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 Midwestern US

Opendorse

Convertible Note in 2022
Opendorse is a company that offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to streamline the endorsement process for athletes and brands. Founded in 2012 by Adi Kunalic, Blake Lawrence, and Timothy Braun, and based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Opendorse's platform enables athletes to receive and share curated content, such as videos, photos, and GIFs, across their social media channels. The service is aimed at enhancing athlete marketing by connecting athletes with brands and fans, allowing for effective social media campaigns. By analyzing campaign goals and target markets, Opendorse facilitates the endorsement process, providing a streamlined approach for brands to engage with athletes and their audiences.

Four Corners Development

Debt Financing in 2021
Four Corners Development is engaged in serving the housing needs of low to moderate-income working families. The firm is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri in 2013.

mSEED group

Debt Financing in 2021
MSEED group specializes in contract manufacturing, research, and product development, and marketing/branding strategy services. It provides cross-functional expertise vital to the successful launch and strategic growth of brands in the beauty, cosmetic, and personal care space. It also offers strategic growth solutions to aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses in the beauty and personal care industry. MSEED group was established in South Holland, Illinois in 2014.

Pacha Soap

Convertible Note in 2021
Pacha Soap Company, founded in 2011 and based in Hastings, Nebraska, specializes in the manufacture of all-natural soaps and bath products. The company focuses on promoting health, hygiene, and well-being through its handcrafted body care items, which are made from organic ingredients and are free from parabens and toxic chemicals. Pacha Soap is committed to sustainability, offering environmentally friendly products that support both personal care and ecological responsibility, enabling customers to maintain cleanliness in an eco-conscious manner.

Lyon

Debt Financing in 2021
Lyon LLC is a business supplies and equipment firm based in Illinois.

Color Communications

Debt Financing in 2021
Color Communications, Inc. is a manufacturer of water-based color merchandising tools and products tailored for architectural, automotive, and industrial markets. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company produces a variety of offerings, including color cards, idea cards, single chips, and color coating systems. It specializes in advanced color replication methods, providing solutions such as ColorTac technology, which allows customers to visualize colors on their walls prior to purchase. Additionally, Color Communications distributes RAL color charts and serves specialized coating industries, enabling accurate color representation for decorative paint, stains, and coatings. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Chicago, Illinois; Castlerea, Ireland; Auckland, New Zealand; and Vilvoorde, Belgium, with sales offices located in various cities across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Stirling Ultracold

Venture Round in 2021
Stirling Ultracold, a division of Global Cooling, Inc., is a developer and manufacturer of a new generation of environmentally friendly ultra-low temperature freezers which operate below -86°C. These freezers do not use dry ice, Peltier or conventional cascade refrigeration systems. Instead, the Stirling Ultracold product line operates on free-piston Stirling engine technology.

Stirling Ultracold

Debt Financing in 2021
Stirling Ultracold, a division of Global Cooling, Inc., is a developer and manufacturer of a new generation of environmentally friendly ultra-low temperature freezers which operate below -86°C. These freezers do not use dry ice, Peltier or conventional cascade refrigeration systems. Instead, the Stirling Ultracold product line operates on free-piston Stirling engine technology.

Willert Home Products

Debt Financing in 2021
Willert Home Products is a manufacturer of household products.

Safety Storage, Inc.

Debt Financing in 2021
Safety Storage, Inc. is an engineering company that designs and builds hazardous material storage structures.

Butler's Pantry

Debt Financing in 2020
Butler's Pantry provides catering services. It offers its services for weddings, brunches, cocktail parties, dinner parties, gala fundraisers, anniversaries, open houses, corporate catering, box lunches, boardroom lunches, receptions, client appreciation events, company picnics, and holiday celebrations. The company was founded in 1966 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Classroom Library Company

Debt Financing in 2020
Classroom libraries are increasingly more vital for the success of students. We are dedicated to providing the best materials to help educators make it happen.

