Advantage X

Advantage Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1992 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, with additional offices across the United States. The firm specializes in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt capital investments, primarily targeting small businesses at various stages of development, from early to later stages, excluding seed investments. Advantage Capital focuses on investing in low-income communities, both urban and rural, and supports state and local economic development initiatives. It seeks opportunities in sectors such as communication, information technology, telecommunications, business services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, and energy, while also considering investments in rural agricultural businesses. The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from $0.5 million to $10 million in companies with sales of less than $5 million, with potential for larger investments based on milestones. Advantage Capital also provides various forms of debt capital and prefers co-investing with other firms. The firm is committed to addressing the financing needs of underserved areas and fostering economic growth in communities lacking traditional sources of risk capital.

Al Alvarez

Director

Brian Anderson

Managing Director

Anthony Billings

Senior Vice President and Investment Team Member

Bitting, Thomas H.P.

Managing Director

Adam Constantinides

Senior Vice President

Anaƫlle Croteau

Vice President

Trey Garland

Senior Associate

Christopher C. Harris

Principal

Joseph Henderson

Senior Vice President

Leah Hendricks

Vice President

Reid Hutchins

Managing Director

Peter Lu

Senior Associate

David McNaught

Vice President

Arjun Mohan

Vice President

Sandra M. Moore

Managing Director / Chief Impact Officer

Scott Murphy

Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer

Justin N. Obletz

CFO and Managing Director

Tim Perusek

Principal and Investment Group Member

Keith Pettus

Principal

Damon L. Rawie

Managing Director

Josh Rogers

Principal

Gabe Rosen

Vice President

Talmadge Singer

Managing Director

Steven T. Stull

President

Matthew Switzer

Vice President

Tony Toups

Principal

Alexandra Twyman

Vice President

Benjamin T. Warning

Vice President

J.P. Lynch

Vice President

Past deals in Drones

FlyGuys

Series A in 2022
FlyGuys, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive drone services, including surveying and mapping, asset and facilities inspections, progress monitoring, and aerial imaging. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, with additional locations across the United States, the company serves a diverse range of industries such as construction, agriculture, energy, real estate, and emergency services. FlyGuys employs a team of federally compliant drone pilots, digital media experts, and post-production specialists, enabling them to deliver services that include creating 3D maps and heat maps, as well as conducting inspections in challenging environments. By utilizing advanced drone technology, FlyGuys transforms complex data into intelligible formats, empowering clients with valuable insights for their operations.

Ocean Aero

Series C in 2021
Ocean Aero, Inc. is an unmanned systems company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing autonomous underwater vehicles for a diverse range of sectors, including military, scientific, commercial, and government. The company produces unmanned underwater and surface vessels, along with a System-as-a-Service model that aids in mission planning, outfitting, monitoring, and data acquisition. Its products serve various applications such as marine asset monitoring, ocean floor mapping, military intelligence, environmental sampling, and port security. Ocean Aero focuses on creating eco-friendly, energy-efficient platforms, notably the "Submaran," a wind and solar-powered vessel designed for prolonged deployment at sea. With a commitment to advancing observational technologies, the company aims to meet the increasing demand for unmanned platforms that can gather and relay critical oceanic data. Since its incorporation in 2013, Ocean Aero has been dedicated to improving maritime understanding and protection, with plans for future innovations and variations of its vessel technology.

FlyGuys

Series A in 2021
FlyGuys, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive drone services, including surveying and mapping, asset and facilities inspections, progress monitoring, and aerial imaging. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, with additional locations across the United States, the company serves a diverse range of industries such as construction, agriculture, energy, real estate, and emergency services. FlyGuys employs a team of federally compliant drone pilots, digital media experts, and post-production specialists, enabling them to deliver services that include creating 3D maps and heat maps, as well as conducting inspections in challenging environments. By utilizing advanced drone technology, FlyGuys transforms complex data into intelligible formats, empowering clients with valuable insights for their operations.

Drake Waterfowl Systems

Debt Financing in 2020
Drake Waterfowl Systems, founded in 2002 and based in Olive Branch, Mississippi, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and retailing apparel for outdoor enthusiasts. The company offers a diverse range of products tailored for various hunting activities, including jackets, vests, waders, pants, bibs, liners, shirts, headwear, and footwear suitable for turkey hunting, big-game hunting, and whitetail hunting. In addition to its hunting gear, Drake Waterfowl Systems provides casual and collegiate apparel. The products are available through the company's website and a network of dealers across the United States, catering to both serious hunters and those seeking outdoor lifestyle clothing.

Maverick Helicopters

Debt Financing in 2020
Maverick Helicopters is an aviation tourism company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, founded in 1995. It specializes in offering helicopter tours to popular destinations, including the Grand Canyon and Hawaii. In addition to scenic helicopter rides, the company provides services for weddings and VIP charters, catering to a range of customer needs. Maverick Helicopters aims to deliver adventurous experiences at competitive prices, making helicopter tours accessible to a broad audience.

