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 US East Coast

Medrhythms

Series B in 2021
MedRhythms Inc. operates as a neuro-rehab company that uses sensors, music, and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide neurologic music therapy services. The company offers Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) for those affected by traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease. It focuses on intersection between music, neuroscience, and technology, providing interventions to achieve optimum outcomes in sensorimotor, speech, and language, and cognitive goals in patients. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Portland, Maine.

Cybrexa, Inc.

Series B in 2021
Cybrexa, Inc. develops DNA repair inhibitors for radio- and chemo-sensitizers in cancer therapeutics. The product consists of peptide-based technology that directly targets tumor microenvironment. Cybrexa, Inc. was formerly known as Cybrexa, Inc. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.
Advance Industrial Maintenance and Machine focuses on providing industrial solutions. The company offers engineering, machine design, fabrication, machine shop, plant maintenance, process cooling, powder coating, and blasting services. It is headquartered in Augusta, Georgia.
Advance Industrial Maintenance and Machine focuses on providing industrial solutions. The company offers engineering, machine design, fabrication, machine shop, plant maintenance, process cooling, powder coating, and blasting services. It is headquartered in Augusta, Georgia.

Payveris

Venture Round in 2020
Payveris is the creator of The MoveMoney Platform, an Open API cloud-based platform that enables FIs to control, simplify + extend digital money movement capabilities to any application or device while lowering user experience friction, significantly reducing operating costs + future-proofing the IT investment. Shift from a product-centric digital payments model to a platform-centric model today!

Payveris

Debt Financing in 2020
Payveris is the creator of The MoveMoney Platform, an Open API cloud-based platform that enables FIs to control, simplify + extend digital money movement capabilities to any application or device while lowering user experience friction, significantly reducing operating costs + future-proofing the IT investment. Shift from a product-centric digital payments model to a platform-centric model today!

Cady Bag

Debt Financing in 2020
Cady Bag is a manufacturer of polypropylene fabrics and bags. The company has four primary business units; Leno Mesh Packaging, Cotton Bale Packaging, Consumer Products, and Building Products/Industrial Coated Products. They offer quality, consistent products manufactured with state-of-the-art equipment at globally competitive rates.

GaXtracts

Debt Financing in 2020
GaXtracts, LLC is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in the production of industrial hemp products. Established in 2016, it manufactures a range of hemp-derived products, including cannabidiol (CBD) tinctures, capsules, and topicals, as well as medical-grade hand sanitizers, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. GaXtracts partners with farmers to source high-quality organic hemp, which is processed in its pharmaceutical-grade facility through an extraction process that isolates CBD molecules. The company sells its products online, catering to both individual consumers and industries in need of hemp-based solutions.

GaXtracts

Venture Round in 2020
GaXtracts, LLC is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in the production of industrial hemp products. Established in 2016, it manufactures a range of hemp-derived products, including cannabidiol (CBD) tinctures, capsules, and topicals, as well as medical-grade hand sanitizers, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. GaXtracts partners with farmers to source high-quality organic hemp, which is processed in its pharmaceutical-grade facility through an extraction process that isolates CBD molecules. The company sells its products online, catering to both individual consumers and industries in need of hemp-based solutions.

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.

Merrill Industries

Series C in 2019
Merrill Industries develops packaging and warehousing solutions with the use of corrugated cartons, foam inserts, and wood products. It manufactures in-house with reasonable volume runs, warehouse programs, and innovative design services available. The company was established in 1973 in Ellington, Connecticut.

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.

Meltblown Technologies

Debt Financing in 2019
Meltblown Technologies manufactures spill control and industrial hygiene products to help keep a workplace clean, safe, and in compliance. MBT absorbents clean up all kinds of leaks, drips, and spills. Its spill kits provide everything needed for a quick response to a variety of spill applications. The company's containment products provide for the safe storage of chemicals, fluids, and hazardous materials. Meltblown Technologies was founded in Sandersville, Georgia in 2007.

Xplor Boatworks

Debt Financing in 2019
Xplor Boatworks offers three models of 18ft flats boats and a 24ft center console bay boat.

