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 Florida

Soli Organic

Venture Round in 2021
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

Soli Organic

Series C in 2020
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

Genicon

Debt Financing in 2020
Genicon is recognized as an emerging leader in the design, production, and distribution of patented surgical instrumentation focused exclusively on laparoscopic surgery. Genicon is a privately held firm in which several of their shareholders are surgeons who utilize their products. Genicon remains today as it originated: a company driven to meet the needs of modern-day healthcare through the harmonization of clinical needs and the economic demands of a global healthcare system.

Soli Organic

Debt Financing in 2020
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

Xtreme Boats

Debt Financing in 2019
Xtreme Boats specializes in the manufacturing of custom aluminum fishing boats. The company focuses on delivering high-quality, tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of fishing enthusiasts. With an emphasis on durability and performance, Xtreme Boats aims to provide products that enhance the fishing experience on the water. Through its commitment to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, the company seeks to establish itself as a leader in the aluminum boat manufacturing industry.

Genicon

Debt Financing in 2019
Genicon is recognized as an emerging leader in the design, production, and distribution of patented surgical instrumentation focused exclusively on laparoscopic surgery. Genicon is a privately held firm in which several of their shareholders are surgeons who utilize their products. Genicon remains today as it originated: a company driven to meet the needs of modern-day healthcare through the harmonization of clinical needs and the economic demands of a global healthcare system.

Lee & Cates Glass

Debt Financing in 2019
Lee & Cates Glass, Inc., founded in 1926 in Jacksonville, Florida, specializes in providing a diverse array of glass products and services tailored for automotive, commercial, and residential needs. The company offers a wide range of products, including side and rear-view mirrors, power windows, sliding glass doors, insulated glass, and hurricane-resistant glass. Additionally, it provides services such as mobile auto glass repair and replacement, windshield leak repairs, and construction glazing. Lee & Cates Glass maintains service locations throughout Florida and Georgia, ensuring access to quality glass solutions for various applications.

Champion Controls

Debt Financing in 2019
Champion Controls is a supplier of control systems offering system integration and engineering design services, as well as manufacturing custom control panels. It manufactures custom engineered control systems for water/waster water, factory automation, movable bridge rehabilitation, and all process control industries. The company holds Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certifications for the USA and Canada as a manufacturer of industrial control panels, UL Master Labeler for lightning protection systems as well as industrial control panels relating to hazardous locations. It also provides motor and drives testing services.

Catalyst Fabric Solutions

Debt Financing in 2019
Catalyst Fabrics is a manufacturing company that offers custom printed fabrics for finishing and distribution. It offers finishing options including aroma and scent, cooling, and repellant finishes and handles fabric, finishing, and fulfillment needs. The company combines the continuous advances in Digital Dye Sublimation printing with the latest automation of order and manufacturing processes. Catalyst Fabric Solutions is headquartered in Marianna, Florida.

Soli Organic

Debt Financing in 2019
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

CapzerPharma Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2018
CapzerPharma Manufacturing is a testing and development laboratory that develops nutraceutical and pharmaceutical formulations. in the form of oral liquids, powders, sachets, injectables, capsules, syrups, and tablets.

Genicon

Debt Financing in 2018
Genicon is recognized as an emerging leader in the design, production, and distribution of patented surgical instrumentation focused exclusively on laparoscopic surgery. Genicon is a privately held firm in which several of their shareholders are surgeons who utilize their products. Genicon remains today as it originated: a company driven to meet the needs of modern-day healthcare through the harmonization of clinical needs and the economic demands of a global healthcare system.

Catalyst Fabric Solutions

Debt Financing in 2018
Catalyst Fabrics is a manufacturing company that offers custom printed fabrics for finishing and distribution. It offers finishing options including aroma and scent, cooling, and repellant finishes and handles fabric, finishing, and fulfillment needs. The company combines the continuous advances in Digital Dye Sublimation printing with the latest automation of order and manufacturing processes. Catalyst Fabric Solutions is headquartered in Marianna, Florida.

Lee & Cates Glass

Debt Financing in 2018
Lee & Cates Glass, Inc., founded in 1926 in Jacksonville, Florida, specializes in providing a diverse array of glass products and services tailored for automotive, commercial, and residential needs. The company offers a wide range of products, including side and rear-view mirrors, power windows, sliding glass doors, insulated glass, and hurricane-resistant glass. Additionally, it provides services such as mobile auto glass repair and replacement, windshield leak repairs, and construction glazing. Lee & Cates Glass maintains service locations throughout Florida and Georgia, ensuring access to quality glass solutions for various applications.