Beehive Industries

Convertible Note in 2020
Beehive Industries, LLC is a software company based in Lincoln, Nebraska, specializing in infrastructure and asset management solutions for state and local governments, resource districts, utilities, and the construction sector. Founded in 2011, Beehive offers a comprehensive software platform that enables clients to effectively track, manage, and document various activities related to their physical assets. The software addresses a wide range of areas, including water and wastewater management, code compliance, permitting, and public works projects such as streetlights, storm systems, and fleet management. By providing an intuitive and data-driven solution, Beehive Industries aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector operations, particularly within Public Works and Utilities departments.

Triad Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2020
Triad Manufacturing is a retail company offering design, installation, and personal customer services.

Brado

Debt Financing in 2020
Brado is a forge insight that gets to the heart of customer needs.

RXQ Compounding

Series A in 2020
RXQ Compounding, LLC manufactures and distributes sterile and non-sterile medications in the United States. The company offers sterile and non-sterile injectable products, veterinary medications, dermatologic creams and ointments, ophthalmic solutions, orthopedic steroids, and custom production products for hospitals. It sells its products online. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Athens, Ohio.

Kaldis Coffee Roasting Company

Debt Financing in 2020
Kaldis Coffee Roasting Company is a food & beverages company providing coffee products and services.

SoTel Systems

Venture Round in 2020
SoTel Systems, LLC is the premier wholesale supplier for business communications products and services. They offer traditional refurbished and unused voice and data equipment, authorized distribution of VoIP equipment, and commercial SIP Services for both inbound and outbound traffic. With over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry they provide your company with quality products, valuable expertise, and lightning fast delivery.

SoTel Systems

Debt Financing in 2020
SoTel Systems, LLC is the premier wholesale supplier for business communications products and services. They offer traditional refurbished and unused voice and data equipment, authorized distribution of VoIP equipment, and commercial SIP Services for both inbound and outbound traffic. With over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry they provide your company with quality products, valuable expertise, and lightning fast delivery.

Surgere

Convertible Note in 2020
Surgere, Inc. is a technology company specializing in asset visibility and control through its innovative software solutions. Founded in 2004 and based in Green, Ohio, the company offers a suite of tools designed to enhance supply chain efficiency. Key components of Surgere's offerings include surgere radio-frequency identification (SRFID) for package tracking, a Platform as a Service (PaaS) model that facilitates off-balance sheet financial relationships and reusable packaging solutions, and APAK, which optimizes container sizing and standardization. Additionally, the SPARCS system manages repairs and oversees a variety of containers and racks. With a focus on providing accurate and actionable data, Surgere enables clients to achieve 99.9% visibility of their inventory, helping identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in real-time. The company supports over 13 million returnable containers and racks, enhancing operational transparency for leading brands worldwide.

Student Resource Center

Debt Financing in 2020
Student Resource Center provides education management services to educational institutions, unions, economic and social justice advocates, and students. It offers free access to online and accredited programs through partnerships with organizations, providing its clients a quality educational experience without debt. It was headquartered in Steubenville, Ohio in 2015.

Wes and Willy

Debt Financing in 2020
Wes and Willy specialize in producing boy's clothing, infant's, girl's and men's clothing, and apparel. It was headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska in 1989.

Presence From Innovation (PFI)

Debt Financing in 2020
Presence From Innovation is a consumer goods company specializing in ice coolers, end caps, and plastic displays.

Willert Home Products

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

QuickLoadz LLC

Debt Financing in 2020
QuickLoadz LLC manufactures and markets trailers in Ohio. The company is based in Nelsonville, Ohio.

E-Pak Manufacturing

Private Equity Round in 2019
E-Pak Manufacturing, LLC is a leading manufacturer based in Wooster, Ohio, specializing in steel roll-off containers and trailers. Founded in 1982, the company has evolved from a custom metal fabrication shop into a prominent player in the trailer and container industry. E-Pak offers a diverse range of products, including roll-off containers, frame and frameless trailers, gondola trailers, and specialty trailers, catering to the scrap, waste, environmental, and transportation sectors. The company focuses on providing efficient solutions for managing waste and debris, ensuring quick turnaround times and timely delivery services to its clients. E-Pak's commitment to quality and innovation positions it as a reliable partner for businesses seeking to transform scrap into valuable materials.