Micro Precision

Debt Financing in 2019
Micro Precision Group, Inc. is a manufacturer of precision machined components and systems, primarily serving the U.S. Department of Defense, aerospace, nuclear, commercial, and homeland security sectors. Founded in 1981 and based in South Windham, Connecticut, with additional facilities in Maine, the company produces hydraulic accumulators, valves, actuators, manifold assemblies, periscope hoists, and weapons handling equipment. In addition to these offerings, Micro Precision also supplies precision tools, prototype aerospace parts, and various types of air horns for rail and transit applications. The company collaborates closely with its clients, ensuring that its products meet the specialized needs of defense, aerospace, and railroad industries.

CiDRA

Debt Financing in 2019
CiDRA is a technology company that specializes in developing instrumentation solutions for measurement, monitoring, and control applications across various industries, including minerals processing, concrete, oil sands, power generation, dredging, and water/wastewater. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, CiDRA is recognized for its SONARtrac® flow technology, which offers a unique approach to flow measurement, particularly in challenging slurry applications. The company focuses on process optimization, providing products and services related to flow management, slurry rheology characterization, and overall plant monitoring. CiDRA serves a diverse clientele, with over 250 customers in 21 countries, and continues to expand its international presence. In 2007, CiDRA Chemical Management Inc., a subsidiary, was formed to cater specifically to the pulp, paper, and agricultural processing markets.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rheonix

Convertible Note in 2019
Rheonix, Inc. operates as a biomedical device company. Its products include CARD (Chemistry And Reagent Device) system to miniaturize and automate new and existing assays in multiple fields. Its products and technology are used in human/veterinary in vitro diagnostics, food/water testing, SNP analysis for personalized medicine applications, homeland security/defense applications, process control and final product QC, and tissue culture analysis in a research or production setting. Rheonix, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Ithaca, New York.

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.

P2 Science

Venture Round in 2018
P2 Science, Inc. is a bio-renewable chemistry company based in Woodbridge, Connecticut, that specializes in the development and production of specialty chemicals derived from renewable feedstocks, such as vegetable oils. Founded in 2009 by a team that includes Yale scientists and industry experts, P2 Science focuses on creating high-value ingredients for various sectors, including flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, household and industrial cleaning, personal care, and agriculture. The company has developed innovative processes that allow for the production of vegetable-derived versions of fragrance ingredients traditionally sourced from petrochemicals. This shift towards renewable alternatives addresses the growing demand among major manufacturers to replace petrochemical ingredients with sustainable options. P2 Science operates a laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut, to advance its technology and collaborates with key partners throughout the supply chain to facilitate the commercialization of its products.

Habco

Debt Financing in 2018
HABCO Industries, LLC designs and manufactures ground support equipment and test equipment for the military and commercial aerospace industry. The company offers tire inflation cages for on and off aircraft use; air flow product family that combines measurement hardware with software to produce repeatable flow measurement solutions; vacuum leakage test carts that are used for seal leakage measurements on various aircraft engines; portable leakage testers; and maintenance cranes and accessories. It also provides test stands, such as industrial gas turbine components, air flow-small aerospace components, air flow-vacuum flow, oil flow test stands, oil component accessory test stands, oil nozzle flow test stands, universal hot oil flow test stands, proof pressure testers, pressure test booths, and hydraulic pressure test booths; and refurbished/upgraded systems for power generation and industrial applications. In addition, the company offers maintenance and calibration, spare parts and repair, and test equipment upgrades and modifications services. Its products are used in operational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance and repair facilities. The company serves the United States armed forces, commercial aerospace manufacturers, industrial and power generation providers, and medical device manufacturers. HABCO Industries, LLC was founded in 1970 and is based in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

ReST

Debt Financing in 2018
ReST believes in perfecting each element of your sleep environment so you can sleep better and perform better. That’s why They brought together the best technology to create the world’s first smart bed. A ReST Bed™ incorporates a patented system called Adaptive Sleep Thinking™ which is a smart fabric that senses changes in pressure…and dynamically responds to your body in real-time to relieve pressure. When you wake up, ReST empowers you with data that helps you understand your sleep so that you can achieve peak performance.

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.

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.