Centner Academy

Debt Financing in 2018
Centner Academy is a school for preschool, elementary, and middle school students. The school curates authentic, fun, and purposeful learning experiences for students which ensures that all students find meaning and joy in their learning. It blends social and emotional learning with problem-solving and critical thinking gives its students the capacity to think about systems, contexts, and their learning from multiple perspectives.

Gator Made Golf

Debt Financing in 2018
Gator Made Golf is a manufacturer of custom golf accessories for retail shops, golf courses, and country clubs. The company is located in Fort Myers, Florida.

Cosmetics LK

Debt Financing in 2018
Cosmetics LK is a manufacturer and distributor of cosmetics brands and beauty products. The company owns brands Probelle, Prolana, and Bonitaluxe. It is headquartered in Hallandale, Florida.

Pasta Chips

Convertible Note in 2018
Founded by Jerry Bello, Pasta Chips finished its first full year of business (2014) with significant sales and is on track to double sales in 2015. By the end of this year, Pasta Chips will be in 80% of all grocery stores across the United States. Pasta Chips are made with the semolina flour, grains, and Italian herbs, are cholesterol-free, and contain 60% less fat than potato chips and 30% less fat than pita chips. They are offered in five flavors inspired by the sauces and tastes of Italy, Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Mediterranean Sea Salt, and now Veggie, and available at major retailers across the nation.

Centner Academy

Debt Financing in 2017
Centner Academy is a school for preschool, elementary, and middle school students. The school curates authentic, fun, and purposeful learning experiences for students which ensures that all students find meaning and joy in their learning. It blends social and emotional learning with problem-solving and critical thinking gives its students the capacity to think about systems, contexts, and their learning from multiple perspectives.

Prioria

Debt Financing in 2017
Prioria Robotics is an engineering company founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni and is located in Gainesville, Fla. Prioria is dedicated to solving some of the key problems of machine perception and autonomous systems in order to improve and develop new products. Prioria produces the Maveric unmanned aircraft system, whose unique onboard collision-detection capability is powered by the Merlin embedded processing platform. Prioria also provides engineering solutions for industrial and ground robotics, medical device manufacturers, military and homeland security applications, and cutting-edge commercial products.

Pasta Chips

Series C in 2017
Founded by Jerry Bello, Pasta Chips finished its first full year of business (2014) with significant sales and is on track to double sales in 2015. By the end of this year, Pasta Chips will be in 80% of all grocery stores across the United States. Pasta Chips are made with the semolina flour, grains, and Italian herbs, are cholesterol-free, and contain 60% less fat than potato chips and 30% less fat than pita chips. They are offered in five flavors inspired by the sauces and tastes of Italy, Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Mediterranean Sea Salt, and now Veggie, and available at major retailers across the nation.

Genicon

Debt Financing in 2017
Genicon is recognized as an emerging leader in the design, production, and distribution of patented surgical instrumentation focused exclusively on laparoscopic surgery. Genicon is a privately held firm in which several of their shareholders are surgeons who utilize their products. Genicon remains today as it originated: a company driven to meet the needs of modern-day healthcare through the harmonization of clinical needs and the economic demands of a global healthcare system.

Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings

Debt Financing in 2017
Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings offers sandblasting, pressure washing, and painting to maritime industry clients. With over 200 pieces of equipment and approximately 75 employees, Anchor continues to provide quality and on-time surface preparation, coatings, and scaffolding solutions for commercial and government vessels. It was founded in 2000 in Tampa, Florida.

Holtec International

Debt Financing in 2017
Holtec International is a diversified energy technology company with its headquarters located in Jupiter on Florida’s “Treasure Coast”. The company is widely recognized as the foremost technology innovator in the field of carbon-free power generation, specifically commercial nuclear and solar energy.

Merchandize Liquidators

Debt Financing in 2016
Merchandize Liquidators was established with a purpose to connect large retailers and vendors to salvage and liquidation products in the secondary market in Closeouts prices . It's headquarters located in Miami though it has many FOB points across the US. http://www.merchandizeliquidators.com

2-20 Records Management

Venture Round in 2016
2-20 Records Management, LLC is an information management company that provides records storage and management services. The company’s services include document storage, document destruction, secure shredding, data protection, vault storage, imaging, and digital solutions. It serves accounting firms, architectural firms, financial services industries, government and healthcare customers, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, small businesses, mid-size businesses, and enterprise-size companies. The company is based in Edison, New Jersey. It also has operations in Arizona, Florida, Southern California, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Pasta Chips

Series A in 2016
Founded by Jerry Bello, Pasta Chips finished its first full year of business (2014) with significant sales and is on track to double sales in 2015. By the end of this year, Pasta Chips will be in 80% of all grocery stores across the United States. Pasta Chips are made with the semolina flour, grains, and Italian herbs, are cholesterol-free, and contain 60% less fat than potato chips and 30% less fat than pita chips. They are offered in five flavors inspired by the sauces and tastes of Italy, Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Mediterranean Sea Salt, and now Veggie, and available at major retailers across the nation.