RXQ Compounding

Series A in 2019
RXQ Compounding, LLC manufactures and distributes sterile and non-sterile medications in the United States. The company offers sterile and non-sterile injectable products, veterinary medications, dermatologic creams and ointments, ophthalmic solutions, orthopedic steroids, and custom production products for hospitals. It sells its products online. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Athens, Ohio.

Open range beef

Debt Financing in 2019
Open Range Beef is a specialized beef processing company that caters to the certified organic and toll processing markets. It operates as a boutique packing plant, focusing on the unique needs of each customer by supplying premium beef according to specific requirements. The company adheres to strict organic principles, ensuring the integrity and traceability of cattle from birth to delivery. Open Range Beef emphasizes food safety, employee safety, and humane animal handling practices, while offering products that are grass-fed and free from antibiotics. Through streamlined record-keeping and quality processes, it enables customers to receive high-quality organic beef that meets their standards.

GadellNet Technology Solutions

Debt Financing in 2019
GadellNet specializes in industry-specific technology consulting, creating three-year plans for their clients that facilitate growth for their clients. It provide a dedicated account manager to help drive consistency in our delivery, with a team of specialists in desktop support, network engineering and maintenance, software, data, e-mail, and web to support your company.

Mirac

Debt Financing in 2019
Mirac, Inc. provides electronics manufacturing and development and electronics assembling and fabrication services to companies on contractual basis. The company also designs, manufactures, and delivers electronic products to clients. The company offers automated optical inspection (AOI), wave soldering, selective soldering, PCB water washing, PCB encapsulation and conformal coating, functional testing, and wire processing services to the electronics industry. Mirac, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is based in Lynchburg, Ohio. As of October 22, 2018, Mirac, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Mirac Investment, LLC.

SDBIC, Inc.

Series A in 2019
Patented insurance protection for contents within safety deposit boxes

QuickLoadz LLC

Debt Financing in 2019
QuickLoadz LLC manufactures and markets trailers in Ohio. The company is based in Nelsonville, Ohio.

Missouri Cobalt

Debt Financing in 2019
Missouri Cobalt produces battery metals that support the advancement of renewable energy resources.

E-Pak Manufacturing

Series A in 2019
E-Pak Manufacturing, LLC is a leading manufacturer based in Wooster, Ohio, specializing in steel roll-off containers and trailers. Founded in 1982, the company has evolved from a custom metal fabrication shop into a prominent player in the trailer and container industry. E-Pak offers a diverse range of products, including roll-off containers, frame and frameless trailers, gondola trailers, and specialty trailers, catering to the scrap, waste, environmental, and transportation sectors. The company focuses on providing efficient solutions for managing waste and debris, ensuring quick turnaround times and timely delivery services to its clients. E-Pak's commitment to quality and innovation positions it as a reliable partner for businesses seeking to transform scrap into valuable materials.

Butler Merchandising Solutions

Debt Financing in 2019
Butler Merchandising Solutions, Inc. designs and manufactures temporary and permanent point of sale displays. It was formerly known as Die Cutting Diversified, Inc. Butler Merchandising Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1926 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. As of April 15, 2019, Butler Merchandising Solutions, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of PFI Holding Company, LLC.

Stirling Ultracold

Series B in 2018
Stirling Ultracold, a division of Global Cooling, Inc., is a developer and manufacturer of a new generation of environmentally friendly ultra-low temperature freezers which operate below -86°C. These freezers do not use dry ice, Peltier or conventional cascade refrigeration systems. Instead, the Stirling Ultracold product line operates on free-piston Stirling engine technology.

