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

Anaëlle 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 Food Processing

Soli Organic

Venture Round in 2021
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

Delta Peanut

Debt Financing in 2021
Delta Peanut operates as a farmer-owned company serving peanut farmers in the Missouri Bootheel, Arkansas, and Northeast Louisiana. Sixty farmers from the area came together to vertically integrate their peanut production. The company is driven by a goal is to produce and process the highest quality peanuts in the world while emphasizing stewardship and sustainability.

Fishpeople

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.

J & J Bagging

Debt Financing in 2021
J & J Bagging operates a fertilizer storage and packaging facility in Yazoo City, Mississippi. The company specializes in the manufacture of feed, seed, and fertilizer products. In addition to production, J & J Bagging is involved in the distribution of various agricultural and gardening items, including farm and ranch supplies, lawn and garden products, and sporting goods. By serving a diverse customer base, the company plays a significant role in supporting local agricultural needs and related markets.

Farmhouse Culture

Convertible Note in 2021
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic food products, specializing in kraut, kimchi, and gut shot beverages. Founded in 2008 by Kathryn Lukas in Santa Cruz, California, the company aims to introduce fresh sauerkraut and its health benefits to American consumers. Drawing from ancient traditions and global culinary influences, Farmhouse Culture is committed to creating probiotic-rich foods that are organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free. The company's products are available through retail stores across the United States, reflecting a growing consumer interest in gut health and wellness. Based in Watsonville, California, Farmhouse Culture has established itself as a leader in the organic food market.

Soli Organic

Series C in 2020
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

Lamm Food

Debt Financing in 2020
Lamm Food Service is a food distribution company dedicated to supplying high-quality products and exceptional service to meet the diverse needs of its customers. As a full-line distributor, Lamm offers a broad selection of name-brand products from recognized national manufacturers, while also supporting local businesses that produce Louisiana food products. The company serves various institutions, including schools, prisons, and hospitals, ensuring timely delivery of fresh food to its clients across Louisiana.

Twin Rivers Foods

Debt Financing in 2020
Twin Rivers Foods operates as a slaughterhouse and meat processing plant. The company provides poultry slaughtering and processing. Twin Rivers Foods conducts business and packages meats.

Rustic Crust

Series C in 2020
Rustic Crust Inc. produces ready-made pizza crusts, gluten free products, sauce packs, and flatbreads. The company also offers recipes for appetizers, main course, and dessert. It serves customers through online retailers. Rustic Crust Inc. was formerly known as Ever Better Eating, Inc. and changed its name to Rustic Crust Inc. in January 2005. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Pittsfield, New Hampshire.

Cady Bag

Debt Financing in 2020
Cady Bag Company, LLC is a manufacturer based in Pearson, Georgia, specializing in polypropylene fabrics and bags. Founded in 1957, the company operates as a vertically integrated entity, providing a diverse range of products that cater to various industries. Its offerings include mesh bags for produce such as onions and citrus, biaxially oriented polypropylene bags for packaging animal nutrition and pet food, and specialty bags for niche markets, including seafood and agriculture. Cady Bag also produces protective fabrics for manufactured housing and recreational vehicles, as well as geotextile fabrics. With a commitment to quality and consistency, Cady Bag utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to deliver competitive products tailored to the needs of its clients. The company was previously known as Cady-Webb Bag Company before rebranding in 1967.

Bakery on Main

Debt Financing in 2020
Bakery on Main passion has always been to bring their customers delicious baked products made with clean and natural ingredients. Their goal is to make you happy while helping to clean up their food supply and provide everyone with products that can be trusted by those who need it and delicious to everyone who tries it! They hope that enjoying their products makes you as HAPPY as it make them to make them for you!

Cultiva

Venture Round in 2020
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company's proprietary technology, SureSeal, is designed to enhance the cuticle of plants, leading to improved agricultural outcomes. Cultiva's flagship product, Parka, utilizes this technology and is currently employed commercially on various high-value crops. Parka aims to enhance fruit quality and appearance, reduce rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through these innovations, Cultiva supports growers worldwide in achieving better results in their agricultural practices.

