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.

Al Alvarez

Director

Brian Anderson

Managing Director

Michael Benson

Senior Vice President

Bitting, Thomas H.P.

Principal

Adam Constantinides

Senior Vice President

Past deals in Non-Profit

Butler's Pantry

Debt Financing in 2020
Butler's Pantry is a catering service provider based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1966. The company specializes in a wide range of catering solutions for various events, including weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and non-profit activities. Its offerings encompass a diverse selection of services, such as brunches, cocktail parties, dinner parties, gala fundraisers, anniversaries, open houses, and holiday celebrations. Additionally, Butler's Pantry caters to corporate needs with options for box lunches, boardroom lunches, and client appreciation events. With a focus on delivering delicious food and elegant decor, the company aims to enhance the experience of its clients and their guests at every occasion.

Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp.

Venture Round in 2020
WHPC is a nonprofit organization that enhances affordable housing options by acquiring multifamily developments and providing quality management services. The organization was created in 2002 in cooperation with Wisconsin Housing Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) to provide a solution to the fact that many Section 8 contracts were approaching the end of their terms.

Archway Communities

Debt Financing in 2020
Archway Communities is a nonprofit organization that provides access to affordable housing, food security, and the supportive social services people need to thrive.

GadellNet Technology Solutions

Debt Financing in 2019
GadellNet is a technology consulting firm that focuses on providing tailored IT services to various industries, including financial services, advertising, construction, accounting, and non-profit sectors. The company offers comprehensive solutions such as help desk support, on-site assistance, security consulting, and business intelligence services. GadellNet’s approach involves creating three-year strategic plans for clients, ensuring consistent delivery through dedicated account management. Their team of specialists in desktop support, network engineering, software, data management, email, and web services aims to help organizations enhance efficiency and seize growth opportunities.

Archway Communities

Venture Round in 2018
Archway Communities is a nonprofit organization that provides access to affordable housing, food security, and the supportive social services people need to thrive.

New Orleans Area Habitat For Humanity

Debt Financing in 2016
NOAHH is a non-profit organization on a mission to build houses in partnership with sponsors, volunteers, and families to eliminate poverty housing in New Orleans. It is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). The program makes homeownership possible for families who are unable to qualify for traditional home loans but have a stable job, good or no credit, and the willingness to contribute 350 hours of sweat equity to the building of Habitat homes. New Orleans continues to rebuild housing that was destroyed by the devastating flooding of Hurricane Katrina. NOAHH has become a beacon of hope in this rebuilding process by recruiting and deploying tens of thousands of volunteers to construct new homes in damaged, blighted neighborhoods. With the support of our volunteers, donors, and partners across the country and even the world, NOAHH’s homebuilding capacity has increased annually since 2005. It was incorporated in 1983 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

New Orleans African American Museum

Debt Financing in 2016
New Orleans African American Museum mission is to preserve the history and elevate the art, culture, and contributions of African Americans.

Rise Community Development

Debt Financing in 2016
Rise is a nonprofit organization that provides resources to nonprofit community-based development organizations to develop housing and other improvements to neighborhoods. It offers development consulting and historic preservation consulting services, as well as mapping and database management services, empowering both nonprofit organizations and for-profit developers to effect sustainable neighborhood revitalization. Rise provides pre-development funding to enable nonprofit organizations to begin work on difficult, important redevelopment projects where conventional financing is not available. It was established in St. Louis, Missouri in 1997.

GadellNet Technology Solutions

Debt Financing in 2016
GadellNet is a technology consulting firm that focuses on providing tailored IT services to various industries, including financial services, advertising, construction, accounting, and non-profit sectors. The company offers comprehensive solutions such as help desk support, on-site assistance, security consulting, and business intelligence services. GadellNet’s approach involves creating three-year strategic plans for clients, ensuring consistent delivery through dedicated account management. Their team of specialists in desktop support, network engineering, software, data management, email, and web services aims to help organizations enhance efficiency and seize growth opportunities.

Butler's Pantry

Debt Financing in 2015
Butler's Pantry is a catering service provider based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1966. The company specializes in a wide range of catering solutions for various events, including weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and non-profit activities. Its offerings encompass a diverse selection of services, such as brunches, cocktail parties, dinner parties, gala fundraisers, anniversaries, open houses, and holiday celebrations. Additionally, Butler's Pantry caters to corporate needs with options for box lunches, boardroom lunches, and client appreciation events. With a focus on delivering delicious food and elegant decor, the company aims to enhance the experience of its clients and their guests at every occasion.

Butler's Pantry

Debt Financing in 2014
Butler's Pantry is a catering service provider based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1966. The company specializes in a wide range of catering solutions for various events, including weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and non-profit activities. Its offerings encompass a diverse selection of services, such as brunches, cocktail parties, dinner parties, gala fundraisers, anniversaries, open houses, and holiday celebrations. Additionally, Butler's Pantry caters to corporate needs with options for box lunches, boardroom lunches, and client appreciation events. With a focus on delivering delicious food and elegant decor, the company aims to enhance the experience of its clients and their guests at every occasion.

agencyQ

Series A in 2013
agencyQ, Inc. is a digital marketing agency headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in developing comprehensive online marketing strategies and websites for a diverse clientele, including blue-chip companies, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. Established in 1999, the company offers a wide range of services, including brand development, market research, content strategy, and analytics. agencyQ also excels in user experience and interface design, information architecture, and custom application development for both web and mobile platforms. Additionally, the agency provides various digital marketing services, such as search engine optimization, social media management, email marketing, and pay-per-click advertising. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, agencyQ aims to help organizations effectively leverage digital tools to achieve their business objectives.

