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

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

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

Joshua Rogers

Vice-President

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

Past deals in Pulp and Paper

DRC Industries

Debt Financing in 2020
DRC Industries is a low-cost manufacturer of paperboard products including corner boards, paper tubes/cores, chipboard sheets, & temporary floor protection products. DRC Industries was founded in 2001 and has proudly provided unique packaging solutions for more than 19 years to customers all over North America. DRC Industries' primary sheeting product offerings are Chipboard, Liner board, medium, low density, ccnb, virgin kraft, anti-skid, anti-abrasion, die-cut, and custom sheets.

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.

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.

Carolina Precision Fibers

Convertible Note in 2018
Carolina Precision Fibers Inc manufactures construction materials and building products from recycled materials. The company manufactures cellulose insulation products, industrial fiber for construction of roads, and bonded fiber matrix (BFM) for the erosion control industry. The company’s portfolio of products includes hydroseeding mulch; additives, including, SAP 1500, EZ Lime, E Z Tackifier, and E Z Crystals; documents, including, product specifications and material safety data sheet. The company manufactures industrial grade cellulose fibers used in composite materials, such as, absorbents, sealants, asphalts, caulks, fillers, mastics and fuel pellets for industrial applications. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Ronda, North Carolina.

Carolina Precision Fibers

Debt Financing in 2018
Carolina Precision Fibers Inc manufactures construction materials and building products from recycled materials. The company manufactures cellulose insulation products, industrial fiber for construction of roads, and bonded fiber matrix (BFM) for the erosion control industry. The company’s portfolio of products includes hydroseeding mulch; additives, including, SAP 1500, EZ Lime, E Z Tackifier, and E Z Crystals; documents, including, product specifications and material safety data sheet. The company manufactures industrial grade cellulose fibers used in composite materials, such as, absorbents, sealants, asphalts, caulks, fillers, mastics and fuel pellets for industrial applications. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Ronda, North Carolina.

DRC Industries

Debt Financing in 2017
DRC Industries is a low-cost manufacturer of paperboard products including corner boards, paper tubes/cores, chipboard sheets, & temporary floor protection products. DRC Industries was founded in 2001 and has proudly provided unique packaging solutions for more than 19 years to customers all over North America. DRC Industries' primary sheeting product offerings are Chipboard, Liner board, medium, low density, ccnb, virgin kraft, anti-skid, anti-abrasion, die-cut, and custom sheets.

Caddo River Forest Products

Venture Round in 2017
Caddo River Forest Products is an integrated forest products company nestled in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains alongside the Caddo River in Glenwood, Arkansas. With plans to rehabilitate the 100 million board foot sawmill and operate its own timber dealership, the company will produce Southern yellow pine lumber (and related by-products) and market pulpwood for local pulp and paper mills. As a result Caddo River Forest Products will create jobs which will become integral to the West Arkansas forestry industry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Atlas Paper Mills

Debt Financing in 2014
Atlas Paper Mills is the leading US manufacturer of recycled paper products produced to anticipate and exceed the environmental stewardship and value needs of our customers. Atlas Paper Mills is based in Miami, Florida and is a leader in the production of tissue paper, utilizing 100% recycled fiber and a manufacturing process free of chlorine, chlorine derivatives or any other potentially harmful chemicals. Today, Atlas produces over 36,000 tons of recycled tissue products per year and converts approximately three million cases of Eco-friendly towels and tissue for use in the Away From Home and Retail Marketplace. In addition to toilet tissue, our paper lines can convert kitchen roll towels, hard-wound roll towels and center-pull towels. Atlas Paper Mills is committed to producing, in a highly cost effective manner, tissue products which are certifiably Green. Today, all products produced by Atlas are made from 100% Recycled Wastepaper Composed of more than 20% Post-Consumer Content 100% Chlorine-Free and produced in a Chlorine-Free Manufacturing Environment Produced using a source-reducing array of waste raw material sources (including aseptic packaging containers) thereby eliminating thousands of pounds of waste from entering landfills annually Qualified for LEED Certification points Representing exceptional customer value when compared to other Certifiably Green Tissue Based Products Atlas Paper Mills was truly "Born Green TM" and through advancements in its papermaking, manufacturing and converting processes, has become an even deeper shade of Green. Atlas focuses on the four R's of Environmental Stewardship: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce and Respect for our resources and our earth. To this end, the Atlas manufacturing process and our end products are dedicated to Saving trees, Saving landfill space, Saving water consumption and Saving energy.

Merrill Industries

Debt Financing in 2012
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 A in 2012
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.

Atlas Paper Mills

Debt Financing in 2012
Atlas Paper Mills is the leading US manufacturer of recycled paper products produced to anticipate and exceed the environmental stewardship and value needs of our customers. Atlas Paper Mills is based in Miami, Florida and is a leader in the production of tissue paper, utilizing 100% recycled fiber and a manufacturing process free of chlorine, chlorine derivatives or any other potentially harmful chemicals. Today, Atlas produces over 36,000 tons of recycled tissue products per year and converts approximately three million cases of Eco-friendly towels and tissue for use in the Away From Home and Retail Marketplace. In addition to toilet tissue, our paper lines can convert kitchen roll towels, hard-wound roll towels and center-pull towels. Atlas Paper Mills is committed to producing, in a highly cost effective manner, tissue products which are certifiably Green. Today, all products produced by Atlas are made from 100% Recycled Wastepaper Composed of more than 20% Post-Consumer Content 100% Chlorine-Free and produced in a Chlorine-Free Manufacturing Environment Produced using a source-reducing array of waste raw material sources (including aseptic packaging containers) thereby eliminating thousands of pounds of waste from entering landfills annually Qualified for LEED Certification points Representing exceptional customer value when compared to other Certifiably Green Tissue Based Products Atlas Paper Mills was truly "Born Green TM" and through advancements in its papermaking, manufacturing and converting processes, has become an even deeper shade of Green. Atlas focuses on the four R's of Environmental Stewardship: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce and Respect for our resources and our earth. To this end, the Atlas manufacturing process and our end products are dedicated to Saving trees, Saving landfill space, Saving water consumption and Saving energy.