Anderson Meats and Processing

Debt Financing in 2020
Anderson Meats and Processing offers custom-exempt processing on beef, pork, lamb, and goat.

Rustic Crust

Convertible Note in 2020
Rustic Crust Inc. produces ready-made pizza crusts, gluten free products, sauce packs, and flatbreads. The company also offers recipes for appetizers, main course, and dessert. It serves customers through online retailers. Rustic Crust Inc. was formerly known as Ever Better Eating, Inc. and changed its name to Rustic Crust Inc. in January 2005. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Pittsfield, New Hampshire.

Elevation Brands

Debt Financing in 2020
Elevation Brands develops, manufactures and markets mission-driven brands to improve the lives of families and the environment including Blue Horizon Seafood and Ian’s Natural Foods.

E-Z Pack

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

Soli Organic

Debt Financing in 2020
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

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.

E-Z Pack

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

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.

Farmhouse Culture

Venture Round in 2019
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic food products, specializing in kraut, kimchi, and gut shot beverages. Founded in 2008 by Kathryn Lukas in Santa Cruz, California, the company aims to introduce fresh sauerkraut and its health benefits to American consumers. Drawing from ancient traditions and global culinary influences, Farmhouse Culture is committed to creating probiotic-rich foods that are organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free. The company's products are available through retail stores across the United States, reflecting a growing consumer interest in gut health and wellness. Based in Watsonville, California, Farmhouse Culture has established itself as a leader in the organic food market.

Odom Industries

Debt Financing in 2019
Odom Industries is a provider of custom formulating and packaging services. The company has eight production units at our Waynesboro facility, two of these units are dry production facilities. One is dedicated to herbicides and the other to fungicides. Each of these dry units is capable of producing water-dispersible granules, wettable powders, and repackaging bulk materials. The third unit is a Munson Blender unit, which can produce impregnated granules and can also blend powdered materials at approximately the same rate. The fourth and fifth units are dedicated to liquid flowable products with one of these units to Agricultural Products and the other to Industrial Products. Its sixth unit is also a wet milling liquid flowable system, which is used for the fungicide flowable. Odom Industries' seventh unit is a powder plant used for particle size reduction of powders by mechanical or air milling particle size reduction equipment. Unit number eight, the most recent unit is a stainless steel liquid process currently producing liquid herbicides.

Elevation Brands

Series C in 2019
Elevation Brands develops, manufactures and markets mission-driven brands to improve the lives of families and the environment including Blue Horizon Seafood and Ian’s Natural Foods.

JSI Store Fixtures

Debt Financing in 2019
JSI Store Fixtures Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of display fixtures and closed-cell foam products, primarily serving supermarket chains in North America and internationally. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Milo, Maine, the company offers a diverse range of products, including produce fixtures like market-style bins and accessories, bakery fixtures such as pastry cases and refrigerated units, and specialized fixtures for wine, floral displays, and coffee stations. JSI Store Fixtures focuses on creating retail commercial display solutions that enhance the shopper experience across various formats and product categories, with manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States.

Soli Organic

Debt Financing in 2019
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

JSI Store Fixtures

Debt Financing in 2018
JSI Store Fixtures Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of display fixtures and closed-cell foam products, primarily serving supermarket chains in North America and internationally. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Milo, Maine, the company offers a diverse range of products, including produce fixtures like market-style bins and accessories, bakery fixtures such as pastry cases and refrigerated units, and specialized fixtures for wine, floral displays, and coffee stations. JSI Store Fixtures focuses on creating retail commercial display solutions that enhance the shopper experience across various formats and product categories, with manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States.

CapzerPharma Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2018
CapzerPharma Manufacturing is a testing and development laboratory that develops nutraceutical and pharmaceutical formulations. in the form of oral liquids, powders, sachets, injectables, capsules, syrups, and tablets.

E-Z Pack

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

Farmhouse Culture

Convertible Note in 2018
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic food products, specializing in kraut, kimchi, and gut shot beverages. Founded in 2008 by Kathryn Lukas in Santa Cruz, California, the company aims to introduce fresh sauerkraut and its health benefits to American consumers. Drawing from ancient traditions and global culinary influences, Farmhouse Culture is committed to creating probiotic-rich foods that are organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free. The company's products are available through retail stores across the United States, reflecting a growing consumer interest in gut health and wellness. Based in Watsonville, California, Farmhouse Culture has established itself as a leader in the organic food market.