Payveris

Convertible Note in 2018
Payveris is the creator of The MoveMoney Platform, an Open API cloud-based platform that enables FIs to control, simplify + extend digital money movement capabilities to any application or device while lowering user experience friction, significantly reducing operating costs + future-proofing the IT investment. Shift from a product-centric digital payments model to a platform-centric model today!

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.

Cybrexa, Inc.

Series B in 2018
Cybrexa, Inc. develops DNA repair inhibitors for radio- and chemo-sensitizers in cancer therapeutics. The product consists of peptide-based technology that directly targets tumor microenvironment. Cybrexa, Inc. was formerly known as Cybrexa, Inc. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.

Cybrexa, Inc.

Debt Financing in 2018
Cybrexa, Inc. develops DNA repair inhibitors for radio- and chemo-sensitizers in cancer therapeutics. The product consists of peptide-based technology that directly targets tumor microenvironment. Cybrexa, Inc. was formerly known as Cybrexa, Inc. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.

Vets First Choice

Debt Financing in 2018
Vets First Choice provides veterinary practices with an online pharmacy and home delivery services. It partners with veterinarians to create insight into gaps in patient care and offer professionalized pro-active prescription management to drive client engagement and improve compliance. The company was founded by Ben Shaw in 2010 and is based in Portland, Maine.

Burke Aerospace

Debt Financing in 2017
Burke Aerospace is an aerospace and defense manufacturing company that offers electric discharge machining and milling services to the aerospace, industrial gas turbine (IGT), and defense industries. It provides CNC sinker electric discharge machining (EDM), wire electric discharge machining (WEDM), high-speed hole (HSH), airflow testing, and 5 axis milling services. TTi provides all EDM and milling solutions for turbine blades/buckets, vanes/nozzles, shrouds, combustor components, engine cases, and ring segments. The company has earned wide recognition for high quality, responsiveness, and lean enterprise that adds value and satisfies customers. It is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut in 1963.
NESS provides strategies and implementation services for the development, construction, and management of an energy production smart grid infrastructure. It is founded in 2017 in Ellicott City, Maryland.

ReST

Debt Financing in 2017
ReST believes in perfecting each element of your sleep environment so you can sleep better and perform better. That’s why They brought together the best technology to create the world’s first smart bed. A ReST Bed™ incorporates a patented system called Adaptive Sleep Thinking™ which is a smart fabric that senses changes in pressure…and dynamically responds to your body in real-time to relieve pressure. When you wake up, ReST empowers you with data that helps you understand your sleep so that you can achieve peak performance.

Davis Boat Works

Debt Financing in 2017
Davis Boat Works is a shipbuilding services provider that offers marine repair, upgrades, and conversion. It serves commercial and military companies.

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.

Advanced Enviro Systems

Series A in 2017
Advanced Enviro Systems LLC offers waste management and recycling solutions. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Camden, New Jersey.

Advanced Enviro Systems

Debt Financing in 2017
Advanced Enviro Systems LLC offers waste management and recycling solutions. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Camden, New Jersey.

Fortress Risk Management

Debt Financing in 2017
Fortress Risk Management, LLC specializes in cloud-based enterprise risk management solutions tailored for the banking and credit union sectors. Founded in 2009 and located in Wethersfield, Connecticut, the company focuses on providing tools for transaction monitoring, behavior analysis, and alerting services to mitigate fraud within financial institutions. Its offerings enhance enterprise fraud and risk management, dispute processing, and regulatory compliance while supporting management reporting. The company’s Rampart Intelligence Platform consists of five behavior-based modules—AMLWatch, PayWatch, CheckWatch, CardWatch, and InsiderWatch—designed to protect community banks and credit unions from financial crime. By utilizing these solutions, financial institutions can improve their risk management practices, reduce operational costs, and manage reputational risks more effectively.

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.

IPAK

Debt Financing in 2017
IPAK manufactures, warehouses, kits, and distributes sales, marketing, safety, and educational tools that support key business objectives.

IPAK

Series A in 2017
IPAK manufactures, warehouses, kits, and distributes sales, marketing, safety, and educational tools that support key business objectives.