Granex

Debt Financing in 2016
Granex is a natural stone manufacturing company that processes granite and marble slab. It also cut and processes blocks of natural quartzite, limestone, and soapstone. It is located in Tampa, Florida.

Pasta Chips

Series C in 2016
Founded by Jerry Bello, Pasta Chips finished its first full year of business (2014) with significant sales and is on track to double sales in 2015. By the end of this year, Pasta Chips will be in 80% of all grocery stores across the United States. Pasta Chips are made with the semolina flour, grains, and Italian herbs, are cholesterol-free, and contain 60% less fat than potato chips and 30% less fat than pita chips. They are offered in five flavors inspired by the sauces and tastes of Italy, Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Mediterranean Sea Salt, and now Veggie, and available at major retailers across the nation.

Lee & Cates Glass

Debt Financing in 2016
Lee & Cates Glass, Inc., founded in 1926 in Jacksonville, Florida, specializes in providing a diverse array of glass products and services tailored for automotive, commercial, and residential needs. The company offers a wide range of products, including side and rear-view mirrors, power windows, sliding glass doors, insulated glass, and hurricane-resistant glass. Additionally, it provides services such as mobile auto glass repair and replacement, windshield leak repairs, and construction glazing. Lee & Cates Glass maintains service locations throughout Florida and Georgia, ensuring access to quality glass solutions for various applications.
Engineering Support Personnel, Inc. provides engineering, simulation, and training support services worldwide for Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Army programs. It offers training services, engineering services, live fire range services, and operations and maintenance, including full maintenance and operational support to the Department of Defense and commercial customers. The company designs and manufactures a reconfigurable Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) as well. The company has operations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) as well as overseas. Engineering Support Personnel, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

Genicon

Debt Financing in 2016
Genicon is recognized as an emerging leader in the design, production, and distribution of patented surgical instrumentation focused exclusively on laparoscopic surgery. Genicon is a privately held firm in which several of their shareholders are surgeons who utilize their products. Genicon remains today as it originated: a company driven to meet the needs of modern-day healthcare through the harmonization of clinical needs and the economic demands of a global healthcare system.

Ultimate Air Conditioning

Venture Round in 2016
We provide air conditioning and heating solutions to customers in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding areas. We have been providing customers with exceptional HVAC services since 1959. Give us a call today to schedule service or learn more!

2-20 Records Management

Debt Financing in 2016
2-20 Records Management, LLC is an information management company that provides records storage and management services. The company’s services include document storage, document destruction, secure shredding, data protection, vault storage, imaging, and digital solutions. It serves accounting firms, architectural firms, financial services industries, government and healthcare customers, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, small businesses, mid-size businesses, and enterprise-size companies. The company is based in Edison, New Jersey. It also has operations in Arizona, Florida, Southern California, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Centner Academy

Debt Financing in 2015
Centner Academy is a school for preschool, elementary, and middle school students. The school curates authentic, fun, and purposeful learning experiences for students which ensures that all students find meaning and joy in their learning. It blends social and emotional learning with problem-solving and critical thinking gives its students the capacity to think about systems, contexts, and their learning from multiple perspectives.

Century Boats

Debt Financing in 2015
Century Boats is a classic American boat company that delivers truly luxurious - yet hardcore - fishing machines. It offers a full line of saltwater fishing boats ranging from 22 - 32 feet in length. Model types include express, walk-around, dual console and center console - all designed to exceed demands of pleasure boaters and tournament anglers.

Prioria

Convertible Note in 2015
Prioria Robotics is an engineering company founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni and is located in Gainesville, Fla. Prioria is dedicated to solving some of the key problems of machine perception and autonomous systems in order to improve and develop new products. Prioria produces the Maveric unmanned aircraft system, whose unique onboard collision-detection capability is powered by the Merlin embedded processing platform. Prioria also provides engineering solutions for industrial and ground robotics, medical device manufacturers, military and homeland security applications, and cutting-edge commercial products.

Soli Organic

Venture Round in 2015
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

Genicon

Series B in 2015
Genicon is recognized as an emerging leader in the design, production, and distribution of patented surgical instrumentation focused exclusively on laparoscopic surgery. Genicon is a privately held firm in which several of their shareholders are surgeons who utilize their products. Genicon remains today as it originated: a company driven to meet the needs of modern-day healthcare through the harmonization of clinical needs and the economic demands of a global healthcare system.

Green Wizard Tire Recyclers

Debt Financing in 2015
Green Wizard Tire Recyclers is a Florida-based industrial enterprise.

