locally produced supply of herbs, the company aims to provide high-quality, flavorful products to retailers and their customers.
Farmhouse Culture
Convertible Note in 2021
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic, probiotic-rich food products, specializing in fermented items such as sauerkraut and kimchi. Founded in 2009 in Watsonville, California, by Kathryn Lukas, a classically trained chef, the company emerged from her passion for traditional fermentation methods and a commitment to promoting gut health. Farmhouse Culture offers a range of organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free products designed to enhance overall wellness by supporting digestive health. The company has positioned itself as a leader in the market for rich, health-focused foods and beverages, appealing to consumers interested in nurturing their microbiome and improving their immune system.
Soli Organic
Series C in 2020
Soli Organic is an indoor farming company that grows and supplies fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores year-round. It uses a vertically integrated approach to produce living organic plants with fresh-cut leaves, including lime leaves, rosemary, chives, and arugula, grown regionally to emphasize freshness and sustainability. By delivering a steady, locally produced supply of herbs, the company aims to provide high-quality, flavorful products to retailers and their customers.
Cultiva
Venture Round in 2020
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company has developed a proprietary product known as SureSeal™, which is designed to enhance the natural cuticle of plants. One of its key offerings, Parka™, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka™ aims to improve fruit quality and appearance, reduce the incidence of rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through its innovative solutions, Cultiva addresses critical challenges in crop management and post-harvest handling.
Soli Organic
Debt Financing in 2020
Soli Organic is an indoor farming company that grows and supplies fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores year-round. It uses a vertically integrated approach to produce living organic plants with fresh-cut leaves, including lime leaves, rosemary, chives, and arugula, grown regionally to emphasize freshness and sustainability. By delivering a steady, locally produced supply of herbs, the company aims to provide high-quality, flavorful products to retailers and their customers.
Farmhouse Culture
Venture Round in 2019
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic, probiotic-rich food products, specializing in fermented items such as sauerkraut and kimchi. Founded in 2009 in Watsonville, California, by Kathryn Lukas, a classically trained chef, the company emerged from her passion for traditional fermentation methods and a commitment to promoting gut health. Farmhouse Culture offers a range of organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free products designed to enhance overall wellness by supporting digestive health. The company has positioned itself as a leader in the market for rich, health-focused foods and beverages, appealing to consumers interested in nurturing their microbiome and improving their immune system.
Soli Organic
Debt Financing in 2019
Soli Organic is an indoor farming company that grows and supplies fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores year-round. It uses a vertically integrated approach to produce living organic plants with fresh-cut leaves, including lime leaves, rosemary, chives, and arugula, grown regionally to emphasize freshness and sustainability. By delivering a steady, locally produced supply of herbs, the company aims to provide high-quality, flavorful products to retailers and their customers.
Farmhouse Culture
Convertible Note in 2018
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic, probiotic-rich food products, specializing in fermented items such as sauerkraut and kimchi. Founded in 2009 in Watsonville, California, by Kathryn Lukas, a classically trained chef, the company emerged from her passion for traditional fermentation methods and a commitment to promoting gut health. Farmhouse Culture offers a range of organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free products designed to enhance overall wellness by supporting digestive health. The company has positioned itself as a leader in the market for rich, health-focused foods and beverages, appealing to consumers interested in nurturing their microbiome and improving their immune system.
NurturMe
Venture Round in 2018
NurturMe offers organic, sustainable baby and toddler food products. Their product range includes a quinoa-based cereal alternative, dry pouch meals for infants, and fruit and vegetable snacks for toddlers. All products are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher with no added preservatives, sugars, or salts.
NurturMe
Debt Financing in 2018
NurturMe offers organic, sustainable baby and toddler food products. Their product range includes a quinoa-based cereal alternative, dry pouch meals for infants, and fruit and vegetable snacks for toddlers. All products are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher with no added preservatives, sugars, or salts.
NurturMe
Venture Round in 2017
NurturMe offers organic, sustainable baby and toddler food products. Their product range includes a quinoa-based cereal alternative, dry pouch meals for infants, and fruit and vegetable snacks for toddlers. All products are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher with no added preservatives, sugars, or salts.
Imperial Frozen Foods
Debt Financing in 2017
Imperial Frozen Foods, an extension of the Fruitcrest Preserve Company, specializes in the supply and distribution of both conventional and organic frozen fruits. The company has established itself as a leading supplier of high-quality frozen fruits and fruit blends, catering to the evolving needs of the market. Imperial focuses on global sourcing and packing, primarily serving private label retailers, grocers, and supermarket chains across the United States. As consumer preferences shifted and the demand for private brands increased, Imperial adapted to these changes, solidifying its position in the frozen food industry.
Farmhouse Culture
Series D in 2017
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic, probiotic-rich food products, specializing in fermented items such as sauerkraut and kimchi. Founded in 2009 in Watsonville, California, by Kathryn Lukas, a classically trained chef, the company emerged from her passion for traditional fermentation methods and a commitment to promoting gut health. Farmhouse Culture offers a range of organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free products designed to enhance overall wellness by supporting digestive health. The company has positioned itself as a leader in the market for rich, health-focused foods and beverages, appealing to consumers interested in nurturing their microbiome and improving their immune system.
Cultiva
Convertible Note in 2017
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company has developed a proprietary product known as SureSeal™, which is designed to enhance the natural cuticle of plants. One of its key offerings, Parka™, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka™ aims to improve fruit quality and appearance, reduce the incidence of rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through its innovative solutions, Cultiva addresses critical challenges in crop management and post-harvest handling.