Vets First Choice

Debt Financing in 2017
Vets First Choice provides veterinary practices with an online pharmacy and home delivery services. It partners with veterinarians to create insight into gaps in patient care and offer professionalized pro-active prescription management to drive client engagement and improve compliance. The company was founded by Ben Shaw in 2010 and is based in Portland, Maine.

Merrill Industries

Debt Financing in 2016
Merrill Industries develops packaging and warehousing solutions with the use of corrugated cartons, foam inserts, and wood products. It manufactures in-house with reasonable volume runs, warehouse programs, and innovative design services available. The company was established in 1973 in Ellington, Connecticut.

Merrill Industries

Series B in 2016
Merrill Industries develops packaging and warehousing solutions with the use of corrugated cartons, foam inserts, and wood products. It manufactures in-house with reasonable volume runs, warehouse programs, and innovative design services available. The company was established in 1973 in Ellington, Connecticut.

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

Fortress Risk Management

Series A in 2016
Fortress Risk Management, LLC specializes in cloud-based enterprise risk management solutions tailored for the banking and credit union sectors. Founded in 2009 and located in Wethersfield, Connecticut, the company focuses on providing tools for transaction monitoring, behavior analysis, and alerting services to mitigate fraud within financial institutions. Its offerings enhance enterprise fraud and risk management, dispute processing, and regulatory compliance while supporting management reporting. The company’s Rampart Intelligence Platform consists of five behavior-based modules—AMLWatch, PayWatch, CheckWatch, CardWatch, and InsiderWatch—designed to protect community banks and credit unions from financial crime. By utilizing these solutions, financial institutions can improve their risk management practices, reduce operational costs, and manage reputational risks more effectively.

IsoPlexis

Series B in 2016
IsoPlexis Corp is a life sciences company based in Branford, Connecticut, that specializes in developing a diagnostic platform designed to measure cellular immune responses in patients. Founded in 2013, the company's technology focuses on single-cell detection, allowing for the identification of diverse immune responses at the individual cell level. This platform plays a crucial role in assessing the safety and efficacy of therapeutics, as well as monitoring disease progression. By providing detailed insights into immune responses, IsoPlexis aims to enhance therapeutic development and inform clinical decision-making for healthcare professionals.

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.

P2 Science

Debt Financing in 2016
P2 Science, Inc. is a bio-renewable chemistry company based in Woodbridge, Connecticut, that specializes in the development and production of specialty chemicals derived from renewable feedstocks, such as vegetable oils. Founded in 2009 by a team that includes Yale scientists and industry experts, P2 Science focuses on creating high-value ingredients for various sectors, including flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, household and industrial cleaning, personal care, and agriculture. The company has developed innovative processes that allow for the production of vegetable-derived versions of fragrance ingredients traditionally sourced from petrochemicals. This shift towards renewable alternatives addresses the growing demand among major manufacturers to replace petrochemical ingredients with sustainable options. P2 Science operates a laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut, to advance its technology and collaborates with key partners throughout the supply chain to facilitate the commercialization of its products.

Burke Aerospace

Debt Financing in 2016
Burke Aerospace is an aerospace and defense manufacturing company that offers electric discharge machining and milling services to the aerospace, industrial gas turbine (IGT), and defense industries. It provides CNC sinker electric discharge machining (EDM), wire electric discharge machining (WEDM), high-speed hole (HSH), airflow testing, and 5 axis milling services. TTi provides all EDM and milling solutions for turbine blades/buckets, vanes/nozzles, shrouds, combustor components, engine cases, and ring segments. The company has earned wide recognition for high quality, responsiveness, and lean enterprise that adds value and satisfies customers. It is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut in 1963.

Fortress Risk Management

Debt Financing in 2016
Fortress Risk Management, LLC specializes in cloud-based enterprise risk management solutions tailored for the banking and credit union sectors. Founded in 2009 and located in Wethersfield, Connecticut, the company focuses on providing tools for transaction monitoring, behavior analysis, and alerting services to mitigate fraud within financial institutions. Its offerings enhance enterprise fraud and risk management, dispute processing, and regulatory compliance while supporting management reporting. The company’s Rampart Intelligence Platform consists of five behavior-based modules—AMLWatch, PayWatch, CheckWatch, CardWatch, and InsiderWatch—designed to protect community banks and credit unions from financial crime. By utilizing these solutions, financial institutions can improve their risk management practices, reduce operational costs, and manage reputational risks more effectively.