Stirling Ultracold

Debt Financing in 2018
Stirling Ultracold, a division of Global Cooling, Inc., is a developer and manufacturer of a new generation of environmentally friendly ultra-low temperature freezers which operate below -86°C. These freezers do not use dry ice, Peltier or conventional cascade refrigeration systems. Instead, the Stirling Ultracold product line operates on free-piston Stirling engine technology.

Hudl

Convertible Note in 2018
Hudl is a software platform that specializes in video analysis and coaching tools for sports teams, assisting coaches in enhancing athlete performance through detailed insights. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Hudl allows coaches to upload and analyze game footage, integrating features such as telestrations, voice notes, and text feedback to communicate effectively with athletes. The platform also enables athletes to create highlight reels to showcase their skills to recruiters. Hudl provides a comprehensive suite of products, including online tools, mobile applications, smart cameras, and professional consultation services, catering to sports teams at all levels, from grassroots to professional organizations. This array of resources helps coaches and athletes prepare better and maintain a competitive edge.

Pallet Advisors

Debt Financing in 2018
Pallet Advisors is a manufacturer and distributor of new, used and combo/hybrid wooden pallets. The company specializes in new and used #1 grade, #2 grade, and GMA hardwood and softwood pallets and is very involved with numerous warehouses and distribution centers throughout the Midwest region. It purchases and sells pallets to and from a half-dozen Fortune 500 Companies in the Midwest and 40 to 50 smaller companies located regionally.

San Jose Imports

Debt Financing in 2018
San Jose Imports is a wholesaler and distributor of candies, piñatas, and party favors. The company imports all of its products directly from Mexico, ensuring an authentic taste and experience. It offers over 800 different types of candy and party favors.

Mirac

Debt Financing in 2018
Mirac, Inc. provides electronics manufacturing and development and electronics assembling and fabrication services to companies on contractual basis. The company also designs, manufactures, and delivers electronic products to clients. The company offers automated optical inspection (AOI), wave soldering, selective soldering, PCB water washing, PCB encapsulation and conformal coating, functional testing, and wire processing services to the electronics industry. Mirac, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is based in Lynchburg, Ohio. As of October 22, 2018, Mirac, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Mirac Investment, LLC.

Rucker's Candy

Debt Financing in 2018
Rucker's Candy is a distributor and wholesaler of confectionery products. The company's products include candy and snacks, which enables customers to avail premium quality sweets and candies with a refined texture and taste. It was founded in 1985 in Bridgeport, Illinois.

Mirac

Venture Round in 2018
Mirac, Inc. provides electronics manufacturing and development and electronics assembling and fabrication services to companies on contractual basis. The company also designs, manufactures, and delivers electronic products to clients. The company offers automated optical inspection (AOI), wave soldering, selective soldering, PCB water washing, PCB encapsulation and conformal coating, functional testing, and wire processing services to the electronics industry. Mirac, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is based in Lynchburg, Ohio. As of October 22, 2018, Mirac, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Mirac Investment, LLC.

CarstinBrands.com

Debt Financing in 2018
CarstinBrands.com supplies countertops and complementing products for kitchens and bathrooms. It delivers products and services to customers on time and completes within two weeks, with a strong emphasis on quality and meeting or exceeding customer expectations. The company was founded in 1988 in Arthur, Illinois.

RXQ Compounding

Venture Round in 2018
RXQ Compounding, LLC manufactures and distributes sterile and non-sterile medications in the United States. The company offers sterile and non-sterile injectable products, veterinary medications, dermatologic creams and ointments, ophthalmic solutions, orthopedic steroids, and custom production products for hospitals. It sells its products online. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Athens, Ohio.

Open range beef

Debt Financing in 2018
Open Range Beef is a specialized beef processing company that caters to the certified organic and toll processing markets. It operates as a boutique packing plant, focusing on the unique needs of each customer by supplying premium beef according to specific requirements. The company adheres to strict organic principles, ensuring the integrity and traceability of cattle from birth to delivery. Open Range Beef emphasizes food safety, employee safety, and humane animal handling practices, while offering products that are grass-fed and free from antibiotics. Through streamlined record-keeping and quality processes, it enables customers to receive high-quality organic beef that meets their standards.