Bumpers America’s Favorite Foods

Debt Financing in 2018
Bumpers is a quick-service drive-in and drive-thru restaurant offering cooked-to-order food. The Bumpers menu features burgers, fresh-cut, hand-battered onion rings, chicken bites and chicken tenders, chili cheese dogs and many other hometown favorites.

Odom Industries

Debt Financing in 2018
Odom Industries is a provider of custom formulating and packaging services. The company has eight production units at our Waynesboro facility, two of these units are dry production facilities. One is dedicated to herbicides and the other to fungicides. Each of these dry units is capable of producing water-dispersible granules, wettable powders, and repackaging bulk materials. The third unit is a Munson Blender unit, which can produce impregnated granules and can also blend powdered materials at approximately the same rate. The fourth and fifth units are dedicated to liquid flowable products with one of these units to Agricultural Products and the other to Industrial Products. Its sixth unit is also a wet milling liquid flowable system, which is used for the fungicide flowable. Odom Industries' seventh unit is a powder plant used for particle size reduction of powders by mechanical or air milling particle size reduction equipment. Unit number eight, the most recent unit is a stainless steel liquid process currently producing liquid herbicides.

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.

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.

Hip Chick Farms

Convertible Note in 2018
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California, and was founded in 2011. The company specializes in offering a range of organic and natural chicken items, including frozen chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock-based products. Hip Chick Farms focuses on ethically raised, free-range poultry, ensuring that its products are transparently sourced. By providing convenient and delicious options, the company aims to cater to families seeking high-quality poultry products.

MasterHand Milling

Debt Financing in 2018
MasterHand Milling is a family-owned feed mill based in Edmond, Oklahoma, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing high-protein, high-energy feed products, including 100% dried distillers grain cubes and pellets. These products are designed to simplify feeding plans for ranchers while maximizing their returns. The dried distillers grain cubes contain 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, offering 95% digestible protein. They are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, providing a nutritious option for livestock. MasterHand Milling aims to empower the agricultural community by providing effective feeding solutions that enhance livestock health and productivity.

Rustic Crust

Venture Round in 2018
Rustic Crust Inc. produces ready-made pizza crusts, gluten free products, sauce packs, and flatbreads. The company also offers recipes for appetizers, main course, and dessert. It serves customers through online retailers. Rustic Crust Inc. was formerly known as Ever Better Eating, Inc. and changed its name to Rustic Crust Inc. in January 2005. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Pittsfield, New Hampshire.

Grainful

Convertible Note in 2018
Grainful, operating under BeetNPath, LLC, is a food company focused on creating chef-inspired entrées that feature the wholesome goodness of steel-cut oats. The company produces whole grain-based frozen meals that prioritize health and accessibility, utilizing clean, natural ingredients that are gluten-free and rich in fiber, complete proteins, and other essential nutrients. Grainful aims to provide nourishing, high-quality food options for consumers at an affordable price, ensuring that wholesome meals are available for both lunch and dinner.

NurturMe

Debt Financing in 2018
NurturMe provides innovative and sustainable options for busy, modern parents to help ensure their children are getting the nutrition they need to live a yummy life including the first 100% pure quinoa alternative to traditional rice cereals, dry pouch infant meals that can be mixed with breast milk or formula for added nutrients, and healthy toddler snacks that deliver 1.5 servings of fruit AND veggies in each pouch. Made from specially selected super fruits and veggies that are quick-dried in order to preserve freshness, flavor and vital nutrients, NurturMe baby and toddler foods are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher, with no added preservatives, sugars or salts. NurturMe’s line of organic dry NurturMeal pouches and Yum-a-Roo’s dried fruit and veggie snacks were designed to meet every yummy need, from infants to toddlers, and everywhere in between. Good for baby and Mother Earth, NurturMe dried fruit and veggie foods are super lightweight and made in the USA, leaving a smaller carbon footprint on their planet than the other options found in the baby aisle.