Payveris

Venture Round in 2016
Payveris is the creator of The MoveMoney Platform, an Open API cloud-based platform that enables FIs to control, simplify + extend digital money movement capabilities to any application or device while lowering user experience friction, significantly reducing operating costs + future-proofing the IT investment. Shift from a product-centric digital payments model to a platform-centric model today!

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.

P2 Science

Convertible Note in 2016
P2 Science, Inc. is a bio-renewable chemistry company based in Woodbridge, Connecticut, that specializes in the development and production of specialty chemicals derived from renewable feedstocks, such as vegetable oils. Founded in 2009 by a team that includes Yale scientists and industry experts, P2 Science focuses on creating high-value ingredients for various sectors, including flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, household and industrial cleaning, personal care, and agriculture. The company has developed innovative processes that allow for the production of vegetable-derived versions of fragrance ingredients traditionally sourced from petrochemicals. This shift towards renewable alternatives addresses the growing demand among major manufacturers to replace petrochemical ingredients with sustainable options. P2 Science operates a laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut, to advance its technology and collaborates with key partners throughout the supply chain to facilitate the commercialization of its products.

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!

Fortress Risk Management

Convertible Note in 2016
Fortress Risk Management, LLC specializes in cloud-based enterprise risk management solutions tailored for the banking and credit union sectors. Founded in 2009 and located in Wethersfield, Connecticut, the company focuses on providing tools for transaction monitoring, behavior analysis, and alerting services to mitigate fraud within financial institutions. Its offerings enhance enterprise fraud and risk management, dispute processing, and regulatory compliance while supporting management reporting. The company’s Rampart Intelligence Platform consists of five behavior-based modules—AMLWatch, PayWatch, CheckWatch, CardWatch, and InsiderWatch—designed to protect community banks and credit unions from financial crime. By utilizing these solutions, financial institutions can improve their risk management practices, reduce operational costs, and manage reputational risks more effectively.

First Step Staffing

Debt Financing in 2015
First Step is committed to providing its employees extensive training, meticulous support, and community reinvestment to provide you with the skilled and qualified employees you need.

Mooring Tech

Debt Financing in 2015
Mooring Tech focuses on providing Panasonic Toughbook line of notebook computers. It specilaizes on the Panasonic Computer Solutions' rugged product line gives the company an advantage over its competitors in that they have expert product knowledge and implementation services for the Toughbook mobile computers and accompanying products such as mounting systems, network infrastructure, and software. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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.
BroadRiver is a CLEC - IT Solutions provider for Cloud, Voice, Data, Internet Connectivity, Hosting, Colocation and Managed Services with Tier 1 through Tier 4 Data Centers. The company's corporate offices are in Midtown, Atlanta, Ga. on the fringes of GA Tech. BroadRiver is a privately held, Georgia-based company with a 20 year history of integrating IT infrastructure, telecom, and hosted solutions for both small and medium sized businesses and enterprises. BroadRiver eliminates the finger pointing and headaches of dealing with multiple vendors who can’t make diverse business communications services work together. The company's goal is to help you select the right combination of data and voice services for your business and to deliver those services with the highest quality and the best value.

Rheonix

Venture Round in 2015
Rheonix, Inc. operates as a biomedical device company. Its products include CARD (Chemistry And Reagent Device) system to miniaturize and automate new and existing assays in multiple fields. Its products and technology are used in human/veterinary in vitro diagnostics, food/water testing, SNP analysis for personalized medicine applications, homeland security/defense applications, process control and final product QC, and tissue culture analysis in a research or production setting. Rheonix, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Ithaca, New York.

Payveris

Series C in 2015
Payveris is the creator of The MoveMoney Platform, an Open API cloud-based platform that enables FIs to control, simplify + extend digital money movement capabilities to any application or device while lowering user experience friction, significantly reducing operating costs + future-proofing the IT investment. Shift from a product-centric digital payments model to a platform-centric model today!