Prioria

Venture Round in 2015
Prioria Robotics is an engineering company founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni and is located in Gainesville, Fla. Prioria is dedicated to solving some of the key problems of machine perception and autonomous systems in order to improve and develop new products. Prioria produces the Maveric unmanned aircraft system, whose unique onboard collision-detection capability is powered by the Merlin embedded processing platform. Prioria also provides engineering solutions for industrial and ground robotics, medical device manufacturers, military and homeland security applications, and cutting-edge commercial products.

ProLabel

Debt Financing in 2015
ProLabel offers unique solutions, cutting-edge technology, and unrivaled customer service. ProLabel is located in Hialeah, Florida.

Century Everglades

Debt Financing in 2015
Century Everglades LLC distributes lumber, hardware, and rebar products. The company offers hardware, tools, and other sundries, including power tools, hammers, nails, screws, rivets, washers and hand tools, and other building supplies. It also operates a millwork facility that produces custom interior and exterior doors and moldings; and provides various trims, such as exterior, door, interior, running, and window trims. The company serves general contractors, developers, architectural firms, builders, and others in South Florida, including Monroe, Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Century Everglades LLC was founded in 1941 and is based in Homestead, Florida.

Champion Controls

Debt Financing in 2015
Champion Controls is a supplier of control systems offering system integration and engineering design services, as well as manufacturing custom control panels. It manufactures custom engineered control systems for water/waster water, factory automation, movable bridge rehabilitation, and all process control industries. The company holds Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certifications for the USA and Canada as a manufacturer of industrial control panels, UL Master Labeler for lightning protection systems as well as industrial control panels relating to hazardous locations. It also provides motor and drives testing services.

Lee & Cates Glass

Debt Financing in 2014
Lee & Cates Glass, Inc., founded in 1926 in Jacksonville, Florida, specializes in providing a diverse array of glass products and services tailored for automotive, commercial, and residential needs. The company offers a wide range of products, including side and rear-view mirrors, power windows, sliding glass doors, insulated glass, and hurricane-resistant glass. Additionally, it provides services such as mobile auto glass repair and replacement, windshield leak repairs, and construction glazing. Lee & Cates Glass maintains service locations throughout Florida and Georgia, ensuring access to quality glass solutions for various applications.

ProLabel

Debt Financing in 2014
ProLabel offers unique solutions, cutting-edge technology, and unrivaled customer service. ProLabel is located in Hialeah, Florida.

Atlas Paper Mills

Debt Financing in 2014
Atlas Paper Mills is the leading US manufacturer of recycled paper products produced to anticipate and exceed the environmental stewardship and value needs of our customers. Atlas Paper Mills is based in Miami, Florida and is a leader in the production of tissue paper, utilizing 100% recycled fiber and a manufacturing process free of chlorine, chlorine derivatives or any other potentially harmful chemicals. Today, Atlas produces over 36,000 tons of recycled tissue products per year and converts approximately three million cases of Eco-friendly towels and tissue for use in the Away From Home and Retail Marketplace. In addition to toilet tissue, our paper lines can convert kitchen roll towels, hard-wound roll towels and center-pull towels. Atlas Paper Mills is committed to producing, in a highly cost effective manner, tissue products which are certifiably Green. Today, all products produced by Atlas are made from 100% Recycled Wastepaper Composed of more than 20% Post-Consumer Content 100% Chlorine-Free and produced in a Chlorine-Free Manufacturing Environment Produced using a source-reducing array of waste raw material sources (including aseptic packaging containers) thereby eliminating thousands of pounds of waste from entering landfills annually Qualified for LEED Certification points Representing exceptional customer value when compared to other Certifiably Green Tissue Based Products Atlas Paper Mills was truly "Born Green TM" and through advancements in its papermaking, manufacturing and converting processes, has become an even deeper shade of Green. Atlas focuses on the four R's of Environmental Stewardship: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce and Respect for our resources and our earth. To this end, the Atlas manufacturing process and our end products are dedicated to Saving trees, Saving landfill space, Saving water consumption and Saving energy.

Green Wizard Tire Recyclers

Debt Financing in 2014
Green Wizard Tire Recyclers is a Florida-based industrial enterprise.

Green Wizard Tire Recyclers

Debt Financing in 2013
Green Wizard Tire Recyclers is a Florida-based industrial enterprise.
Engineering Support Personnel, Inc. provides engineering, simulation, and training support services worldwide for Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Army programs. It offers training services, engineering services, live fire range services, and operations and maintenance, including full maintenance and operational support to the Department of Defense and commercial customers. The company designs and manufactures a reconfigurable Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) as well. The company has operations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) as well as overseas. Engineering Support Personnel, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

Centner Academy

Debt Financing in 2013
Centner Academy is a school for preschool, elementary, and middle school students. The school curates authentic, fun, and purposeful learning experiences for students which ensures that all students find meaning and joy in their learning. It blends social and emotional learning with problem-solving and critical thinking gives its students the capacity to think about systems, contexts, and their learning from multiple perspectives.

