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 Kentucky

Advantum Health

Debt Financing in 2020
Advantum Health helps healthcare providers and health systems maximize revenues and practice medicine without administrative burden. Advantum Health offers comprehensive revenue cycle solutions – including billing, credentialing, prior-authorization, consulting services and intuitive analytic dashboards. Since 1996, Advantum Health has helped thousands of physicians and healthcare organizations to focus on what matters the most – their patients.

MPI

Venture Round in 2020
MPI is a leading manufacturer of custom hollow metal doors, frames and accessories. MPI offers a wide range of doors and frames in various thicknesses. Products are manufactured from the highest quality commercial grade steel for fire ratings up to three hours positive pressure including hard-to-find stainless steel doors and frames. The Company's modern production facilities of approximately 55,000 square feet are located in Corbin, Kentucky.

DRC Industries

Debt Financing in 2020
DRC Industries is a low-cost manufacturer of paperboard products including corner boards, paper tubes/cores, chipboard sheets, & temporary floor protection products. DRC Industries was founded in 2001 and has proudly provided unique packaging solutions for more than 19 years to customers all over North America. DRC Industries' primary sheeting product offerings are Chipboard, Liner board, medium, low density, ccnb, virgin kraft, anti-skid, anti-abrasion, die-cut, and custom sheets.

E-Z Pack

Series C in 2020
E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC manufactures, markets, and sells refuse truck bodies and OEM garbage truck parts. The company offers waste collection truck bodies, including automated front loaders, rear loaders, and side loaders that are used on commercial and residential routes. It offers compressed natural gas automated side loaders; hercules residential front loaders, including hydraulic routing and connections to accommodate carry cans; and hercules commercial front loaders. The company also provides support services. In addition, it offers parts for a range of refuse collection equipment manufactured by the other brands. The company’s loaders are used by local, regional, and municipal waste haulers. Its products are available through a network of dealers. The company was formerly known as Galion Metallic Vault Co. E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC was founded in 1905 is based in Cynthiana, Kentucky.

MPI

Debt Financing in 2020
MPI is a leading manufacturer of custom hollow metal doors, frames and accessories. MPI offers a wide range of doors and frames in various thicknesses. Products are manufactured from the highest quality commercial grade steel for fire ratings up to three hours positive pressure including hard-to-find stainless steel doors and frames. The Company's modern production facilities of approximately 55,000 square feet are located in Corbin, Kentucky.

Vogt Ice

Debt Financing in 2019
Vogt Ice is a prominent manufacturer of automatic-sized ice machines, renowned for revolutionizing the commercial ice-making industry since its inception in 1938. With a foundation built on nearly 80 years of experience, the company is recognized for its energy-efficient and durable ice machines, which are trusted by customers for their long-term performance. Vogt Ice serves a diverse range of industries, including baking, chemical processing, concrete cooling, commercial food service, and thermal energy storage. Its product offerings encompass tube ice machines, turbo refrigerating machines, plate chillers, and thermal energy storage solutions, providing clients with various ice forms such as fragmented, cracked, crushed, flake, and original shapes. The company maintains an excellent reputation for quality design and responsive customer service, fostering strong relationships with its clientele.

E-Z Pack

Debt Financing in 2019
E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC manufactures, markets, and sells refuse truck bodies and OEM garbage truck parts. The company offers waste collection truck bodies, including automated front loaders, rear loaders, and side loaders that are used on commercial and residential routes. It offers compressed natural gas automated side loaders; hercules residential front loaders, including hydraulic routing and connections to accommodate carry cans; and hercules commercial front loaders. The company also provides support services. In addition, it offers parts for a range of refuse collection equipment manufactured by the other brands. The company’s loaders are used by local, regional, and municipal waste haulers. Its products are available through a network of dealers. The company was formerly known as Galion Metallic Vault Co. E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC was founded in 1905 is based in Cynthiana, Kentucky.