Hip Chick Farms

Series A in 2018
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California, and was founded in 2011. The company specializes in offering a range of organic and natural chicken items, including frozen chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock-based products. Hip Chick Farms focuses on ethically raised, free-range poultry, ensuring that its products are transparently sourced. By providing convenient and delicious options, the company aims to cater to families seeking high-quality poultry products.

JSB Industrial Solutions

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

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.

American Botanicals

Series A in 2018
American Botanicals LLC, founded in 1994 and based in Eolia, Missouri, specializes in the cultivation, procurement, manufacturing, and export of roots and herbs for the herbal industry. The company offers a wide range of products, including whole, shredded, powdered, fresh, and dehydrated botanical herbs, catering to various sectors such as health food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, alternative medicines, and culinary applications. In addition to their diverse product offerings, American Botanicals provides services such as pharmaceutical-grade milling, natural and heat sterilization, and professional export. The company emphasizes sourcing both conventional and organic materials, including wildcrafted herbs, ensuring that its products are free from synthetic chemicals. American Botanicals serves customers both domestically and internationally, positioning itself as a reliable supplier in the herbal market.

JSB Industrial Solutions

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

Hip Chick Farms

Convertible Note in 2017
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California, and was founded in 2011. The company specializes in offering a range of organic and natural chicken items, including frozen chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock-based products. Hip Chick Farms focuses on ethically raised, free-range poultry, ensuring that its products are transparently sourced. By providing convenient and delicious options, the company aims to cater to families seeking high-quality poultry products.

E-Z Pack

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

Grainful

Venture Round in 2017
Grainful, operating under BeetNPath, LLC, is a food company focused on creating chef-inspired entrées that feature the wholesome goodness of steel-cut oats. The company produces whole grain-based frozen meals that prioritize health and accessibility, utilizing clean, natural ingredients that are gluten-free and rich in fiber, complete proteins, and other essential nutrients. Grainful aims to provide nourishing, high-quality food options for consumers at an affordable price, ensuring that wholesome meals are available for both lunch and dinner.

Fishpeople

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.

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.

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.

Farmhouse Culture

Series D in 2017
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic food products, specializing in kraut, kimchi, and gut shot beverages. Founded in 2008 by Kathryn Lukas in Santa Cruz, California, the company aims to introduce fresh sauerkraut and its health benefits to American consumers. Drawing from ancient traditions and global culinary influences, Farmhouse Culture is committed to creating probiotic-rich foods that are organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free. The company's products are available through retail stores across the United States, reflecting a growing consumer interest in gut health and wellness. Based in Watsonville, California, Farmhouse Culture has established itself as a leader in the organic food market.

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.

Cultiva

Convertible Note in 2017
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company's proprietary technology, SureSeal, is designed to enhance the cuticle of plants, leading to improved agricultural outcomes. Cultiva's flagship product, Parka, utilizes this technology and is currently employed commercially on various high-value crops. Parka aims to enhance fruit quality and appearance, reduce rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through these innovations, Cultiva supports growers worldwide in achieving better results in their agricultural practices.

Cascade Agronomics

Debt Financing in 2016
Cascade Agronomics provides agronomy products, transportation of commodities, and licensed professional services to agriculturalists. It was founded in 2002 in Moses Lake, Washington.
Basin Transportation and Farming transports agricultural commodities and natural fertilizers processed for organic growing. It was established in 2010 in Moses Lake, Washington.

Cascade Agronomics

Series A in 2016
Cascade Agronomics provides agronomy products, transportation of commodities, and licensed professional services to agriculturalists. It was founded in 2002 in Moses Lake, Washington.

Tortillas

Debt Financing in 2016
Tortillas Inc. is a food manufacturing company based in North Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in the production and sale of various types of tortillas. Established in 1979, the company offers a range of retail products, including corn, flour, and fried tortillas, which are distributed through grocery stores in the Las Vegas valley. In addition to retail offerings, Tortillas Inc. supplies food service products to restaurants and businesses in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Their product lineup includes white corn, yellow and colored corn tortillas, flavored corn, pre-cut chips, fresh ground corn masa, and flavored wraps, among others.