Champion Controls

Debt Financing in 2013
Champion Controls is a supplier of control systems offering system integration and engineering design services, as well as manufacturing custom control panels. It manufactures custom engineered control systems for water/waster water, factory automation, movable bridge rehabilitation, and all process control industries. The company holds Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certifications for the USA and Canada as a manufacturer of industrial control panels, UL Master Labeler for lightning protection systems as well as industrial control panels relating to hazardous locations. It also provides motor and drives testing services.

SureCrete

Debt Financing in 2013
SureCrete provides installation, manufacturing, and restoration of concrete products. It offers various solutions and tools to create and enhance processes for the concrete industry. SureCrete was founded in 1999 and is based in Florida, USA.

Prioria

Debt Financing in 2013
Prioria Robotics is an engineering company founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni and is located in Gainesville, Fla. Prioria is dedicated to solving some of the key problems of machine perception and autonomous systems in order to improve and develop new products. Prioria produces the Maveric unmanned aircraft system, whose unique onboard collision-detection capability is powered by the Merlin embedded processing platform. Prioria also provides engineering solutions for industrial and ground robotics, medical device manufacturers, military and homeland security applications, and cutting-edge commercial products.

Granex

Debt Financing in 2013
Granex is a natural stone manufacturing company that processes granite and marble slab. It also cut and processes blocks of natural quartzite, limestone, and soapstone. It is located in Tampa, Florida.

Crane Cams

Debt Financing in 2013
Crane Cams was founded in 1953 by Harvey Crane and occupied the corner of his father’s machine shop in Hallandale, Florida, USA. The story of Crane Cams began in 1953 when Harvey J. Crane, Jr. set about grinding his first camshaft in the corner of his father's machine shop in Hallandale, Florida. An apprentice machinist, young Harvey became interested in "souping-up" his flathead Ford V-8 hot rod. Like most others, he was strongly influenced by the various "hot rodding" magazines, ordering his first cam from a California cam company's ad. The first cam Harvey purchased performed well, but when he ordered another, he found it was not at all like the first, mostly due to manufacturing and machining inaccuracies. Harvey's machinist's training and hot-rodder's ingenuity had already taught him that camshaft design and accuracy exacts a critical effect on engine power. Harvey also knew he was easily capable of designing and manufacturing camshafts. What's more, he knew he could design more powerful, far more accurate and repeatable camshafts. Today, Crane Cams has a significant amount of R&D and manufacturing resources to rely on, including an immense number of state-of-the-art CNC machining centers, dyno cells, Spintrons and a fully government-certified emissions lab. The company has the ability to produce fully digitized camshafts using Landis CNC equipment, as well as grinding cams via traditional methods using production masters. Quality control is assured through state-of-the-art Zeiss optical and Adcole equipment. With the industry's largest camshaft database, which exceeds 80,000 profiles, an impressive manufacturing capability, and an experienced tech staff (most of whom have 15+ years service with Crane Cams), the company stands ready to provide customers with industry-leading quality products and superior service. From Daytona to Indy and to your local drive-in, Crane Cams has you covered.

Prioria

Debt Financing in 2012
Prioria Robotics is an engineering company founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni and is located in Gainesville, Fla. Prioria is dedicated to solving some of the key problems of machine perception and autonomous systems in order to improve and develop new products. Prioria produces the Maveric unmanned aircraft system, whose unique onboard collision-detection capability is powered by the Merlin embedded processing platform. Prioria also provides engineering solutions for industrial and ground robotics, medical device manufacturers, military and homeland security applications, and cutting-edge commercial products.

Prioria

Venture Round in 2012
Prioria Robotics is an engineering company founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni and is located in Gainesville, Fla. Prioria is dedicated to solving some of the key problems of machine perception and autonomous systems in order to improve and develop new products. Prioria produces the Maveric unmanned aircraft system, whose unique onboard collision-detection capability is powered by the Merlin embedded processing platform. Prioria also provides engineering solutions for industrial and ground robotics, medical device manufacturers, military and homeland security applications, and cutting-edge commercial products.

Contego Services Group

Debt Financing in 2012
Contego Services Group, LLC., a provider of insurance services and risk management services.

Contego Services Group

Venture Round in 2012
Contego Services Group, LLC., a provider of insurance services and risk management services.

