Investors in Connecticut

Founded in 1999, Enhanced Capital Partners is a national investment firm with over $400 million under management specializing in investments in small and mid-size companies. Enhanced Capital provides a range of investment options to promote the growth and expansion of businesses. Our flexibility and practical investment approach can make the difference in maximizing the growth potential for a company poised for rapid growth.

[Connecticut Innovations](http://www.ctinnovations.com) provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries such as energy, biotechnology, information technology, and photonics. Their mission is to be the leading source of financing and ongoing support for Connecticut’s innovative, growing companies. By offering flexible financing, strategic guidance and introductions to valuable partners, Connecticut innovations enable promising businesses to thrive.

Founded in 1992, Advantage Capital Partners is a venture capital firm specialised in equity and debt investments. The firm has worked with state and federal economic organisations to invest in small businesses and in low income areas.

Founded in 2013, New Ground Ventures is a Connecticut-based private equity firm, targeting seed to later stage investments in financial services, health care, consumer goods and technology companies in the United States.

Founded in 1971, Commonfund is an asset management company based in Connecticut. The firm primarily focuses on two activities which are:alternative strategies and outsourced investment management.

Established in 1999, G. Scott Capital Partners is a Rowayton, Connecticut-headquartered private equity firm with an office in Jackson, Wyoming. The firm is specialised on buyout, growth equity and distressed investments, primarily in Industrial technology, healthcare services and products, consumer, business services and retail sectors in the United States.

SJF Ventures is a venture capital partnership with offices in Durham, New York and San Francisco. Through its investment funds, the firm provides equity financings from $1MM to $10MM, solo or in syndicates, to companies seeking growth capital. As a venture fund, SJF Ventures focuses on the resource efficiency, sustainability and technology-enhanced services sectors. Representative investment areas include efficiency and infrastructure, asset recovery including reuse and recycling, sustainable agriculture and food safety, health and wellness technology, education technology and digital media and marketing services. When assessing investment opportunities, SJF Ventures is highly selective in identifying teams, markets and business models that can achieve rapid sales, strong profitability, and premium exits. In addition, SJF looks to partner with entrepreneurs who are committed to positively impacting the world through the businesses that they are creating.

The Kresge Foundation is a $3 billion private, national foundation that seeks to influence the quality of life for future generations. The foundation works in seven program areas: arts and culture, community development, Detroit, education, the environment, health, and human services. In 2011, the Board of Trustees approved 346 awards totaling $170 million; $140 million was paid out to grantees over the course of the year.

Magnetar is a leading alternative asset manager. Magnetar endeavors to source its own, often unique, investment opportunities by collaborating across distinct areas of expertise. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, Magnetar has satellite and affiliate offices in New York, Philadelphia, London, and Beijing. Investment advisory services are provided through Magnetar Financial LLC, which is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC.

Kelso is one of the most experienced and cohesive firms focused on North American middle-market private equity investing. Since 1980, Kelso has raised a total of eight private equity funds which have made over 110 investments. Kelso is currently investing its $4.9 billion Fund VIII. Kelso was initially founded by Louis Kelso, the inventor of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and the tenets of the Kelso ESOP heritage remain key components of the Firm's strategy and differentiation. Just as the ESOP represented a solution which aligned management and shareholder interests, Kelso today seeks to partner and create a strong alignment of interest with outstanding management teams and corporations seeking a value-added partner.