Soli Organic
Venture Round in 2016
Soli Organic is an indoor farming company that grows and supplies fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores year-round. It uses a vertically integrated approach to produce living organic plants with fresh-cut leaves, including lime leaves, rosemary, chives, and arugula, grown regionally to emphasize freshness and sustainability. By delivering a steady, locally produced supply of herbs, the company aims to provide high-quality, flavorful products to retailers and their customers.
Navitas Organics
Debt Financing in 2016
Navitas Organics is a manufacturer and seller of organic superfood products, founded in 2003 and based in Novato, California. The company specializes in a variety of plant-based food items that cater to health-conscious consumers, focusing on areas such as energy, beauty, immune support, and stress reduction. Its product offerings include cacao and camu powders, chia seeds, cashews, coconut sugar, goji berries, and various snack bars and blends, all sourced from regenerative organic farming practices. Navitas Organics emphasizes a commitment to quality by ensuring its products are gluten-free and free from pesticides and fertilizers. The company distributes its products through retail and online channels across the United States, as well as through its own online shop. In March 2017, it rebranded from Navitas Naturals to Navitas Organics to better reflect its mission and product focus.
NurturMe
Venture Round in 2016
NurturMe offers organic, sustainable baby and toddler food products. Their product range includes a quinoa-based cereal alternative, dry pouch meals for infants, and fruit and vegetable snacks for toddlers. All products are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher with no added preservatives, sugars, or salts.
Soli Organic
Venture Round in 2015
Soli Organic is an indoor farming company that grows and supplies fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores year-round. It uses a vertically integrated approach to produce living organic plants with fresh-cut leaves, including lime leaves, rosemary, chives, and arugula, grown regionally to emphasize freshness and sustainability. By delivering a steady, locally produced supply of herbs, the company aims to provide high-quality, flavorful products to retailers and their customers.
Cultiva
Series A in 2015
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company has developed a proprietary product known as SureSeal™, which is designed to enhance the natural cuticle of plants. One of its key offerings, Parka™, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka™ aims to improve fruit quality and appearance, reduce the incidence of rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through its innovative solutions, Cultiva addresses critical challenges in crop management and post-harvest handling.
Cultiva
Debt Financing in 2015
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company has developed a proprietary product known as SureSeal™, which is designed to enhance the natural cuticle of plants. One of its key offerings, Parka™, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka™ aims to improve fruit quality and appearance, reduce the incidence of rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through its innovative solutions, Cultiva addresses critical challenges in crop management and post-harvest handling.
Central Florida Repack
Debt Financing in 2013
Central Florida Repack is a fruit logistics and distribution company. It provides services such as shipment consolidation, warehouse inventory management, and third-party quality control inspections. They also provide domestic logistic needs for their clients.
Harvill's Produce
Debt Financing in 2012
Harvill's Produce, established in 1949 and located in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the production and supply of a diverse range of fruits and vegetables. The company provides vine-ripened tomatoes, green vegetables, Idaho potatoes, apples, Sunkist citrus, strawberries, cabbage, and other leafy vegetables. Harvill's ensures the quality of its products through a robust network of suppliers and growers, catering primarily to the restaurant industry. With a commitment to delivering fresh produce, Harvill's has established itself as a reliable source for high-quality fruits and vegetables.
Harvill's Produce
Debt Financing in 2011
Harvill's Produce, established in 1949 and located in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the production and supply of a diverse range of fruits and vegetables. The company provides vine-ripened tomatoes, green vegetables, Idaho potatoes, apples, Sunkist citrus, strawberries, cabbage, and other leafy vegetables. Harvill's ensures the quality of its products through a robust network of suppliers and growers, catering primarily to the restaurant industry. With a commitment to delivering fresh produce, Harvill's has established itself as a reliable source for high-quality fruits and vegetables.
Harvill's Produce
Debt Financing in 2010
Harvill's Produce, established in 1949 and located in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the production and supply of a diverse range of fruits and vegetables. The company provides vine-ripened tomatoes, green vegetables, Idaho potatoes, apples, Sunkist citrus, strawberries, cabbage, and other leafy vegetables. Harvill's ensures the quality of its products through a robust network of suppliers and growers, catering primarily to the restaurant industry. With a commitment to delivering fresh produce, Harvill's has established itself as a reliable source for high-quality fruits and vegetables.
The Rainforest Company
Debt Financing in 1997
The Rainforest Company is an e-commerce platform established in Berlin in 2016. It specializes in producing and distributing natural, organic food products, with a focus on vegan superfoods like acai. The company's product range includes ready-to-eat breakfast options such as meal bowls and smoothies, made from sustainably sourced ingredients that are high in protein, low in calories and sugar. Notably, The Rainforest Company donates a portion of its revenue to rainforest conservation efforts, enabling customers to make a positive environmental impact through their daily food choices.
The Rainforest Company
Venture Round in 1997
The Rainforest Company is an e-commerce platform established in Berlin in 2016. It specializes in producing and distributing natural, organic food products, with a focus on vegan superfoods like acai. The company's product range includes ready-to-eat breakfast options such as meal bowls and smoothies, made from sustainably sourced ingredients that are high in protein, low in calories and sugar. Notably, The Rainforest Company donates a portion of its revenue to rainforest conservation efforts, enabling customers to make a positive environmental impact through their daily food choices.
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