Prioria

Debt Financing in 2017
Prioria Robotics, Inc. is an engineering firm based in Gainesville, Florida, that specializes in developing small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and related technologies for civilian, commercial, and military applications. Founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni, the company produces the Maveric, a lightweight unmanned aircraft system designed for fully autonomous operation, and the Hex, a multi-rotor UAV tailored for public safety and commercial use. Both systems incorporate advanced sensor technologies for real-time analytics and feature unique capabilities such as onboard collision detection. In addition to UAVs, Prioria offers mapping and multi-spectral imaging services, as well as engineering solutions for various sectors including industrial robotics and medical devices, aiming to enhance machine perception and autonomous system capabilities.

Prioria

Venture Round in 2017
Prioria Robotics, Inc. is an engineering firm based in Gainesville, Florida, that specializes in developing small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and related technologies for civilian, commercial, and military applications. Founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni, the company produces the Maveric, a lightweight unmanned aircraft system designed for fully autonomous operation, and the Hex, a multi-rotor UAV tailored for public safety and commercial use. Both systems incorporate advanced sensor technologies for real-time analytics and feature unique capabilities such as onboard collision detection. In addition to UAVs, Prioria offers mapping and multi-spectral imaging services, as well as engineering solutions for various sectors including industrial robotics and medical devices, aiming to enhance machine perception and autonomous system capabilities.

Prioria

Venture Round in 2016
Prioria Robotics, Inc. is an engineering firm based in Gainesville, Florida, that specializes in developing small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and related technologies for civilian, commercial, and military applications. Founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni, the company produces the Maveric, a lightweight unmanned aircraft system designed for fully autonomous operation, and the Hex, a multi-rotor UAV tailored for public safety and commercial use. Both systems incorporate advanced sensor technologies for real-time analytics and feature unique capabilities such as onboard collision detection. In addition to UAVs, Prioria offers mapping and multi-spectral imaging services, as well as engineering solutions for various sectors including industrial robotics and medical devices, aiming to enhance machine perception and autonomous system capabilities.

Prioria

Convertible Note in 2015
Prioria Robotics, Inc. is an engineering firm based in Gainesville, Florida, that specializes in developing small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and related technologies for civilian, commercial, and military applications. Founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni, the company produces the Maveric, a lightweight unmanned aircraft system designed for fully autonomous operation, and the Hex, a multi-rotor UAV tailored for public safety and commercial use. Both systems incorporate advanced sensor technologies for real-time analytics and feature unique capabilities such as onboard collision detection. In addition to UAVs, Prioria offers mapping and multi-spectral imaging services, as well as engineering solutions for various sectors including industrial robotics and medical devices, aiming to enhance machine perception and autonomous system capabilities.

Prioria

Venture Round in 2015
Prioria Robotics, Inc. is an engineering firm based in Gainesville, Florida, that specializes in developing small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and related technologies for civilian, commercial, and military applications. Founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni, the company produces the Maveric, a lightweight unmanned aircraft system designed for fully autonomous operation, and the Hex, a multi-rotor UAV tailored for public safety and commercial use. Both systems incorporate advanced sensor technologies for real-time analytics and feature unique capabilities such as onboard collision detection. In addition to UAVs, Prioria offers mapping and multi-spectral imaging services, as well as engineering solutions for various sectors including industrial robotics and medical devices, aiming to enhance machine perception and autonomous system capabilities.

Prioria

Debt Financing in 2013
Prioria Robotics, Inc. is an engineering firm based in Gainesville, Florida, that specializes in developing small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and related technologies for civilian, commercial, and military applications. Founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni, the company produces the Maveric, a lightweight unmanned aircraft system designed for fully autonomous operation, and the Hex, a multi-rotor UAV tailored for public safety and commercial use. Both systems incorporate advanced sensor technologies for real-time analytics and feature unique capabilities such as onboard collision detection. In addition to UAVs, Prioria offers mapping and multi-spectral imaging services, as well as engineering solutions for various sectors including industrial robotics and medical devices, aiming to enhance machine perception and autonomous system capabilities.

Prioria

Debt Financing in 2012
Prioria Robotics, Inc. is an engineering firm based in Gainesville, Florida, that specializes in developing small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and related technologies for civilian, commercial, and military applications. Founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni, the company produces the Maveric, a lightweight unmanned aircraft system designed for fully autonomous operation, and the Hex, a multi-rotor UAV tailored for public safety and commercial use. Both systems incorporate advanced sensor technologies for real-time analytics and feature unique capabilities such as onboard collision detection. In addition to UAVs, Prioria offers mapping and multi-spectral imaging services, as well as engineering solutions for various sectors including industrial robotics and medical devices, aiming to enhance machine perception and autonomous system capabilities.