Rheonix

Debt Financing in 2015
Rheonix, Inc. operates as a biomedical device company. Its products include CARD (Chemistry And Reagent Device) system to miniaturize and automate new and existing assays in multiple fields. Its products and technology are used in human/veterinary in vitro diagnostics, food/water testing, SNP analysis for personalized medicine applications, homeland security/defense applications, process control and final product QC, and tissue culture analysis in a research or production setting. Rheonix, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Ithaca, New York.

AxioMx

Venture Round in 2015
AxioMx Inc., founded in 2012 and located in Branford, Connecticut, specializes in recombinant antibody technologies. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services including custom recombinant antibody discovery, development, and optimization, catering to life science researchers in diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and academic institutions. AxioMx utilizes proprietary phage display libraries and advanced affinity maturation methods to enhance the performance of antibodies. Its offerings encompass a variety of projects, such as antigen design consultations, protein production and purification, and antibody labeling. Additionally, AxioMx supports complex antibody needs involving challenging targets and non-immunogenic proteins. The company also provides innovative solutions like MembraneProSelect for rapid monoclonal antibody development against cell membrane proteins. As a subsidiary of Abcam Plc, AxioMx remains committed to advancing the field of antibody research and development.

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.

NovaTract Surgical

Debt Financing in 2015
NovaTract Surgical, Inc. is a medical device company focused on enhancing minimally invasive surgical practices. Founded in 2010 and based in Connecticut, the company develops innovative solutions such as NovaGrasp, a single-use laparoscopic grasper for tissue and organ retraction, and NovaTract, a dynamic retractor for various minimally invasive surgeries, including colorectal, urologic, gynecologic, and robotic-assisted procedures. NovaTract Surgical aims to address the growing fields of single-incision laparoscopic surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, providing advanced tools to improve surgical outcomes for healthcare institutions and surgeons.

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.

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.

Fortress Risk Management

Debt Financing in 2014
Fortress Risk Management, LLC specializes in cloud-based enterprise risk management solutions tailored for the banking and credit union sectors. Founded in 2009 and located in Wethersfield, Connecticut, the company focuses on providing tools for transaction monitoring, behavior analysis, and alerting services to mitigate fraud within financial institutions. Its offerings enhance enterprise fraud and risk management, dispute processing, and regulatory compliance while supporting management reporting. The company’s Rampart Intelligence Platform consists of five behavior-based modules—AMLWatch, PayWatch, CheckWatch, CardWatch, and InsiderWatch—designed to protect community banks and credit unions from financial crime. By utilizing these solutions, financial institutions can improve their risk management practices, reduce operational costs, and manage reputational risks more effectively.

Payveris

Convertible Note in 2014
Payveris is the creator of The MoveMoney Platform, an Open API cloud-based platform that enables FIs to control, simplify + extend digital money movement capabilities to any application or device while lowering user experience friction, significantly reducing operating costs + future-proofing the IT investment. Shift from a product-centric digital payments model to a platform-centric model today!

C&M Corporation

Debt Financing in 2014
C&M Corporation designs and manufactures cables, cable assemblies, and coil cords to meet custom specifications. C&M Corporation is a vertically integrated manufacturer of custom cable, coil cords and cable assemblies. As a worldwide, RoHS compliant cable and cable assembly manufacturer of advanced power and signal transmission cable solutions, C&M employs the most current processes for lean manufacturing and cycle time reduction to deliver superior cost-competitive cables and cable assemblies faster than anyone else in the industry.

ProLabel

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

Knoa

Series B in 2014
Knoa Software, Inc. specializes in user experience management (UEM) software that enhances the performance of enterprise applications such as SAP and Oracle. The company's flagship products, including SAP UEM and Knoa UEM, provide comprehensive user experience metrics, enabling organizations to track application errors, user operations, and response times. These tools are designed to help businesses optimize the adoption and effective use of their software investments. Knoa also offers migration services for SAP S/4HANA and additional solutions tailored for specific applications such as Fiori and SuccessFactors. The company, headquartered in New York, has established strategic alliances with major enterprise software providers, allowing it to serve a diverse clientele consisting of global corporations and government entities, thereby facilitating data-driven decisions to enhance user experiences. Founded in 1987, Knoa Software was previously known as Knoa Corporation before rebranding in 2003.