Atlas Paper Mills

Debt Financing in 2012
Atlas Paper Mills is the leading US manufacturer of recycled paper products produced to anticipate and exceed the environmental stewardship and value needs of our customers. Atlas Paper Mills is based in Miami, Florida and is a leader in the production of tissue paper, utilizing 100% recycled fiber and a manufacturing process free of chlorine, chlorine derivatives or any other potentially harmful chemicals. Today, Atlas produces over 36,000 tons of recycled tissue products per year and converts approximately three million cases of Eco-friendly towels and tissue for use in the Away From Home and Retail Marketplace. In addition to toilet tissue, our paper lines can convert kitchen roll towels, hard-wound roll towels and center-pull towels. Atlas Paper Mills is committed to producing, in a highly cost effective manner, tissue products which are certifiably Green. Today, all products produced by Atlas are made from 100% Recycled Wastepaper Composed of more than 20% Post-Consumer Content 100% Chlorine-Free and produced in a Chlorine-Free Manufacturing Environment Produced using a source-reducing array of waste raw material sources (including aseptic packaging containers) thereby eliminating thousands of pounds of waste from entering landfills annually Qualified for LEED Certification points Representing exceptional customer value when compared to other Certifiably Green Tissue Based Products Atlas Paper Mills was truly "Born Green TM" and through advancements in its papermaking, manufacturing and converting processes, has become an even deeper shade of Green. Atlas focuses on the four R's of Environmental Stewardship: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce and Respect for our resources and our earth. To this end, the Atlas manufacturing process and our end products are dedicated to Saving trees, Saving landfill space, Saving water consumption and Saving energy.

Prioria

Series C in 2012
Prioria Robotics is an engineering company founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni and is located in Gainesville, Fla. Prioria is dedicated to solving some of the key problems of machine perception and autonomous systems in order to improve and develop new products. Prioria produces the Maveric unmanned aircraft system, whose unique onboard collision-detection capability is powered by the Merlin embedded processing platform. Prioria also provides engineering solutions for industrial and ground robotics, medical device manufacturers, military and homeland security applications, and cutting-edge commercial products.

Harvill's Produce

Debt Financing in 2012
Harvill's produces and supplies vine-ripened tomatoes, green vegetables, Idaho potatoes, apples, Sunkist citrus, and strawberries. It ensures the production of good products through the development of a vast network of suppliers and growers. It was started in 1949 and is based in Orange Ave Orlando, Florida.
Engineering Support Personnel, Inc. provides engineering, simulation, and training support services worldwide for Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Army programs. It offers training services, engineering services, live fire range services, and operations and maintenance, including full maintenance and operational support to the Department of Defense and commercial customers. The company designs and manufactures a reconfigurable Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) as well. The company has operations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) as well as overseas. Engineering Support Personnel, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

ABC's of Learning and Growing

Debt Financing in 2012
ABC's of Learning and Growing offers a secure environment that inspires young minds to achieve social, emotional, physical, and intellectual greatness for children.
International Cruise Food and Hotel Suppliers is a family-owned and operated company that serves personalized services in the cruise line industry.

Harvill's Produce

Debt Financing in 2011
Harvill's produces and supplies vine-ripened tomatoes, green vegetables, Idaho potatoes, apples, Sunkist citrus, and strawberries. It ensures the production of good products through the development of a vast network of suppliers and growers. It was started in 1949 and is based in Orange Ave Orlando, Florida.

DcR Engineering Services

Debt Financing in 2011
DcR Engineering Services, Inc. is a professional engineering firm based in Mulberry, Florida, with additional offices in Tampa, St. Louis, and Gonzales. Founded in 1983, the company specializes in a comprehensive range of engineering services, including mechanical, electrical, controls and automation, process, and civil/structural engineering. It offers design, programming, project engineering, construction management, and startup support services. DcR Engineering also provides specialized services in instrumentation and controls, including fabrication and installation for various systems such as water and wastewater plants. The firm serves diverse industries, including fertilizer, citrus, food and beverage, power generation, and municipal clients across the United States. Through its extensive expertise, DcR Engineering aims to deliver tailored engineering solutions for both industrial and municipal markets.

Prioria

Series C in 2011
Prioria Robotics is an engineering company founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni and is located in Gainesville, Fla. Prioria is dedicated to solving some of the key problems of machine perception and autonomous systems in order to improve and develop new products. Prioria produces the Maveric unmanned aircraft system, whose unique onboard collision-detection capability is powered by the Merlin embedded processing platform. Prioria also provides engineering solutions for industrial and ground robotics, medical device manufacturers, military and homeland security applications, and cutting-edge commercial products.

