Advantage Capital Partners

Advantage Capital Partners is a United States‑based venture capital firm that provides growth equity, debt, and mezzanine financing to small and mid‑market companies, with a focus on underserved communities and state and local economic development. The firm invests across sectors including manufacturing, technology, business services, life sciences, and energy, and also supports real estate development projects with equity and debt. It typically makes initial investments ranging roughly from half a million to ten million in companies with modest sales, and may participate in larger follow‑on rounds or co‑invest with other firms. It uses senior debt, mezzanine debt, subordinated loans, and government‑guaranteed lending, and often pursues equity positions through preferred shares or convertible notes. Advantage Capital operates nationwide in the United States, with roots in New Orleans and offices in multiple states, and has backed thousands of jobs and housing projects as part of its mission to expand inclusive economic growth.

Al Alvarez

Director

Brian Anderson

Managing Director

Michael Benson

Senior Vice President

Anthony Billings

Senior Vice President and Investment Team Member

Adam Constantinides

Senior Vice President

Anaëlle Croteau

Vice President

Keith Freeman

Managing Director

Trey Garland

Senior Associate and Investment Team Member

Trey Garland

Senior Associate

Jeffrey Gentsch

Venture Partner

Joseph Henderson

Senior Vice President

Joe Henderson

Senior Vice President, Investment Team

Leah Hendricks

Senior Vice President, Investments Team

Reid Hutchins

Managing Director

Peter Lu

Senior Associate

J.P. Lynch

Vice President, Investments

David McNaught

Vice President

Arjun Mohan

Vice President

Sandra M. Moore

Managing Director / Chief Impact Officer

Jim O'Rourke

Managing Director

Justin Obletz

CFO and Managing Director

Tim Perusek

Principal and Investment Group Member

Josh Rogers

Principal

Gabe Rosen

Vice President

Sam Schlichting

Senior Associate, Investment Team

Talmadge Singer II

Managing Director

Matthew Switzer

Vice President

Tony Toups

Principal

Alexandra Twyman

Vice President and Investment Team Member

Benjamin Warning

Senior Vice President

Past deals in Oregon

Fishpeople

Convertible Note in 2021
Fishpeople Seafood is a food production company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The company specializes in providing sustainable seafood products to grocery retailers, aiming to disrupt the traditional seafood industry with innovative offerings. Fishpeople Seafood's product range includes wild American salmon, tuna, crab, and cod, all sourced sustainably. By focusing on authentic fish meat alternatives, Fishpeople Seafood enables consumers to embrace healthier and more environmentally responsible eating habits. The company is recognized for its rapid growth and commitment to sustainability in the seafood market.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2019
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2008, Brew Dr. Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages using a proprietary process that involves brewing tea with herbs, roots, and fruits, followed by a two-week fermentation period. The company is committed to using only whole, organic ingredients and does not add flavors or juices post-fermentation.

Fishpeople

Series B in 2017
Fishpeople Seafood is a food production company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The company specializes in providing sustainable seafood products to grocery retailers, aiming to disrupt the traditional seafood industry with innovative offerings. Fishpeople Seafood's product range includes wild American salmon, tuna, crab, and cod, all sourced sustainably. By focusing on authentic fish meat alternatives, Fishpeople Seafood enables consumers to embrace healthier and more environmentally responsible eating habits. The company is recognized for its rapid growth and commitment to sustainability in the seafood market.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2017
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2008, Brew Dr. Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages using a proprietary process that involves brewing tea with herbs, roots, and fruits, followed by a two-week fermentation period. The company is committed to using only whole, organic ingredients and does not add flavors or juices post-fermentation.

Green Zebra Grocery

Debt Financing in 2016
Green Zebra Grocery, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that operates a chain of healthy convenience food stores known as Fresh Feed. Established in 2012, the company focuses on increasing access to healthy, organic, and local foods by transforming the traditional convenience store model. Green Zebra's small-format stores provide a variety of offerings, including made-from-scratch grab-and-go meals, a full-service coffee bar, beer and wine, and carefully sourced groceries. With an emphasis on convenience and quality, the stores are designed to facilitate quick access to nutritious snacks and meals, catering to communities and workplaces looking for healthier food options.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2015
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2008, Brew Dr. Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages using a proprietary process that involves brewing tea with herbs, roots, and fruits, followed by a two-week fermentation period. The company is committed to using only whole, organic ingredients and does not add flavors or juices post-fermentation.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2013
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2008, Brew Dr. Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages using a proprietary process that involves brewing tea with herbs, roots, and fruits, followed by a two-week fermentation period. The company is committed to using only whole, organic ingredients and does not add flavors or juices post-fermentation.

Emme E2MS

Series A in 2012
Emme E2MS, LLC specializes in energy management solutions tailored for light commercial and residential markets. The company offers a comprehensive Energy and Environmental Management System that provides environmental controls and detailed energy monitoring, enabling users to track electricity consumption in kilowatt/hours, costs, and carbon footprint. Additionally, Emme E2MS provides SmartSensors, which include HVAC equipment monitors, wireless outdoor temperature sensors, and wireless receivers. Founded in 2012, the company operates from its base in Beaverton, Oregon.

Emme E2MS

Venture Round in 2012
Emme E2MS, LLC specializes in energy management solutions tailored for light commercial and residential markets. The company offers a comprehensive Energy and Environmental Management System that provides environmental controls and detailed energy monitoring, enabling users to track electricity consumption in kilowatt/hours, costs, and carbon footprint. Additionally, Emme E2MS provides SmartSensors, which include HVAC equipment monitors, wireless outdoor temperature sensors, and wireless receivers. Founded in 2012, the company operates from its base in Beaverton, Oregon.
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