Green Zebra Grocery

Debt Financing in 2016
Green Zebra Grocery, Inc. operates healthy convenience food stores under the brand Fresh Feed, based in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2012, the company aims to enhance access to healthy, organic, and local foods by transforming the traditional convenience store model. Its stores feature a small-format layout that facilitates quick shopping, offering made-from-scratch grab-and-go meals, a full-service coffee bar, beer and wine, as well as carefully sourced groceries and everyday staples. By focusing on delicious snacks and food brands, Green Zebra Grocery supports communities and workplaces in making healthier food choices while ensuring a frictionless shopping experience.

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.

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.

Hip Chick Farms

Series A in 2016
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California, and was founded in 2011. The company specializes in offering a range of organic and natural chicken items, including frozen chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock-based products. Hip Chick Farms focuses on ethically raised, free-range poultry, ensuring that its products are transparently sourced. By providing convenient and delicious options, the company aims to cater to families seeking high-quality poultry products.

Hip Chick Farms

Debt Financing in 2016
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California, and was founded in 2011. The company specializes in offering a range of organic and natural chicken items, including frozen chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock-based products. Hip Chick Farms focuses on ethically raised, free-range poultry, ensuring that its products are transparently sourced. By providing convenient and delicious options, the company aims to cater to families seeking high-quality poultry products.

NurturMe

Venture Round in 2016
NurturMe provides innovative and sustainable options for busy, modern parents to help ensure their children are getting the nutrition they need to live a yummy life including the first 100% pure quinoa alternative to traditional rice cereals, dry pouch infant meals that can be mixed with breast milk or formula for added nutrients, and healthy toddler snacks that deliver 1.5 servings of fruit AND veggies in each pouch. Made from specially selected super fruits and veggies that are quick-dried in order to preserve freshness, flavor and vital nutrients, NurturMe baby and toddler foods are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher, with no added preservatives, sugars or salts. NurturMe’s line of organic dry NurturMeal pouches and Yum-a-Roo’s dried fruit and veggie snacks were designed to meet every yummy need, from infants to toddlers, and everywhere in between. Good for baby and Mother Earth, NurturMe dried fruit and veggie foods are super lightweight and made in the USA, leaving a smaller carbon footprint on their planet than the other options found in the baby aisle.

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.

E-Z Pack

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

MasterHand Milling

Debt Financing in 2016
MasterHand Milling is a family-owned feed mill based in Edmond, Oklahoma, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing high-protein, high-energy feed products, including 100% dried distillers grain cubes and pellets. These products are designed to simplify feeding plans for ranchers while maximizing their returns. The dried distillers grain cubes contain 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, offering 95% digestible protein. They are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, providing a nutritious option for livestock. MasterHand Milling aims to empower the agricultural community by providing effective feeding solutions that enhance livestock health and productivity.

American Botanicals

Venture Round in 2016
American Botanicals LLC, founded in 1994 and based in Eolia, Missouri, specializes in the cultivation, procurement, manufacturing, and export of roots and herbs for the herbal industry. The company offers a wide range of products, including whole, shredded, powdered, fresh, and dehydrated botanical herbs, catering to various sectors such as health food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, alternative medicines, and culinary applications. In addition to their diverse product offerings, American Botanicals provides services such as pharmaceutical-grade milling, natural and heat sterilization, and professional export. The company emphasizes sourcing both conventional and organic materials, including wildcrafted herbs, ensuring that its products are free from synthetic chemicals. American Botanicals serves customers both domestically and internationally, positioning itself as a reliable supplier in the herbal market.

JSB Industrial Solutions

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

JSB Industrial Solutions

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

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.

MasterHand Milling

Debt Financing in 2015
MasterHand Milling is a family-owned feed mill based in Edmond, Oklahoma, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing high-protein, high-energy feed products, including 100% dried distillers grain cubes and pellets. These products are designed to simplify feeding plans for ranchers while maximizing their returns. The dried distillers grain cubes contain 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, offering 95% digestible protein. They are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, providing a nutritious option for livestock. MasterHand Milling aims to empower the agricultural community by providing effective feeding solutions that enhance livestock health and productivity.