Vogt Ice

Series A in 2019
Vogt Ice is a prominent manufacturer of automatic-sized ice machines, renowned for revolutionizing the commercial ice-making industry since its inception in 1938. With a foundation built on nearly 80 years of experience, the company is recognized for its energy-efficient and durable ice machines, which are trusted by customers for their long-term performance. Vogt Ice serves a diverse range of industries, including baking, chemical processing, concrete cooling, commercial food service, and thermal energy storage. Its product offerings encompass tube ice machines, turbo refrigerating machines, plate chillers, and thermal energy storage solutions, providing clients with various ice forms such as fragmented, cracked, crushed, flake, and original shapes. The company maintains an excellent reputation for quality design and responsive customer service, fostering strong relationships with its clientele.

Danimer Scientific

Venture Round in 2019
Danimer Scientific, based in Bainbridge, Georgia, specializes in the production of biopolymers designed to replace traditional plastics and reduce petrochemical pollution. Founded in 2004, the company manufactures a range of biodegradable and compostable products under the proprietary Nodax brand name, including additives, coatings, films, and resins suitable for various applications such as disposable flatware, packaging, and food contact items. Danimer Scientific is committed to sustainability, utilizing renewable resources and toxin-free manufacturing processes. The company also offers research and development, as well as toll manufacturing services for bio-based materials. Its products are certified for biodegradability and compostability, making them viable alternatives in efforts to mitigate plastic waste. With a production facility in Winchester, Kentucky, Danimer Scientific primarily serves markets in the United States and aims to provide solutions that return to nature rather than contribute to environmental pollution.

Danimer Scientific

Debt Financing in 2019
Danimer Scientific, based in Bainbridge, Georgia, specializes in the production of biopolymers designed to replace traditional plastics and reduce petrochemical pollution. Founded in 2004, the company manufactures a range of biodegradable and compostable products under the proprietary Nodax brand name, including additives, coatings, films, and resins suitable for various applications such as disposable flatware, packaging, and food contact items. Danimer Scientific is committed to sustainability, utilizing renewable resources and toxin-free manufacturing processes. The company also offers research and development, as well as toll manufacturing services for bio-based materials. Its products are certified for biodegradability and compostability, making them viable alternatives in efforts to mitigate plastic waste. With a production facility in Winchester, Kentucky, Danimer Scientific primarily serves markets in the United States and aims to provide solutions that return to nature rather than contribute to environmental pollution.

Danimer Scientific

Debt Financing in 2019
Danimer Scientific, based in Bainbridge, Georgia, specializes in the production of biopolymers designed to replace traditional plastics and reduce petrochemical pollution. Founded in 2004, the company manufactures a range of biodegradable and compostable products under the proprietary Nodax brand name, including additives, coatings, films, and resins suitable for various applications such as disposable flatware, packaging, and food contact items. Danimer Scientific is committed to sustainability, utilizing renewable resources and toxin-free manufacturing processes. The company also offers research and development, as well as toll manufacturing services for bio-based materials. Its products are certified for biodegradability and compostability, making them viable alternatives in efforts to mitigate plastic waste. With a production facility in Winchester, Kentucky, Danimer Scientific primarily serves markets in the United States and aims to provide solutions that return to nature rather than contribute to environmental pollution.

Kingdom Trust Co.

Debt Financing in 2018
Kingdom Trust specializes in innovative custody solutions and escrow services for individual and institutional investors. The firm provides opportunities for investment in alternative assets like digital currency, real estate, precious metals, private equity, and promissory notes as well as traditional assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Kingdom Trust also assists crowdfunding and marketplace or peer-to-peer (P2P) lending portals and platforms by accepting individual accounts and related fund documents, and it works with private securities marketplaces, performing API onboarding, escrow, and custody services at both the fund and individual level. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Murray, Kentucky.

