Advantage X

Advantage Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1992, headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, with additional offices across the United States. The firm specializes in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt investments, focusing primarily on small businesses at various stages of development, excluding seed stage. Advantage Capital targets investments in low-income communities, both urban and rural, and supports economic development initiatives. The firm seeks to invest in companies that utilize proprietary technologies in sectors such as communication, information technology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and energy, among others. It offers various forms of debt capital, including senior and mezzanine debt, and has a preference for co-investing with other firms. Initial investments typically range from $0.5 million to $10 million in companies with sales under $5 million, with potential for larger investments based on milestones. Advantage Capital is committed to addressing the funding gaps in underserved areas and fostering economic growth in communities that lack traditional sources of risk capital.

Al Alvarez

Director

Brian Anderson

PRINCIPAL

Alyson G. Appleton

VP of Communications, Marketing and Policy

Daniel Barrett

Associate

Jay Bennett

Vice President of Business Development

Keith Berry

VP of Business Development

Anthony H. Billings

Vice President

Bitting, Thomas H.P.

PRINCIPAL

Troy Blaine

VP of Business Development

Charles H. Booker

Principal

Ryan Brennan

Managing Director

Samantha F. de Castro

Associate

Abhi Chandrasekhara

Senior Associate

Craig Cole

Vice President of Business Development

Chloe Coniaris

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Adam Constantinides

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Jeffrey W. Craver

Principal

Anaëlle Croteau

ASSOCIATE

Jeremy R. Degenhart

Principal

Maurice Doyle

Managing Director

Ryan Dressler

Principal

Louis T. Dubuque

Managing Director

Eric Dunham

VP of Business Development

Michele Fleher

Business development officer

Beth Fore

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Keith Freeman

Managing Director

Jeffrey Gentsch

Venture Partner

Gregory P. Gish

Senior Vice President

Jonathan I. Goldstein

Managing Director

Daniel J. Gould

SVP

Matthew L. Hart

VP

Joseph Henderson

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Leah Hendricks

Vice-President

George N. Hettich

VP

Stephanie Hiatt

SVP

Richard T. Hummell

Principal

Reid Hutchins

Managing Director

Geoffrey Jacques

ASSOCIATE

Mark Lange

VP of Business Development

Josh Liggett

Partner

Franchesca B. Lorio

Principal/Controller

Philip E. Marshall

Principal

Larry Martin

VP of Business Development

Natalia Matallana

Senior Associate

D. Tyler Mayoras

Venture Partner

Anthony Metzner

SVP

Arjun Mohan

ASSOCIATE

Sandra M. Moore

Managing Director/Chief Impact Officer

Justin T. Motika

VP

Scott Murphy

Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer

James O'Rourke

MD

Justin N. Obletz

Chief Financial Officer

Paul Olsen

VP

Anne Ott

SVP

Tim Perusek

Principal

Aaron Pohlmann

Senior Associate

Sarah Rajan

Senior Associate

Jim Rieker

VP OF SYNDICATION

Rachel Robards

ASSOCIATE

Josh Rogers

SVP

Joshua Rogers

Vice-President

Gabe Rosen

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Valentino Rovere

Vice President

Philip Ruppel

Vice President

Kelcee Sachtleben

Senior Associate

Brynn N. Sanders

VP

Cara M. Schiffman

Vice-President of Regulatory Affairs

Greg Schwarztrauber

SVP

Talmadge Singer

Managing Director

Craig Smidt

SVP

Ruth Kelso Sorrell

Principal

Angel Stuckman

VP of Business Development

Adam M. Suberi

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Matthew Switzer

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Thomas Titus

Vice President

W. Anthony Toups

Principal

Alexandra A. Twyman

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Ramya Varma

Vice President

Brittany Walker

Assistant VP

Benjamin Warning

Senior Associate

Carl Weatherley-White

MD

Thomas Willsey

Senior Vice President, Treasurer

Kyle Wood

Associate

Sarah Wynn

Associate

Mui, Fong Wa C.

VP

J.P. Lynch

Senior Analyst

Past deals in District of Columbia

PSI International, Inc.

Series A in 2017
PSI International, Inc. is an information technology company based in Fairfax, Virginia, that provides a wide range of services in technology support, health science, and social services, both domestically and internationally. Its technology support division encompasses applications, databases, networks, and platforms, offering services in analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance. Additionally, the company specializes in imaging, flight simulation systems, software development, and database management. In the health science sector, PSI delivers services such as pharmacovigilance, regulatory compliance, and medical coding, along with consulting and training. The social services branch includes child welfare support and benefits delivery. PSI International serves a diverse clientele, including federal, state, and local government entities, as well as commercial organizations. Established in 1977, the company has built a significant presence in the IT sector.