REQ

Debt Financing in 2012
REQ, Inc. is a digital marketing and brand management company that specializes in enhancing and protecting the identity of brands across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, retail, and government. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional office in New York, REQ provides a comprehensive range of services, including search engine optimization, social media management, web and mobile development, and detailed analytics. The company focuses on reputation management through brand strategy, data analysis, and digital advocacy, enabling clients to effectively connect with their audiences and create demand for their products. REQ serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, government entities, and nonprofit organizations, utilizing its expertise to foster engagement and emotional connections with target audiences.

REQ

Debt Financing in 2011
REQ, Inc. is a digital marketing and brand management company that specializes in enhancing and protecting the identity of brands across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, retail, and government. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional office in New York, REQ provides a comprehensive range of services, including search engine optimization, social media management, web and mobile development, and detailed analytics. The company focuses on reputation management through brand strategy, data analysis, and digital advocacy, enabling clients to effectively connect with their audiences and create demand for their products. REQ serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, government entities, and nonprofit organizations, utilizing its expertise to foster engagement and emotional connections with target audiences.

agencyQ

Venture Round in 2011
agencyQ, Inc. is a digital marketing agency headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in developing comprehensive online marketing strategies and websites for a diverse clientele, including blue-chip companies, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. Established in 1999, the company offers a wide range of services, including brand development, market research, content strategy, and analytics. agencyQ also excels in user experience and interface design, information architecture, and custom application development for both web and mobile platforms. Additionally, the agency provides various digital marketing services, such as search engine optimization, social media management, email marketing, and pay-per-click advertising. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, agencyQ aims to help organizations effectively leverage digital tools to achieve their business objectives.

agencyQ

Debt Financing in 2011
agencyQ, Inc. is a digital marketing agency headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in developing comprehensive online marketing strategies and websites for a diverse clientele, including blue-chip companies, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. Established in 1999, the company offers a wide range of services, including brand development, market research, content strategy, and analytics. agencyQ also excels in user experience and interface design, information architecture, and custom application development for both web and mobile platforms. Additionally, the agency provides various digital marketing services, such as search engine optimization, social media management, email marketing, and pay-per-click advertising. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, agencyQ aims to help organizations effectively leverage digital tools to achieve their business objectives.

Butler's Pantry

Debt Financing in 2011
Butler's Pantry is a catering service provider based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1966. The company specializes in a wide range of catering solutions for various events, including weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and non-profit activities. Its offerings encompass a diverse selection of services, such as brunches, cocktail parties, dinner parties, gala fundraisers, anniversaries, open houses, and holiday celebrations. Additionally, Butler's Pantry caters to corporate needs with options for box lunches, boardroom lunches, and client appreciation events. With a focus on delivering delicious food and elegant decor, the company aims to enhance the experience of its clients and their guests at every occasion.

XLerant

Debt Financing in 2011
XLerant, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based budgeting, forecasting, and reporting software designed for finance teams and budget managers. Founded in 2004 and based in Stamford, Connecticut, the company offers BudgetPak, a user-friendly software solution that simplifies the budgeting process through a table-driven approach and plain English prompts, making it accessible for non-financial managers. XLerant serves a diverse range of industries, including non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, technology providers, and various sectors such as transportation, insurance, and real estate. In addition to its software offerings, XLerant provides implementation support, user training, and ongoing assistance to ensure effective use of its products. The company operates as a subsidiary of Jonas Operating Group.

Affinity Lab

Debt Financing in 2009
Affinity Lab assists businesses that serve a vibrant community of start-ups, non-profits, and creative businesses. They may better concentrate on their goal and execution because it manages their member organizations' business and operational needs while also providing shared office space.

Butler's Pantry

Debt Financing in 2008
Butler's Pantry is a catering service provider based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1966. The company specializes in a wide range of catering solutions for various events, including weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and non-profit activities. Its offerings encompass a diverse selection of services, such as brunches, cocktail parties, dinner parties, gala fundraisers, anniversaries, open houses, and holiday celebrations. Additionally, Butler's Pantry caters to corporate needs with options for box lunches, boardroom lunches, and client appreciation events. With a focus on delivering delicious food and elegant decor, the company aims to enhance the experience of its clients and their guests at every occasion.

Lift for Life Academy

Debt Financing in 2008
Lift for Life Academy, Inc. is an independent charter school located in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1998. It provides educational services for students in grades 6 through 12, focusing on middle and high school education. The academy is dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment, emphasizing college preparation and skills development. Its mission is to empower students, equipping them with the necessary tools to uplift their lives and achieve academic success.

Thumbs Up Marketing

Debt Financing in 1998
Thumbs Up Marketing is a telemarketing and contact centre service. They create and promote mutually rewarding relationships between clients and their audience. Their services include business-to-business, non-profit, business-to-consumer, cultivation, and inbound support.
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