E-Z Pack

Series A in 2018
E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC manufactures, markets, and sells refuse truck bodies and OEM garbage truck parts. The company offers waste collection truck bodies, including automated front loaders, rear loaders, and side loaders that are used on commercial and residential routes. It offers compressed natural gas automated side loaders; hercules residential front loaders, including hydraulic routing and connections to accommodate carry cans; and hercules commercial front loaders. The company also provides support services. In addition, it offers parts for a range of refuse collection equipment manufactured by the other brands. The company’s loaders are used by local, regional, and municipal waste haulers. Its products are available through a network of dealers. The company was formerly known as Galion Metallic Vault Co. E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC was founded in 1905 is based in Cynthiana, Kentucky.

JSB Industrial Solutions

Debt Financing in 2018
JSB Industrial Solutions manufactures CNC laser cutting and forming components for their client's manufacturing processes. It also designs and manufactures systems for process needs that larger entities may not find value in. The company has recently purchased the Economy Ball Mill line to revitalize American Manufacturing providing a domestic solution in the pulverization industry. JSB Industrial Solutions was established in 2013 in Tollesboro, Kentucky.

JSB Industrial Solutions

Debt Financing in 2017
JSB Industrial Solutions manufactures CNC laser cutting and forming components for their client's manufacturing processes. It also designs and manufactures systems for process needs that larger entities may not find value in. The company has recently purchased the Economy Ball Mill line to revitalize American Manufacturing providing a domestic solution in the pulverization industry. JSB Industrial Solutions was established in 2013 in Tollesboro, Kentucky.

DRC Industries

Debt Financing in 2017
DRC Industries is a low-cost manufacturer of paperboard products including corner boards, paper tubes/cores, chipboard sheets, & temporary floor protection products. DRC Industries was founded in 2001 and has proudly provided unique packaging solutions for more than 19 years to customers all over North America. DRC Industries' primary sheeting product offerings are Chipboard, Liner board, medium, low density, ccnb, virgin kraft, anti-skid, anti-abrasion, die-cut, and custom sheets.

E-Z Pack

Debt Financing in 2017
E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC manufactures, markets, and sells refuse truck bodies and OEM garbage truck parts. The company offers waste collection truck bodies, including automated front loaders, rear loaders, and side loaders that are used on commercial and residential routes. It offers compressed natural gas automated side loaders; hercules residential front loaders, including hydraulic routing and connections to accommodate carry cans; and hercules commercial front loaders. The company also provides support services. In addition, it offers parts for a range of refuse collection equipment manufactured by the other brands. The company’s loaders are used by local, regional, and municipal waste haulers. Its products are available through a network of dealers. The company was formerly known as Galion Metallic Vault Co. E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC was founded in 1905 is based in Cynthiana, Kentucky.

KFI Seating

Debt Financing in 2017
KFI is a manufacturer of commercial furniture based in Louisville, Kentucky. They manufacture a broad offering of tables and chairs that fit almost any seating solution for Commercial, Hospitality, Education, Government and Healthcare. Most products are manufactured or assembled right here in KY.

E-Z Pack

Debt Financing in 2016
E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC manufactures, markets, and sells refuse truck bodies and OEM garbage truck parts. The company offers waste collection truck bodies, including automated front loaders, rear loaders, and side loaders that are used on commercial and residential routes. It offers compressed natural gas automated side loaders; hercules residential front loaders, including hydraulic routing and connections to accommodate carry cans; and hercules commercial front loaders. The company also provides support services. In addition, it offers parts for a range of refuse collection equipment manufactured by the other brands. The company’s loaders are used by local, regional, and municipal waste haulers. Its products are available through a network of dealers. The company was formerly known as Galion Metallic Vault Co. E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC was founded in 1905 is based in Cynthiana, Kentucky.

JSB Industrial Solutions

Debt Financing in 2016
JSB Industrial Solutions manufactures CNC laser cutting and forming components for their client's manufacturing processes. It also designs and manufactures systems for process needs that larger entities may not find value in. The company has recently purchased the Economy Ball Mill line to revitalize American Manufacturing providing a domestic solution in the pulverization industry. JSB Industrial Solutions was established in 2013 in Tollesboro, Kentucky.