Beehive Industries

Series B in 2018
Beehive Industries, LLC is a software company based in Lincoln, Nebraska, specializing in infrastructure and asset management solutions for state and local governments, resource districts, utilities, and the construction sector. Founded in 2011, Beehive offers a comprehensive software platform that enables clients to effectively track, manage, and document various activities related to their physical assets. The software addresses a wide range of areas, including water and wastewater management, code compliance, permitting, and public works projects such as streetlights, storm systems, and fleet management. By providing an intuitive and data-driven solution, Beehive Industries aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector operations, particularly within Public Works and Utilities departments.

Swiss American

Debt Financing in 2018
Swiss American provides cutting and wrapping options for cheese, meat, and specialty foods. The company carefully breaks down the bulk products into the ideal sizes and shapes for its customers. With bulk, hand wrap, and other services available its specialized packaging provides maximum quality, shelf-life, and beauty. It also handles inventory management and order fulfillment so that stores have access to an expanded selection that can be customized with every new order. team up with innovative manufacturers and cheesemakers around the world to bring an abundant assortment of specialty food to every table. Swisscom teams up with innovative manufacturers and cheesemakers around the world to bring an abundant assortment of specialty food to every table. It is located in St Louis, Missouri.

RXQ Compounding

Series A in 2018
RXQ Compounding, LLC manufactures and distributes sterile and non-sterile medications in the United States. The company offers sterile and non-sterile injectable products, veterinary medications, dermatologic creams and ointments, ophthalmic solutions, orthopedic steroids, and custom production products for hospitals. It sells its products online. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Athens, Ohio.

Evertrak

Debt Financing in 2018
Evertrak manufactures glass fiber reinforced composite railroad ties made of recycled plastic and fiberglass.

Willert Home Products

Debt Financing in 2018
Willert Home Products is a manufacturer of household products.

Worldwide Equipment Sales

Debt Financing in 2018
Worldwide Equipment Sales is a dealer of new and used tow trucks, car haulers, and equipment trailers. It also offers parts for the towing and hauling industries. It offers custom-built self-loader wreckers and flatbed car carriers in the industry. Worldwide also offers specialized recovery solutions such as side puller options for both tow trucks and flatbed carriers to fulfill the needs of demanding operators. The company's towing equipment specialist can custom-build a truck to meet a client's specific needs. It also stocks a full line of service and repair parts for all the brands we sell as well as consumable items like straps, chains, lights, height sticks, and much more.

Classroom Library Company

Debt Financing in 2018
Classroom libraries are increasingly more vital for the success of students. We are dedicated to providing the best materials to help educators make it happen.

Marque Medicos

Debt Financing in 2018
Marque Medicos LLC is a healthcare provider based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in physical medicine services for injured workers, particularly within the Hispanic community. Established in 2008, the company offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including orthopedics, hand surgery, neurology, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and pain management. Additionally, Marque Medicos operates outpatient surgical facilities that focus on treating strain injuries, as well as low back and neck pain. The organization is dedicated to delivering effective and compassionate care, ensuring that patients receive the necessary support for various workplace injuries.

PayIt

Convertible Note in 2018
PayIt, LLC is a Kansas City-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing cloud-based solutions to modernize government payments. Its platform simplifies interactions with state, local, and federal governments by offering a digital wallet and a user-friendly website. PayIt employs various technologies, including microservices, RESTful web services, and cloud-native development, to create a seamless experience for residents accessing essential government services. The company's innovative platform enables governments to accept digital payments securely across multiple devices, enhancing service delivery to constituents. Through its patent-pending mobile transaction platform, PayIt aims to foster collaboration among partners in the industry to improve government services.