Prioria

Debt Financing in 2011
Prioria Robotics is an engineering company founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni and is located in Gainesville, Fla. Prioria is dedicated to solving some of the key problems of machine perception and autonomous systems in order to improve and develop new products. Prioria produces the Maveric unmanned aircraft system, whose unique onboard collision-detection capability is powered by the Merlin embedded processing platform. Prioria also provides engineering solutions for industrial and ground robotics, medical device manufacturers, military and homeland security applications, and cutting-edge commercial products.

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.

Halifax Media

Debt Financing in 2011
Founded in 2010, Halifax Media is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla. The company’s investment group includes Stephens Capital Partners, JAARSSS Media, and Redding Investments. The group consists of 36 newspapers and affiliated websites, published in six states primarily situated in the Southeast. Halifax Media’s strategy is to invest long-term capital in quality companies positioned in strong markets that are closely connected to the community.

Agri-Source Fuels

Debt Financing in 2011
Agri-Source Fuels engages in the production and supply of biodiesel and refined glycerin. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Dade, Florida.

Harvill's Produce

Debt Financing in 2010
Harvill's produces and supplies vine-ripened tomatoes, green vegetables, Idaho potatoes, apples, Sunkist citrus, and strawberries. It ensures the production of good products through the development of a vast network of suppliers and growers. It was started in 1949 and is based in Orange Ave Orlando, Florida.

Patriot National Insurance Group

Venture Round in 2010
Patriot National Insurance Group is a prominent provider of workers' compensation insurance and related services. The company operates through two subsidiaries: Guarantee Insurance Company and Patriot Underwriters, Inc. Guarantee Insurance Company offers a diverse range of workers' compensation products, including large deductible plans, segregated cell captives, agency-owned captives, and investor-owned captives. Patriot Underwriters serves as a program administrator, focusing on the production, underwriting, and servicing of both alternative market and traditional workers' compensation insurance plans for various insurance companies. The firm caters to a broad marketplace that includes insurance companies, employers, local governments, and reinsurance captives.

Sunburst Farms

Debt Financing in 2010
Sunburst Farms, Inc. is a Miami, Florida-based company that specializes in the cultivation, importation, and distribution of fresh cut flowers across the United States. Established in 1970, the company offers a diverse range of floral products including roses, carnations, gerbera daisies, tulips, and specialty bouquets. Sunburst Farms operates a state-of-the-art distribution center near Miami International Airport, allowing for efficient logistics and delivery to wholesale and mass markets. In addition to its floral offerings, the company is committed to supporting farmers and agricultural communities, providing training and quality assurance services. Sunburst Farms has evolved from its previous identity as Dole Fresh Flowers, Inc., adopting its current name in 2009. Through its online shop, the company maintains a 24/7 presence in the marketplace, catering to various customer needs.

Summit Broadband

Debt Financing in 2010
Summit Broadband Inc. provides broadband communication services in Central Florida. It offers cable TV connection services; Internet access services through its fiber-optic network; and digital telephone services, including local and long distance calling, voice mail, primary rate interface, and direct inward dialing services. The company serves residential customers, hotels, and commercial businesses primarily in Orlando. Summit Broadband Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

Halifax Media

Debt Financing in 2010
Founded in 2010, Halifax Media is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla. The company’s investment group includes Stephens Capital Partners, JAARSSS Media, and Redding Investments. The group consists of 36 newspapers and affiliated websites, published in six states primarily situated in the Southeast. Halifax Media’s strategy is to invest long-term capital in quality companies positioned in strong markets that are closely connected to the community.

Advanced Footcare

Debt Financing in 2010
Advanced Footcare provides professional podiatry services and sports medicine solutions. The company provides expert care, diagnosis, and treatment of ankle and foot disorders for children, adults, and seniors.

Agri-Source Fuels

Debt Financing in 2010
Agri-Source Fuels engages in the production and supply of biodiesel and refined glycerin. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Dade, Florida.

Pasteuria Bioscience

Venture Round in 2009
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc. was founded in 2003 in the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator. The company was developed out of Entomos, Inc., to commercialize its revolutionary technology for production of nematode control products Pasteuria Bioscience has successfully raised over $6 million in venture funding in its series A and series B rounds, which has enabled the advancement of the technology to the point of commercial-scale production and EPA registration of its first product. This initial product will be for control of sting nematodes in professional turf, and is expected to launch in late 2009. Progress towards launch is supported by multiple ongoing turf field trials and other commercial development activities. The company also continues to build its pipeline of products and its intellectual property portfolio through a vigorous laboratory development program.

Current Solutions

Venture Round in 2009
Current Solutions have brought OEM Power Sources to the manufacturers.

Current Solutions

Debt Financing in 2009
Current Solutions have brought OEM Power Sources to the manufacturers.