Soli Organic

Venture Round in 2015
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

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.

Cultiva

Series A in 2015
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company's proprietary technology, SureSeal, is designed to enhance the cuticle of plants, leading to improved agricultural outcomes. Cultiva's flagship product, Parka, utilizes this technology and is currently employed commercially on various high-value crops. Parka aims to enhance fruit quality and appearance, reduce rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through these innovations, Cultiva supports growers worldwide in achieving better results in their agricultural practices.

Cultiva

Debt Financing in 2015
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company's proprietary technology, SureSeal, is designed to enhance the cuticle of plants, leading to improved agricultural outcomes. Cultiva's flagship product, Parka, utilizes this technology and is currently employed commercially on various high-value crops. Parka aims to enhance fruit quality and appearance, reduce rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through these innovations, Cultiva supports growers worldwide in achieving better results in their agricultural practices.

E-Z Pack

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

Arcobasso Foods

Debt Financing in 2015
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers, with a focus on refrigerated products. Established in 1986, the company operates from a 60,000 square foot facility in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering a range of bottling and packaging options, including retail, single-serve, and bulk formats tailored for foodservice clients. Arcobasso Foods serves a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery chains, and food distributors. The company is known for its commitment to producing high-quality products that can be customized to enhance flavor, texture, and overall quality, catering to the specific needs of its customers. As of May 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.
Fabrication Specialties of Arkansas, Inc. is a metal fabricator and contract manufacturing company based in Van Buren, Arkansas. Founded in 1998, the company specializes in a wide range of metalworking services, including sheet metal fabrication, plasma cutting, machining, welding, forming, tube bending, powder coating, and assembly. It caters to various industries, completing projects for clients in heavy steel work, oil fields, and the poultry and food service sectors. The firm is dedicated to providing quality workmanship, offering both individual component parts and fully assembled products to meet the diverse needs of its customers.
Fabrication Specialties of Arkansas, Inc. is a metal fabricator and contract manufacturing company based in Van Buren, Arkansas. Founded in 1998, the company specializes in a wide range of metalworking services, including sheet metal fabrication, plasma cutting, machining, welding, forming, tube bending, powder coating, and assembly. It caters to various industries, completing projects for clients in heavy steel work, oil fields, and the poultry and food service sectors. The firm is dedicated to providing quality workmanship, offering both individual component parts and fully assembled products to meet the diverse needs of its customers.

Tortillas

Debt Financing in 2014
Tortillas Inc. is a food manufacturing company based in North Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in the production and sale of various types of tortillas. Established in 1979, the company offers a range of retail products, including corn, flour, and fried tortillas, which are distributed through grocery stores in the Las Vegas valley. In addition to retail offerings, Tortillas Inc. supplies food service products to restaurants and businesses in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Their product lineup includes white corn, yellow and colored corn tortillas, flavored corn, pre-cut chips, fresh ground corn masa, and flavored wraps, among others.

MasterHand Milling

Debt Financing in 2014
MasterHand Milling is a family-owned feed mill based in Edmond, Oklahoma, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing high-protein, high-energy feed products, including 100% dried distillers grain cubes and pellets. These products are designed to simplify feeding plans for ranchers while maximizing their returns. The dried distillers grain cubes contain 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, offering 95% digestible protein. They are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, providing a nutritious option for livestock. MasterHand Milling aims to empower the agricultural community by providing effective feeding solutions that enhance livestock health and productivity.

Arcobasso Foods

Debt Financing in 2014
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers, with a focus on refrigerated products. Established in 1986, the company operates from a 60,000 square foot facility in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering a range of bottling and packaging options, including retail, single-serve, and bulk formats tailored for foodservice clients. Arcobasso Foods serves a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery chains, and food distributors. The company is known for its commitment to producing high-quality products that can be customized to enhance flavor, texture, and overall quality, catering to the specific needs of its customers. As of May 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.

