Advantage Capital

Advantage Capital is a private equity firm founded in 1992 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, with additional offices across the United States. The firm specializes in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt capital investments, focusing on small businesses at various stages of development, excluding seed-stage companies. It aims to drive economic development in underserved communities, both urban and rural, by investing in sectors such as communication, information technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy. Advantage Capital seeks to make initial investments ranging from $0.5 million to $10 million in companies with sales under $5 million and also provides various forms of debt capital, including senior and subordinated loans. The firm has invested over $3.8 billion in more than 800 portfolio companies and projects, supporting over 66,000 jobs nationwide. Its geographic focus includes states like Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, and Texas, among others, with a commitment to enhancing local economies through targeted financial solutions.

Mike Benson

Senior Vice President

Anthony Billings

Vice President

Trey Garland

Senior Associate and Investment Team Member

Christopher C. Harris

Principal

Joseph Henderson

Senior Vice President, Investment Team

Leah Hendricks

Vice President

Greg Hulecki

Venture Partner

Reid Hutchins

Principal

Sandra M. Moore

Managing Director, Chief Impact Officer

Scott Murphy

Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer

Jim O'Rourke

Managing Director

Justin N. Obletz

CFO

Tim Perusek

Principal

Damon L. Rawie

Managing Director

Sam Schlichting

Senior Associate, Investment Team

Steven T. Stull

President

Alexandra Twyman

Vice President and Investment Team Member

Benjamin T. Warning

Vice President

Jeffrey Gentsch

Venture Partner

J.P. Lynch

Vice President

Past deals in Nebraska

Opendorse

Venture Round in 2022
Opendorse is a technology provider focused on the athlete endorsement industry, offering a platform that enables athletes to understand, build, and monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) value. The free Opendorse app is utilized by over 100,000 athletes, while sports organizations, including teams and athletic departments, subscribe to the Opendorse platform to manage endorsements. Additionally, brands and sponsors can book athlete endorsements through the Opendorse Marketplace, paying one-time transaction fees for these services. The company partners with major organizations, such as the USOPC and various professional sports associations, and serves more than 100 NCAA athletic departments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Opendorse is recognized as the largest provider of technology in the NIL space, facilitating effective social media campaigns and engagement between athletes and their supporters.

Pacha Soap

Convertible Note in 2021
Pacha Soap promotes health and well-being by providing all-natural soaps and bath products. the company was founded in 2013 and is based in Hastings, Nebraska.

Beehive Industries

Convertible Note in 2020
Beehive Industries, LLC specializes in providing infrastructure and asset management software solutions primarily for state and local governments, resource districts, utilities, and the construction industry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, the company offers a comprehensive software platform that enables clients to efficiently track, manage, and document a wide range of activities affecting their physical assets. This includes areas such as water and wastewater management, code compliance, permitting, and public works projects. The software consolidates data from various sources, allowing for better decision-making and planning, while enhancing the ability of public sector organizations to serve their communities effectively.

Wes and Willy

Debt Financing in 2020
Wes and Willy specialize in producing boy's clothing, infant's, girl's and men's clothing, and apparel. It was headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska in 1989.

Beehive Industries

Series B in 2018
Beehive Industries, LLC specializes in providing infrastructure and asset management software solutions primarily for state and local governments, resource districts, utilities, and the construction industry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, the company offers a comprehensive software platform that enables clients to efficiently track, manage, and document a wide range of activities affecting their physical assets. This includes areas such as water and wastewater management, code compliance, permitting, and public works projects. The software consolidates data from various sources, allowing for better decision-making and planning, while enhancing the ability of public sector organizations to serve their communities effectively.

Beehive Industries

Convertible Note in 2015
Beehive Industries, LLC specializes in providing infrastructure and asset management software solutions primarily for state and local governments, resource districts, utilities, and the construction industry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, the company offers a comprehensive software platform that enables clients to efficiently track, manage, and document a wide range of activities affecting their physical assets. This includes areas such as water and wastewater management, code compliance, permitting, and public works projects. The software consolidates data from various sources, allowing for better decision-making and planning, while enhancing the ability of public sector organizations to serve their communities effectively.

South Omaha Surgical Center Realty

Debt Financing in 2014
South Omaha Surgical Center Realty is a multi-specialty facility that offers Gynecology, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, and other treatments. South Omaha Surgical Center Realtyis located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Beehive Industries

Series A in 2014
Beehive Industries, LLC specializes in providing infrastructure and asset management software solutions primarily for state and local governments, resource districts, utilities, and the construction industry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, the company offers a comprehensive software platform that enables clients to efficiently track, manage, and document a wide range of activities affecting their physical assets. This includes areas such as water and wastewater management, code compliance, permitting, and public works projects. The software consolidates data from various sources, allowing for better decision-making and planning, while enhancing the ability of public sector organizations to serve their communities effectively.

Beehive Industries

Convertible Note in 2014
Beehive Industries, LLC specializes in providing infrastructure and asset management software solutions primarily for state and local governments, resource districts, utilities, and the construction industry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, the company offers a comprehensive software platform that enables clients to efficiently track, manage, and document a wide range of activities affecting their physical assets. This includes areas such as water and wastewater management, code compliance, permitting, and public works projects. The software consolidates data from various sources, allowing for better decision-making and planning, while enhancing the ability of public sector organizations to serve their communities effectively.

Precipio Diagnostics

Series B in 2013
Precipio is a cancer diagnostics reference laboratory, delivering the latest in advanced diagnostics and personalized medicine. Our goal is to assist oncologists in providing the best care for their patients. At the intersection of academia, cancer research, and diagnostics, we connect physicians with world-renown pathologists at the Yale School of Medicine. At Precipio, our customers and their patients benefit from the most accurate, expert diagnosis.

Renaissance Financial

Debt Financing in 2008
Renaissance Financial Corporation is a financial services firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, with additional offices in Omaha, Lincoln, and Kansas City. Founded in 1994, the firm specializes in providing tailored financial advisory services to both individuals and businesses across the United States. For individuals and families, Renaissance offers a comprehensive range of services, including financial position assessments, life insurance and protection planning, investment and tax planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and wealth management. For businesses, the firm provides solutions such as business planning, key person life insurance, business estate planning, continuation planning, and executive benefit programs. With a team of over 130 professionals, Renaissance Financial is committed to helping clients achieve financial freedom through personalized service and strategic planning.
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