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 Oregon

Fishpeople Seafood

Convertible Note in 2021
Fishpeople Seafood is a food production company that specializes in providing grocery retail, and sustainable seafood. The company is a dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and is disrupting the seafood industry status quo by introducing innovative and sustainable seafood products. Fishpeople Seafood was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2019
Brew Dr. Kombucha is produced entirely in-house, leaf to bottle. After They brew their recipes of organic tea and dried herbs, roots and fruits, it takes about two weeks to complete the probiotic fermentation process. Their attention to quality at the beginning of the process means they don’t need to add any flavors or juices at the end. Their flavors stand on their own, balancing the right levels of sweet and sour that make well-made, traditional kombucha so interesting. They are proud of their commitment to using only whole, organic ingredients with no added nonsense.

i3DMFG

Debt Financing in 2018
i3D MFG is a leading manufacturer specializing in additive manufacturing technologies, particularly in the production of three-dimensional printed metal products. The company addresses the complex and precise component requirements of the aerospace, defense, and medical sectors. Utilizing advanced techniques such as direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), wire electrical discharge machining (EDM), and post-process finishing technologies, i3D MFG provides rapid prototypes and production parts. This focus on high-quality manufacturing enables clients to effectively innovate and disrupt their respective markets.

Fishpeople Seafood

Series B in 2017
Fishpeople Seafood is a food production company that specializes in providing grocery retail, and sustainable seafood. The company is a dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and is disrupting the seafood industry status quo by introducing innovative and sustainable seafood products. Fishpeople Seafood was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

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.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2017
Brew Dr. Kombucha is produced entirely in-house, leaf to bottle. After They brew their recipes of organic tea and dried herbs, roots and fruits, it takes about two weeks to complete the probiotic fermentation process. Their attention to quality at the beginning of the process means they don’t need to add any flavors or juices at the end. Their flavors stand on their own, balancing the right levels of sweet and sour that make well-made, traditional kombucha so interesting. They are proud of their commitment to using only whole, organic ingredients with no added nonsense.

Green Zebra Grocery

Debt Financing in 2016
Green Zebra helps communities and workplaces discover healthy, delicious snacks, and food brands through small-format stores, grab-n-go, and friction-less technology. The company's mission is to increase access to healthy, organic, and local foods by disrupting the convenience store model.

Pacific Ag

Venture Round in 2016
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.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2015
Brew Dr. Kombucha is produced entirely in-house, leaf to bottle. After They brew their recipes of organic tea and dried herbs, roots and fruits, it takes about two weeks to complete the probiotic fermentation process. Their attention to quality at the beginning of the process means they don’t need to add any flavors or juices at the end. Their flavors stand on their own, balancing the right levels of sweet and sour that make well-made, traditional kombucha so interesting. They are proud of their commitment to using only whole, organic ingredients with no added nonsense.

Pacific Ag

Venture Round in 2015
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.

i3DMFG

Debt Financing in 2014
i3D MFG is a leading manufacturer specializing in additive manufacturing technologies, particularly in the production of three-dimensional printed metal products. The company addresses the complex and precise component requirements of the aerospace, defense, and medical sectors. Utilizing advanced techniques such as direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), wire electrical discharge machining (EDM), and post-process finishing technologies, i3D MFG provides rapid prototypes and production parts. This focus on high-quality manufacturing enables clients to effectively innovate and disrupt their respective markets.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2013
Brew Dr. Kombucha is produced entirely in-house, leaf to bottle. After They brew their recipes of organic tea and dried herbs, roots and fruits, it takes about two weeks to complete the probiotic fermentation process. Their attention to quality at the beginning of the process means they don’t need to add any flavors or juices at the end. Their flavors stand on their own, balancing the right levels of sweet and sour that make well-made, traditional kombucha so interesting. They are proud of their commitment to using only whole, organic ingredients with no added nonsense.

Emme E2MS

Series A in 2012
Emme E2MS, LLC provides energy management solutions for the light commercial and residential markets. The company offers Energy and Environmental Management System, a platform that provides environmental controls and detailed energy monitoring solutions; and +Energy that displays electricity consumption in kilowatt/hours, dollars, and by carbon footprint. It also provides SmartSensors, heating and cooling monitor systems, wireless outdoor temperature sensors, and wireless receivers. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

Cinema Clock

Debt Financing in 2008
Cinema Clock is an online streaming platform that specializes in movies.