American Botanicals

Series A in 2014
American Botanicals LLC, founded in 1994 and based in Eolia, Missouri, specializes in the cultivation, procurement, manufacturing, and export of roots and herbs for the herbal industry. The company offers a wide range of products, including whole, shredded, powdered, fresh, and dehydrated botanical herbs, catering to various sectors such as health food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, alternative medicines, and culinary applications. In addition to their diverse product offerings, American Botanicals provides services such as pharmaceutical-grade milling, natural and heat sterilization, and professional export. The company emphasizes sourcing both conventional and organic materials, including wildcrafted herbs, ensuring that its products are free from synthetic chemicals. American Botanicals serves customers both domestically and internationally, positioning itself as a reliable supplier in the herbal market.

Versova

Series A in 2014
Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States and combines more than six decades of knowledge and commitment to producing safe, high-quality eggs. Versova brings together Trillium and Centrum Valley Egg Farms, which are owned by farm families with deep roots in egg production. As a leading producer of shell and liquid eggs, Versova is committed to ensuring safe, high-quality eggs, providing excellent care for flocks and protecting the air, land, and water for future generations.

Open Range Beef

Debt Financing in 2014
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.

PNO Confectionery Enterprises

Debt Financing in 2014
PNO is a distributor and rebagger/repackager that specializes in candies, nuts, trail mixes, rice, and beans. The company's offerings come in to lay down bags, peg bags, stand up zipper bags, tubs, and bulk size packaging. PNO operates out of a state-of-the-art 42,000 SF building with 4 dedicated automated production lines along with 2 manual production lines.

Rayeman Elements

Debt Financing in 2014
Rayeman Elements manufactures, develops, and distributes innovative technology to produce environmentally friendly products for the ethanol industry. Its Rayeman Bulk Densification Equipment utilizes patented technology to provide sustainable solutions for range cattle, as well as other species' feed, renewable energy, and shipping purposes. This ground-breaking system processes 100% distillers' or brewers' grain with no added fillers or binders, using only heating, cooling, and 3-dimensional pressure through its unique technology. This patented technology provides the opportunity to bulk densify virtually any product introduced, reducing the material by up to 70%, forming a cube, pellet, or log. Rayeman Elements has recently completed a sale of two ground-breaking Rayeman Compression Dryers (RCD) to Lincolnway Energy in Nevada, Iowa. The RCD's patented technology safely and efficiently converts wet grain to premium dry grain, in a process that yields the benefits of the reduction of emissions, elimination of explosions, a smaller footprint, and significantly lower capital outlay and operating costs than conventional dryer systems. The Rayeman Compression Dryer is designed to be flexible, dependent on desired output and dryness levels. The barrel and screw arrangements can be hooked up in series or in a parallel configuration and can be connected in series to existing conventional drying systems to increase capacity and quality.

Manna Pro Products

Debt Financing in 2014
Manna Pro Products produces high-quality animal nutrition and care products for a broad range of animals. Its largest group of products is associated with horses, but the company also produces feed for backyard poultry and goats, rabbits, cattle, pigs and companion animals.

Rayeman Elements

Debt Financing in 2013
Rayeman Elements manufactures, develops, and distributes innovative technology to produce environmentally friendly products for the ethanol industry. Its Rayeman Bulk Densification Equipment utilizes patented technology to provide sustainable solutions for range cattle, as well as other species' feed, renewable energy, and shipping purposes. This ground-breaking system processes 100% distillers' or brewers' grain with no added fillers or binders, using only heating, cooling, and 3-dimensional pressure through its unique technology. This patented technology provides the opportunity to bulk densify virtually any product introduced, reducing the material by up to 70%, forming a cube, pellet, or log. Rayeman Elements has recently completed a sale of two ground-breaking Rayeman Compression Dryers (RCD) to Lincolnway Energy in Nevada, Iowa. The RCD's patented technology safely and efficiently converts wet grain to premium dry grain, in a process that yields the benefits of the reduction of emissions, elimination of explosions, a smaller footprint, and significantly lower capital outlay and operating costs than conventional dryer systems. The Rayeman Compression Dryer is designed to be flexible, dependent on desired output and dryness levels. The barrel and screw arrangements can be hooked up in series or in a parallel configuration and can be connected in series to existing conventional drying systems to increase capacity and quality.

