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

Anthony Billings

Senior Vice President and Investment Team Member

Adam Constantinides

Senior Vice President

Anaëlle Croteau

Vice President

Keith Freeman

Managing Director

Trey Garland

Senior Associate and Investment Team Member

Trey Garland

Senior Associate

Jeffrey Gentsch

Venture Partner

Joseph Henderson

Senior Vice President

Joe Henderson

Senior Vice President, Investment Team

Leah Hendricks

Senior Vice President, Investments Team

Reid Hutchins

Managing Director

Peter Lu

Senior Associate

J.P. Lynch

Vice President, Investments

David McNaught

Vice President

Arjun Mohan

Vice President

Sandra M. Moore

Managing Director / Chief Impact Officer

Jim O'Rourke

Managing Director

Justin 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

Past deals in Refrigeration

Stirling Ultracold

Venture Round in 2021
Stirling Ultracold develops and manufactures ultra-low temperature freezers operating below -86°C. Its patented free-piston Stirling engine technology enables energy-efficient, environmentally friendly storage for bio-repositories and pharmaceutical companies.

Stirling Ultracold

Debt Financing in 2021
Stirling Ultracold develops and manufactures ultra-low temperature freezers operating below -86°C. Its patented free-piston Stirling engine technology enables energy-efficient, environmentally friendly storage for bio-repositories and pharmaceutical companies.

JSI Store Fixtures

Debt Financing in 2019
JSI Store Fixtures Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of display fixtures and closed-cell foam products, primarily serving supermarket chains across North America and internationally. Established in 1991 and based in Milo, Maine, the company provides a wide range of products including produce fixtures, bakery fixtures, wine displays, refrigeration units, and floral arrangements. JSI Store Fixtures also offers specialty fixtures for various retail needs, such as coffee stations and service bars. In addition to manufacturing, the company delivers visual design services that support creative and strategic merchandising solutions, enhancing the overall shopper experience in retail environments. With facilities located throughout the United States, JSI Store Fixtures emphasizes innovation and quality in its product offerings.

Stirling Ultracold

Series B in 2018
Stirling Ultracold develops and manufactures ultra-low temperature freezers operating below -86°C. Its patented free-piston Stirling engine technology enables energy-efficient, environmentally friendly storage for bio-repositories and pharmaceutical companies.

JSI Store Fixtures

Debt Financing in 2018
JSI Store Fixtures Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of display fixtures and closed-cell foam products, primarily serving supermarket chains across North America and internationally. Established in 1991 and based in Milo, Maine, the company provides a wide range of products including produce fixtures, bakery fixtures, wine displays, refrigeration units, and floral arrangements. JSI Store Fixtures also offers specialty fixtures for various retail needs, such as coffee stations and service bars. In addition to manufacturing, the company delivers visual design services that support creative and strategic merchandising solutions, enhancing the overall shopper experience in retail environments. With facilities located throughout the United States, JSI Store Fixtures emphasizes innovation and quality in its product offerings.

Stirling Ultracold

Debt Financing in 2018
Stirling Ultracold develops and manufactures ultra-low temperature freezers operating below -86°C. Its patented free-piston Stirling engine technology enables energy-efficient, environmentally friendly storage for bio-repositories and pharmaceutical companies.

Coil Design

Debt Financing in 2018
Coil Design is a manufacturer based in Dayton, Tennessee, specializing in fin and tube heat exchangers. The company designs and produces a variety of coils for HVAC applications, including refrigeration and fluid coils, chilled water coils, hot water coils, steam coils, and direct expansion evaporator and condenser coils. Coil Design offers customizable options in terms of coil tube diameters, fin surfaces, and materials of construction, ensuring that their products meet diverse industry needs.

Coil Design

Debt Financing in 2017
Coil Design is a manufacturer based in Dayton, Tennessee, specializing in fin and tube heat exchangers. The company designs and produces a variety of coils for HVAC applications, including refrigeration and fluid coils, chilled water coils, hot water coils, steam coils, and direct expansion evaporator and condenser coils. Coil Design offers customizable options in terms of coil tube diameters, fin surfaces, and materials of construction, ensuring that their products meet diverse industry needs.

Stirling Ultracold

Venture Round in 2017
Stirling Ultracold develops and manufactures ultra-low temperature freezers operating below -86°C. Its patented free-piston Stirling engine technology enables energy-efficient, environmentally friendly storage for bio-repositories and pharmaceutical companies.

Stirling Ultracold

Venture Round in 2016
Stirling Ultracold develops and manufactures ultra-low temperature freezers operating below -86°C. Its patented free-piston Stirling engine technology enables energy-efficient, environmentally friendly storage for bio-repositories and pharmaceutical companies.

JSI Store Fixtures

Debt Financing in 2013
JSI Store Fixtures Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of display fixtures and closed-cell foam products, primarily serving supermarket chains across North America and internationally. Established in 1991 and based in Milo, Maine, the company provides a wide range of products including produce fixtures, bakery fixtures, wine displays, refrigeration units, and floral arrangements. JSI Store Fixtures also offers specialty fixtures for various retail needs, such as coffee stations and service bars. In addition to manufacturing, the company delivers visual design services that support creative and strategic merchandising solutions, enhancing the overall shopper experience in retail environments. With facilities located throughout the United States, JSI Store Fixtures emphasizes innovation and quality in its product offerings.
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