JSB Industrial Solutions

Debt Financing in 2015
JSB Industrial Solutions manufactures CNC laser cutting and forming components for their client's manufacturing processes. It also designs and manufactures systems for process needs that larger entities may not find value in. The company has recently purchased the Economy Ball Mill line to revitalize American Manufacturing providing a domestic solution in the pulverization industry. JSB Industrial Solutions was established in 2013 in Tollesboro, Kentucky.

E-Z Pack

Debt Financing in 2015
E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC manufactures, markets, and sells refuse truck bodies and OEM garbage truck parts. The company offers waste collection truck bodies, including automated front loaders, rear loaders, and side loaders that are used on commercial and residential routes. It offers compressed natural gas automated side loaders; hercules residential front loaders, including hydraulic routing and connections to accommodate carry cans; and hercules commercial front loaders. The company also provides support services. In addition, it offers parts for a range of refuse collection equipment manufactured by the other brands. The company’s loaders are used by local, regional, and municipal waste haulers. Its products are available through a network of dealers. The company was formerly known as Galion Metallic Vault Co. E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC was founded in 1905 is based in Cynthiana, Kentucky.

Roller Die + Forming

Debt Financing in 2014
Roller Die + Forming has been a producer of standard and custom roll formed parts, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the rest of the world. As a roll forming company, we have the experience, the expertise, and the capability to handle projects — large and small — for a wide range of industries. roll forming companyOur employees have been thoroughly trained in every aspect of the roll form process, and together represent nearly 200 years of cumulative roll forming and shop experience. This means you will experience unmatched levels of service, quality and value every time you work with us.

Roller Die + Forming

Debt Financing in 2014
Roller Die + Forming has been a producer of standard and custom roll formed parts, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the rest of the world. As a roll forming company, we have the experience, the expertise, and the capability to handle projects — large and small — for a wide range of industries. roll forming companyOur employees have been thoroughly trained in every aspect of the roll form process, and together represent nearly 200 years of cumulative roll forming and shop experience. This means you will experience unmatched levels of service, quality and value every time you work with us.

3DR, Inc.

Venture Round in 2012
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, 3DR Laboratories is a privately held company delivering 24/7 access to highly trained radiation technologists with the capacity to perform 3D medical image post-processing. 3DR provides cost-effective, high quality options to manage your post processing with intelligent outsourcing solutions giving you the opportunity to outsource some or all of your post-processing and image reconstructions.

Owensboro Grain

Venture Round in 2012
Owensboro Grain Company, LLC produces soy products and edible oils. Its products include protein meal and hull pellets for animal feeds; crude and degummed oil, and lecithin; and various blends of refined vegetable oil for human consumption, biodiesel, and glycerin. The company has a strategic alliance with Accelergy Corporation. Owensboro Grain Company, LLC was founded in 1906 and is based in Owensboro, Kentucky.

3DR, Inc.

Series A in 2012
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, 3DR Laboratories is a privately held company delivering 24/7 access to highly trained radiation technologists with the capacity to perform 3D medical image post-processing. 3DR provides cost-effective, high quality options to manage your post processing with intelligent outsourcing solutions giving you the opportunity to outsource some or all of your post-processing and image reconstructions.

3DR, Inc.

Debt Financing in 2012
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, 3DR Laboratories is a privately held company delivering 24/7 access to highly trained radiation technologists with the capacity to perform 3D medical image post-processing. 3DR provides cost-effective, high quality options to manage your post processing with intelligent outsourcing solutions giving you the opportunity to outsource some or all of your post-processing and image reconstructions.

ADiO Pharmacy

Debt Financing in 2012
ADiO Pharmacy is a pharmaceutical company that provides medications and services to its consumers. The company is based in Paducah, Kentucky.

Kentucky Chrome Works

Debt Financing in 2012
Kentucky Chrome Works is a US decorative custom wheel chrome plater and can plate, paint and package new alloys wheels to OEM standard.