JSI Store Fixtures

Debt Financing in 2013
JSI Store Fixtures Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of display fixtures and closed-cell foam products, primarily serving supermarket chains in North America and internationally. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Milo, Maine, the company offers a diverse range of products, including produce fixtures like market-style bins and accessories, bakery fixtures such as pastry cases and refrigerated units, and specialized fixtures for wine, floral displays, and coffee stations. JSI Store Fixtures focuses on creating retail commercial display solutions that enhance the shopper experience across various formats and product categories, with manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States.

PNO Confectionery Enterprises

Debt Financing in 2013
PNO is a distributor and rebagger/repackager that specializes in candies, nuts, trail mixes, rice, and beans. The company's offerings come in to lay down bags, peg bags, stand up zipper bags, tubs, and bulk size packaging. PNO operates out of a state-of-the-art 42,000 SF building with 4 dedicated automated production lines along with 2 manual production lines.

Lamm Food

Debt Financing in 2013
Lamm Food Service is a food distribution company dedicated to supplying high-quality products and exceptional service to meet the diverse needs of its customers. As a full-line distributor, Lamm offers a broad selection of name-brand products from recognized national manufacturers, while also supporting local businesses that produce Louisiana food products. The company serves various institutions, including schools, prisons, and hospitals, ensuring timely delivery of fresh food to its clients across Louisiana.

Arcobasso Foods

Debt Financing in 2013
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers, with a focus on refrigerated products. Established in 1986, the company operates from a 60,000 square foot facility in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering a range of bottling and packaging options, including retail, single-serve, and bulk formats tailored for foodservice clients. Arcobasso Foods serves a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery chains, and food distributors. The company is known for its commitment to producing high-quality products that can be customized to enhance flavor, texture, and overall quality, catering to the specific needs of its customers. As of May 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.

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.

SeaFarePacific

Debt Financing in 2013
SeaFarePacific offers sustainably sourced, wild-caught seafood in an environmentally-friendly pouch. The company offers four flavors of white meat albacore.

Mason Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2012
Mason Manufacturing LLC. manufactures heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and columns for the biotechnology, biofuel, grain processing, chemical, petroleum, power, and water treatment industries. It offers ASME vessels/reactors, towers, and tanks and bins, as well as rotary dryers, and replacement and spare parts. The company also provides custom fabrication services. Mason Manufacturing LLC. was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Decatur, Illinois.

Mason Manufacturing

Series B in 2012
Mason Manufacturing LLC. manufactures heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and columns for the biotechnology, biofuel, grain processing, chemical, petroleum, power, and water treatment industries. It offers ASME vessels/reactors, towers, and tanks and bins, as well as rotary dryers, and replacement and spare parts. The company also provides custom fabrication services. Mason Manufacturing LLC. was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Decatur, Illinois.

Owensboro Grain

Venture Round in 2012
Owensboro Grain Company, LLC, based in Owensboro, Kentucky, has been producing soy products and edible oils since its founding in 1906 by Henry E. O'Bryan. Initially a small grain merchant, the company evolved under the direction of O'Bryan's son, William, who recognized the economic potential of soybeans and shifted the focus to soybean processing in the late 1940s. Over the years, Owensboro Grain expanded its operations, doubling its soybean processing capacity and introducing the production of lecithin and refined oils for human consumption. The company also ventured into biodiesel production, adding significant capacity to the national energy supply. Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, Owensboro Grain continues to uphold its entrepreneurial spirit, offering a range of products including protein meal, hull pellets for animal feeds, crude and degummed oil, lecithin, and various blends of refined vegetable oils for both human consumption and biodiesel.

Lamm Food

Debt Financing in 2012
Lamm Food Service is a food distribution company dedicated to supplying high-quality products and exceptional service to meet the diverse needs of its customers. As a full-line distributor, Lamm offers a broad selection of name-brand products from recognized national manufacturers, while also supporting local businesses that produce Louisiana food products. The company serves various institutions, including schools, prisons, and hospitals, ensuring timely delivery of fresh food to its clients across Louisiana.
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