Nextility

Debt Financing in 2016
Nextility is a new type of energy company that uses advanced technology to ensure that businesses of all types and sizes are saving money on their energy bills. The company helps businesses of all sizes get lower utility costs. Their unique energy rate protection service and no-upfront cost solar PV and solar hot water offerings make maximizing the business's energy dollars absolutely effortless. Nextility was formerly Skyline Innovations and founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Nextility

Series C in 2015
Nextility is a new type of energy company that uses advanced technology to ensure that businesses of all types and sizes are saving money on their energy bills. The company helps businesses of all sizes get lower utility costs. Their unique energy rate protection service and no-upfront cost solar PV and solar hot water offerings make maximizing the business's energy dollars absolutely effortless. Nextility was formerly Skyline Innovations and founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

AV Smoot

Debt Financing in 2013
AV Smoot provides restoration and preservation services of various products. It offers commercial painting and renovation of landmarks. AV Smoot is based in Washington, D.C., USA.

REQ

Debt Financing in 2012
REQ, Inc. is a digital marketing and brand management company specializing in search engine optimization, social media, web and mobile development, and detailed analytics. The company provides a range of services including search and reputation management, social media integration, and custom web and mobile solutions. Its offerings encompass mobile application design, graphic design, content strategy, and user experience design, alongside analytics and optimization services for websites and landing pages. REQ develops digital tools that aim to build and protect brands across various sectors, including sports, entertainment, finance, healthcare, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in New York, Boston, and San Francisco, REQ serves a diverse clientele, including corporations and government entities. The company has gained recognition for its rapid growth, appearing on notable industry lists.

Nextility

Series A in 2012
Nextility is a new type of energy company that uses advanced technology to ensure that businesses of all types and sizes are saving money on their energy bills. The company helps businesses of all sizes get lower utility costs. Their unique energy rate protection service and no-upfront cost solar PV and solar hot water offerings make maximizing the business's energy dollars absolutely effortless. Nextility was formerly Skyline Innovations and founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

REQ

Debt Financing in 2011
REQ, Inc. is a digital marketing and brand management company specializing in search engine optimization, social media, web and mobile development, and detailed analytics. The company provides a range of services including search and reputation management, social media integration, and custom web and mobile solutions. Its offerings encompass mobile application design, graphic design, content strategy, and user experience design, alongside analytics and optimization services for websites and landing pages. REQ develops digital tools that aim to build and protect brands across various sectors, including sports, entertainment, finance, healthcare, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in New York, Boston, and San Francisco, REQ serves a diverse clientele, including corporations and government entities. The company has gained recognition for its rapid growth, appearing on notable industry lists.

agencyQ

Venture Round in 2011
agencyQ (Q) is a digital marketing agency that excels in four core services: Digital Marketing, Technology, Strategy and Design. Q helps businesses harness the web to transform ideas into effective websites, applications and digital marketing campaigns. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Q serves a global portfolio of commercial, government, healthcare and association and nonprofit organizations.

agencyQ

Debt Financing in 2011
agencyQ (Q) is a digital marketing agency that excels in four core services: Digital Marketing, Technology, Strategy and Design. Q helps businesses harness the web to transform ideas into effective websites, applications and digital marketing campaigns. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Q serves a global portfolio of commercial, government, healthcare and association and nonprofit organizations.

EnviRelation

Debt Financing in 2010
EnviRelation, LLC provides environmental services for the hospitality industry. The company offers food composting services for food-related businesses, such as office buildings, hotels, grocery stores, restaurants, hospitals, schools, colleges and universities, food processors and distributors, churches and temples. It also provides environmental projects and programs reporting and documentation services. Additionally, EnviRelation provides emissions quantification services to track greenhouse gas emissions; and sustainability reporting services for individual properties, portfolios, brands, and corporations. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Affinity Lab

Debt Financing in 2009
Affinity Lab is an entrepreneurial launch platform serving a rich community of creative businesses, non-profits and start-ups.

AV Smoot

Debt Financing in 2007
AV Smoot provides restoration and preservation services of various products. It offers commercial painting and renovation of landmarks. AV Smoot is based in Washington, D.C., USA.

NuAmerica Bank

Venture Round in 2007
NuAmerica Bank provides financial and commercial banking services. It is based in Washington D.C., USA.

Inside Higher Ed

Venture Round in 2006
Inside Higher Ed, Inc. offers web based news, forums, opinions, and jobs focusing on higher education. It provides feature stories, daily commentaries, and career columns. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

CreateHope

Venture Round in 2006
CreateHope develops software and online tools to manage giving programs of companies. It is based in Washington D.C., USA.

GridPoint

Series B in 2006
GridPoint is an innovator in comprehensive, data-driven energy management solutions (EMS) that leverage the power of real-time data collection, big data analytics and cloud computing to maximize energy savings, operational efficiency, capital utilization and sustainability benefits. GridPoint’s integrated energy management portfolio of asset-level submetering and monitoring, intelligent control, energy management software and professional services can generate 10-30% energy savings and an 18-36 month payback. GridPoint solutions are deployed at over 12,000 sites with over 64 billion customer data points collected to date, and 100 million added daily. Customers include: 7 of the top 20 quick serve restaurants, 4 of the top 10 casual dining restaurants, 3 of 20 convenience growth chains, 7 of 10 top 10 retailers by total sales, leading commercial and industrial enterprises and major government and educational institutions.

AV Smoot

Debt Financing in 2006
AV Smoot provides restoration and preservation services of various products. It offers commercial painting and renovation of landmarks. AV Smoot is based in Washington, D.C., USA.