We Are Alexander

Debt Financing in 2018
We Are Alexander provides integrated concept-to-consumer marketing solutions.

American Botanicals

Series A in 2018
American Botanicals, established in 1994 and based in Eolia, Missouri, specializes in the cultivation, procurement, and manufacturing of roots and herbs for the global herbal industry. The company provides a diverse range of botanical products, including whole, shredded, or chipped herbs, as well as cut and sifted powders, fresh, un-dried, and dehydrated forms. Additionally, it offers pharmaceutical-grade milling, natural and heat sterilization, and professional export services. American Botanicals supplies its products to various sectors, including health food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, alternative medicines, and flavoring and spice industries, both domestically and internationally.

Worldwide Equipment Sales

Debt Financing in 2017
Worldwide Equipment Sales is a dealer of new and used tow trucks, car haulers, and equipment trailers. It also offers parts for the towing and hauling industries. It offers custom-built self-loader wreckers and flatbed car carriers in the industry. Worldwide also offers specialized recovery solutions such as side puller options for both tow trucks and flatbed carriers to fulfill the needs of demanding operators. The company's towing equipment specialist can custom-build a truck to meet a client's specific needs. It also stocks a full line of service and repair parts for all the brands we sell as well as consumable items like straps, chains, lights, height sticks, and much more.

Presence From Innovation (PFI)

Debt Financing in 2017
Presence From Innovation is a consumer goods company specializing in ice coolers, end caps, and plastic displays.

Worldwide Equipment Sales

Venture Round in 2017
Worldwide Equipment Sales is a dealer of new and used tow trucks, car haulers, and equipment trailers. It also offers parts for the towing and hauling industries. It offers custom-built self-loader wreckers and flatbed car carriers in the industry. Worldwide also offers specialized recovery solutions such as side puller options for both tow trucks and flatbed carriers to fulfill the needs of demanding operators. The company's towing equipment specialist can custom-build a truck to meet a client's specific needs. It also stocks a full line of service and repair parts for all the brands we sell as well as consumable items like straps, chains, lights, height sticks, and much more.

Ability Engineering Technology

Debt Financing in 2017
AET is an engineering, design, and manufacturing company that focuses on providing engineered, cryogenic, and process equipment and precision-machined parts for application within the energy, industrial, and scientific market segments. It specializes in the design of customized vessels and piping assemblies used in a variety of temperature and pressure ranges, which includes cryogenic applications. Furthermore, as a fully certified ASME Code Section VIII Division 1 facility, the company has only ASME-certified welders. In addition to providing quality product and workmanship throughout the process, AET includes a full document package with each shipment. A sample of AET’s document package structure can be provided upon request. The majority of the company's solutions are used throughout the liquid-gas supply chain for the purification, liquefaction, distribution, storage, and end-use of gases and hydrocarbons. This includes cryogenic transfer, storage, and processing such as vacuum insulated piping, dewars, valve boxes, and expansion cans. In addition to vessels and cryogenic equipment, AET designs and manufacture precision-machined and water-jet cut parts. It is founded in South Holland, Illinois.

The Row Apartments

Venture Round in 2017
The Row is a two-story apartment home for rent that offers an outdoor living area and open spaces. The apartment home includes four bedrooms and two baths with an attached 2 car garage. Each apartment for rent includes all kitchen appliances, making it a joy to entertain family and friends. Full-size washer and dryer ensuring those weekend chores are a breeze. Always in demand, central air conditioning, solar heat, and extra storage are also provided.

Stirling Ultracold

Venture Round in 2017
Stirling Ultracold, a division of Global Cooling, Inc., is a developer and manufacturer of a new generation of environmentally friendly ultra-low temperature freezers which operate below -86°C. These freezers do not use dry ice, Peltier or conventional cascade refrigeration systems. Instead, the Stirling Ultracold product line operates on free-piston Stirling engine technology.

Brado

Debt Financing in 2017
Brado is a forge insight that gets to the heart of customer needs.