Pasteuria Bioscience

Series B in 2009
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc. was founded in 2003 in the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator. The company was developed out of Entomos, Inc., to commercialize its revolutionary technology for production of nematode control products Pasteuria Bioscience has successfully raised over $6 million in venture funding in its series A and series B rounds, which has enabled the advancement of the technology to the point of commercial-scale production and EPA registration of its first product. This initial product will be for control of sting nematodes in professional turf, and is expected to launch in late 2009. Progress towards launch is supported by multiple ongoing turf field trials and other commercial development activities. The company also continues to build its pipeline of products and its intellectual property portfolio through a vigorous laboratory development program.

Pasteuria Bioscience

Series B in 2007
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc. was founded in 2003 in the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator. The company was developed out of Entomos, Inc., to commercialize its revolutionary technology for production of nematode control products Pasteuria Bioscience has successfully raised over $6 million in venture funding in its series A and series B rounds, which has enabled the advancement of the technology to the point of commercial-scale production and EPA registration of its first product. This initial product will be for control of sting nematodes in professional turf, and is expected to launch in late 2009. Progress towards launch is supported by multiple ongoing turf field trials and other commercial development activities. The company also continues to build its pipeline of products and its intellectual property portfolio through a vigorous laboratory development program.

Pasteuria Bioscience

Venture Round in 2005
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc. was founded in 2003 in the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator. The company was developed out of Entomos, Inc., to commercialize its revolutionary technology for production of nematode control products Pasteuria Bioscience has successfully raised over $6 million in venture funding in its series A and series B rounds, which has enabled the advancement of the technology to the point of commercial-scale production and EPA registration of its first product. This initial product will be for control of sting nematodes in professional turf, and is expected to launch in late 2009. Progress towards launch is supported by multiple ongoing turf field trials and other commercial development activities. The company also continues to build its pipeline of products and its intellectual property portfolio through a vigorous laboratory development program.

Pasteuria Bioscience

Series A in 2004
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc. was founded in 2003 in the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator. The company was developed out of Entomos, Inc., to commercialize its revolutionary technology for production of nematode control products Pasteuria Bioscience has successfully raised over $6 million in venture funding in its series A and series B rounds, which has enabled the advancement of the technology to the point of commercial-scale production and EPA registration of its first product. This initial product will be for control of sting nematodes in professional turf, and is expected to launch in late 2009. Progress towards launch is supported by multiple ongoing turf field trials and other commercial development activities. The company also continues to build its pipeline of products and its intellectual property portfolio through a vigorous laboratory development program.

Authentec

Series C in 2003
Authentec is a provider of mobile and network security solutions focused on protecting individuals and organizations. The company specializes in encryption technology, fingerprint sensors, and identity management software, which enhance secure networking, content and data protection, and access control. Authentec's products are widely deployed by leading mobile device manufacturers, networking and computing companies, content providers, and government entities worldwide. With a strong presence in the market, Authentec has delivered over 100 million fingerprint sensors integrated into various portable electronics, including more than 15 million mobile phones. Established in 1998 in Melbourne, Florida, after being spun off from Harris Semiconductor, the company has built a reputation for its innovative security technologies and strong partnerships with top-tier customers across multiple industries.

Pasteuria Bioscience

Debt Financing in 2003
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc. was founded in 2003 in the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator. The company was developed out of Entomos, Inc., to commercialize its revolutionary technology for production of nematode control products Pasteuria Bioscience has successfully raised over $6 million in venture funding in its series A and series B rounds, which has enabled the advancement of the technology to the point of commercial-scale production and EPA registration of its first product. This initial product will be for control of sting nematodes in professional turf, and is expected to launch in late 2009. Progress towards launch is supported by multiple ongoing turf field trials and other commercial development activities. The company also continues to build its pipeline of products and its intellectual property portfolio through a vigorous laboratory development program.

EmailChannel

Venture Round in 2001
EmailChannel is an online search engine that allows consumers to find e-mail promotions and deals. It was headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

AudienceBank

Venture Round in 2001
AudienceBank began in 1998. It specializes in developing a system that encourages online cooperation among the Internet community. Thus far its system is called the P2P Collaborative Communication Environment that includes the AudienceBank Messenger that enables users to share files and converse with Instant Messaging as well as other products that facilitates this collaborative environment.

LaserTech USA

Venture Round in 2001
LaserTech USA is a manufacturer of metal bellows for the vacuum, semiconductor, aerospace, and automotive industries. It was headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

EmailChannel

Debt Financing in 2000
EmailChannel is an online search engine that allows consumers to find e-mail promotions and deals. It was headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

AquaGene

Venture Round in 2000
AquaGene is an Alachua-based healthcare and biotechnology company. It was headquartered in Alachua, Florida.