Prioria

Venture Round in 2012
Prioria Robotics, Inc. is an engineering firm based in Gainesville, Florida, that specializes in developing small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and related technologies for civilian, commercial, and military applications. Founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni, the company produces the Maveric, a lightweight unmanned aircraft system designed for fully autonomous operation, and the Hex, a multi-rotor UAV tailored for public safety and commercial use. Both systems incorporate advanced sensor technologies for real-time analytics and feature unique capabilities such as onboard collision detection. In addition to UAVs, Prioria offers mapping and multi-spectral imaging services, as well as engineering solutions for various sectors including industrial robotics and medical devices, aiming to enhance machine perception and autonomous system capabilities.

3DR Labs

Venture Round in 2012
3DR, Inc. is a healthcare services company based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in outsourced 3D radiology reconstruction services. The company offers 3D medical image post-processing and reconstruction services primarily for teleradiology firms and diagnostic imaging facilities across the United States. Its services enable hospital radiology departments and standalone imaging centers to efficiently send medical image data from multi-slice computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scanners, receiving reconstructed 3D images within hours or minutes for urgent cases. Additionally, 3DR provides an online curriculum aimed at training in volumetric imaging through interactive, self-paced learning. Founded in 2004, 3DR, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Accumen Inc.

Prioria

Series C in 2012
Prioria Robotics, Inc. is an engineering firm based in Gainesville, Florida, that specializes in developing small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and related technologies for civilian, commercial, and military applications. Founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni, the company produces the Maveric, a lightweight unmanned aircraft system designed for fully autonomous operation, and the Hex, a multi-rotor UAV tailored for public safety and commercial use. Both systems incorporate advanced sensor technologies for real-time analytics and feature unique capabilities such as onboard collision detection. In addition to UAVs, Prioria offers mapping and multi-spectral imaging services, as well as engineering solutions for various sectors including industrial robotics and medical devices, aiming to enhance machine perception and autonomous system capabilities.

3DR Labs

Series A in 2012
3DR, Inc. is a healthcare services company based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in outsourced 3D radiology reconstruction services. The company offers 3D medical image post-processing and reconstruction services primarily for teleradiology firms and diagnostic imaging facilities across the United States. Its services enable hospital radiology departments and standalone imaging centers to efficiently send medical image data from multi-slice computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scanners, receiving reconstructed 3D images within hours or minutes for urgent cases. Additionally, 3DR provides an online curriculum aimed at training in volumetric imaging through interactive, self-paced learning. Founded in 2004, 3DR, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Accumen Inc.

3DR Labs

Debt Financing in 2012
3DR, Inc. is a healthcare services company based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in outsourced 3D radiology reconstruction services. The company offers 3D medical image post-processing and reconstruction services primarily for teleradiology firms and diagnostic imaging facilities across the United States. Its services enable hospital radiology departments and standalone imaging centers to efficiently send medical image data from multi-slice computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scanners, receiving reconstructed 3D images within hours or minutes for urgent cases. Additionally, 3DR provides an online curriculum aimed at training in volumetric imaging through interactive, self-paced learning. Founded in 2004, 3DR, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Accumen Inc.

Prioria

Series C in 2011
Prioria Robotics, Inc. is an engineering firm based in Gainesville, Florida, that specializes in developing small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and related technologies for civilian, commercial, and military applications. Founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni, the company produces the Maveric, a lightweight unmanned aircraft system designed for fully autonomous operation, and the Hex, a multi-rotor UAV tailored for public safety and commercial use. Both systems incorporate advanced sensor technologies for real-time analytics and feature unique capabilities such as onboard collision detection. In addition to UAVs, Prioria offers mapping and multi-spectral imaging services, as well as engineering solutions for various sectors including industrial robotics and medical devices, aiming to enhance machine perception and autonomous system capabilities.

Prioria

Debt Financing in 2011
Prioria Robotics, Inc. is an engineering firm based in Gainesville, Florida, that specializes in developing small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and related technologies for civilian, commercial, and military applications. Founded in 2003 by University of Florida alumni, the company produces the Maveric, a lightweight unmanned aircraft system designed for fully autonomous operation, and the Hex, a multi-rotor UAV tailored for public safety and commercial use. Both systems incorporate advanced sensor technologies for real-time analytics and feature unique capabilities such as onboard collision detection. In addition to UAVs, Prioria offers mapping and multi-spectral imaging services, as well as engineering solutions for various sectors including industrial robotics and medical devices, aiming to enhance machine perception and autonomous system capabilities.

Industrial Helicopters

Venture Round in 1998
Industrial Helicopters offers aerial application, charter service, filming and photography, and game surveys and captures. It engages in innovative solutions and technologies throughout the herbicide, application, and aviation industries.
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