CarstinBrands.com

Debt Financing in 2017
CarstinBrands.com supplies countertops and complementing products for kitchens and bathrooms. It delivers products and services to customers on time and completes within two weeks, with a strong emphasis on quality and meeting or exceeding customer expectations. The company was founded in 1988 in Arthur, Illinois.

PayIt

Convertible Note in 2017
PayIt, LLC is a Kansas City-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing cloud-based solutions to modernize government payments. Its platform simplifies interactions with state, local, and federal governments by offering a digital wallet and a user-friendly website. PayIt employs various technologies, including microservices, RESTful web services, and cloud-native development, to create a seamless experience for residents accessing essential government services. The company's innovative platform enables governments to accept digital payments securely across multiple devices, enhancing service delivery to constituents. Through its patent-pending mobile transaction platform, PayIt aims to foster collaboration among partners in the industry to improve government services.

E-Pak Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2017
E-Pak Manufacturing, LLC is a leading manufacturer based in Wooster, Ohio, specializing in steel roll-off containers and trailers. Founded in 1982, the company has evolved from a custom metal fabrication shop into a prominent player in the trailer and container industry. E-Pak offers a diverse range of products, including roll-off containers, frame and frameless trailers, gondola trailers, and specialty trailers, catering to the scrap, waste, environmental, and transportation sectors. The company focuses on providing efficient solutions for managing waste and debris, ensuring quick turnaround times and timely delivery services to its clients. E-Pak's commitment to quality and innovation positions it as a reliable partner for businesses seeking to transform scrap into valuable materials.

Gammill

Debt Financing in 2017
Gammill, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of hand and computer-guided long-arm quilting machines, catering to both domestic and commercial customers. The company produces a range of products under the Gammill and Statler brands, which are utilized for stitching quilts and bedspreads from various fabrics. In addition to the quilting machines, Gammill offers parts, accessories, and support services to enhance the user experience. Its products are distributed through authorized dealers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Founded in 1979, Gammill is headquartered in West Plains, Missouri.

Timewell Drainage Products

Debt Financing in 2017
Timewell Drainage Products is a family-owned company manufacturing subsurface drainage products and supplies for agricultural, waterworks, and residential applications. It was established in 1982 in Timewell, Ilinois.

TreadWright Inc

Debt Financing in 2017
TreadWright Inc. designs and manufactures retreaded, truck, and off-road tires for the farm and ranch community. The company serves markets worldwide. It also offers products online. TreadWright Inc. was formerly known as High Tec Retreading Inc and changed its name in 2003. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Pacific Ag

Debt Financing in 2017
Pacific Ag specializes in Biomass Supply Chain, Corn Stover, Residues, and Bioenergy. The company offers a range of integrated services for our developer partners, beginning with identification of potential low-cost feedstock supply locations. Pacific Ag was founded in 1998 and headquartered in Ohio, United States.

Rucker's Candy

Debt Financing in 2017
Rucker's Candy is a distributor and wholesaler of confectionery products. The company's products include candy and snacks, which enables customers to avail premium quality sweets and candies with a refined texture and taste. It was founded in 1985 in Bridgeport, Illinois.

Presence From Innovation (PFI)

Debt Financing in 2016
Presence From Innovation is a consumer goods company specializing in ice coolers, end caps, and plastic displays.

Inscerco

Debt Financing in 2016
Inscerco designs and engineers mailcrafters envelop inserters and ultra systems letter openers and extractors. The company is located in Rolling Prairie, Indiana.

SDBIC, Inc.

Convertible Note in 2016
Patented insurance protection for contents within safety deposit boxes

Kaldis Coffee Roasting Company

Debt Financing in 2016
Kaldis Coffee Roasting Company is a food & beverages company providing coffee products and services.

Lawrence Group

Debt Financing in 2016
Lawrence Group, Inc. is an architectural and planning firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and New York, New York. Founded in 1983, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, graphic design, urban planning, development, and construction management. It caters to various markets such as higher education, K-12, healthcare, corporate, hospitality, multi-family housing, historic renovation, senior living, civic, community, commercial, and recreation and wellness. Additionally, Lawrence Group operates a restaurant in St. Louis that offers a diverse menu including soups, salads, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, pastas, and desserts.

SoTel Systems

Debt Financing in 2016
SoTel Systems, LLC is the premier wholesale supplier for business communications products and services. They offer traditional refurbished and unused voice and data equipment, authorized distribution of VoIP equipment, and commercial SIP Services for both inbound and outbound traffic. With over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry they provide your company with quality products, valuable expertise, and lightning fast delivery.

Craftsmen Industries

Debt Financing in 2016
Craftsmen Industries has been the market leader of design, engineering and fabrication of custom industrial mobile solutions, experiential marketing vehicles and large-format graphics for nearly 40 years.

Baileys'​ Restaurants

Debt Financing in 2016
Baileys'​ Restaurants operates a family of restaurants and event spaces to provide guests with memorable experiences. It focuses on seasonal ingredients, sourcing locally, responsibly-raised meats, and sustainable practices, striving to stay true to its “farm-to-table” mission. The restaurant's chefs smoke whole hogs, bake all of its bread and pastries from scratch, and make every sauce and dressing. It also tends to a variety of herbs, vegetables, flowers, and even a collection of beehives to be used in its dishes. It was established in 2004 in St Louis, Missouri.

Marque Medicos

Debt Financing in 2016
Marque Medicos LLC is a healthcare provider based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in physical medicine services for injured workers, particularly within the Hispanic community. Established in 2008, the company offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including orthopedics, hand surgery, neurology, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and pain management. Additionally, Marque Medicos operates outpatient surgical facilities that focus on treating strain injuries, as well as low back and neck pain. The organization is dedicated to delivering effective and compassionate care, ensuring that patients receive the necessary support for various workplace injuries.

Cardio Partners

Debt Financing in 2016
Cardio Partner Resources is a national training center for the American Heart Association with a network of over 740 qualified instructors nationwide. Our clients range from some of the largest national corporations with multiple locations, to local companies with one location. We customize each AED and training program to meet our client’s budgets, needs and expectations. We understand that each client has specific needs and never hard sell an AED brand or a solution; instead Cardio Partners works with the client in determining the best solution for them. At Cardio Partners, our mission is to create a heart-safe environment to increase the survival rate of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the workplace. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the U.S., taking approximately 1300 lives each day. It is not only our goal to mitigate SCA, it's also our goal to train all workplaces to how to respond to medical and injury emergencies. By creating a heart-safe environment, you are protecting your employees and visitors. In order to better represent our mission of being a partner rather than just a vendor, we will now be doing business as Cardio Partner Resources, or CardioParters for short.

Rucker's Candy

Debt Financing in 2016
Rucker's Candy is a distributor and wholesaler of confectionery products. The company's products include candy and snacks, which enables customers to avail premium quality sweets and candies with a refined texture and taste. It was founded in 1985 in Bridgeport, Illinois.

CarstinBrands.com

Debt Financing in 2016
CarstinBrands.com supplies countertops and complementing products for kitchens and bathrooms. It delivers products and services to customers on time and completes within two weeks, with a strong emphasis on quality and meeting or exceeding customer expectations. The company was founded in 1988 in Arthur, Illinois.

Rise Community Development

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

Colortek

Debt Financing in 2016
Provider of painting facilities. The company is a tier 2 supplier for painted automobile accessories for automotive manufacturers in Baroda, Michigan.

GadellNet Technology Solutions

Debt Financing in 2016
GadellNet specializes in industry-specific technology consulting, creating three-year plans for their clients that facilitate growth for their clients. It provide a dedicated account manager to help drive consistency in our delivery, with a team of specialists in desktop support, network engineering and maintenance, software, data, e-mail, and web to support your company.