Advantage Capital

Advantage Capital, established in 1992, is a venture capital firm specializing in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt capital investments. It focuses on small businesses, particularly those in low-income communities and underserved areas, supporting state and local economic development efforts. The firm invests across various industries, including manufacturing, technology, business services, and renewable energy, with a typical initial investment range of $0.5 million to $10 million. Advantage Capital provides debt capital in forms such as senior debt, subordinated loans, and government-guaranteed lending, as well as equity capital to real estate development firms. It operates from multiple offices across the United States, with a headquarters in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

Joseph Henderson

Senior Vice President

Joseph Henderson

Senior Vice President, Investment Team

Leah Hendricks

Senior Vice President, Investments Team

Reid Hutchins

Managing Director

Peter Lu

Senior Associate

David McNaught

Vice President

Arjun Mohan

Vice President

Sandra M. Moore

Managing Director, Chief Impact Officer

Jim O'Rourke

Managing Director

Justin N. 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

J.P. Lynch

Vice President, Investments

Jeffrey Gentsch

Venture Partner

Past deals in Agriculture

Phospholutions

Venture Round in 2023
Phospholutions LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, specializes in the production of sustainable fertilizers aimed at turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed patented technology that enhances the efficiency of phosphorus delivery to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of traditional phosphorus fertilizer on water quality. Its products are formulated from a mixture of common earth minerals that optimize nutrient absorption from both synthetic and organic sources. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yield but also supports sustainable agricultural practices by reducing application rates and environmental impact, contributing to the long-term health of ecosystems.

Soli Organic

Venture Round in 2021
Soli Organic is an indoor farming startup that specializes in providing fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores, ensuring a year-round supply for consumers. The company's offerings include a variety of herbs such as basil, rosemary, lime leaves, chives, and arugula, all cultivated as living plants with fresh-cut leaves. Soli Organic focuses on delivering healthy and flavorful products that promote local consumption and enhance culinary experiences. By growing these herbs regionally, the company aims to make fresh organic options accessible to millions, thereby contributing to a more flavorful and sustainable food culture.

Delta Peanut

Debt Financing in 2021
Delta Peanut, LLC is a farmer-owned company based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, dedicated to producing and processing high-quality peanuts. Incorporated in 2018, it serves peanut farmers in the Missouri Bootheel, Arkansas, and Northeast Louisiana. The company was established when sixty local farmers joined forces to vertically integrate their peanut production. Delta Peanut operates a state-of-the-art peanut shelling factory that emphasizes sustainability and stewardship in its practices. The facility is equipped to shell a significant volume of peanuts, while also providing storage solutions for excess produce, thus supporting local farmers in maximizing their yield and efficiency.

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.

Soli Organic

Series C in 2020
Soli Organic is an indoor farming startup that specializes in providing fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores, ensuring a year-round supply for consumers. The company's offerings include a variety of herbs such as basil, rosemary, lime leaves, chives, and arugula, all cultivated as living plants with fresh-cut leaves. Soli Organic focuses on delivering healthy and flavorful products that promote local consumption and enhance culinary experiences. By growing these herbs regionally, the company aims to make fresh organic options accessible to millions, thereby contributing to a more flavorful and sustainable food culture.

Cady Bag Company

Debt Financing in 2020
Cady Bag Company, LLC is a vertically integrated manufacturer based in Pearson, Georgia, specializing in polypropylene fabrics and bags. Founded in 1957, the company produces a diverse range of products, including mesh bags for various produce such as onions, cabbages, and citrus, as well as biaxially oriented polypropylene bags for packaging animal nutrition, pet food, and other goods. Cady Bag also manufactures protective fabrics for manufactured housing and recreational vehicles, along with specialty bags for niche markets like seafood and geotextiles. With a commitment to quality and consistency, the company utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to deliver competitive products across its four primary business units: Leno Mesh Packaging, Cotton Bale Packaging, Consumer Products, and Building Products/Industrial Coated Products. Cady Bag Company was formerly known as Cady-Webb Bag Company until its name change in 1967.

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 has developed a proprietary product known as SureSeal™, which is designed to enhance the natural cuticle of plants. One of its key offerings, Parka™, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka™ aims to improve fruit quality and appearance, reduce the incidence of rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through its innovative solutions, Cultiva addresses critical challenges in crop management and post-harvest handling.

Hortau

Venture Round in 2020
Hortau Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of wireless and web-based irrigation management systems. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Jean Caron and Jocelyn Boudreau, the company integrates proprietary soil sensing technologies with advanced information systems to optimize irrigation practices. Hortau’s product offerings include the WEB-TX4 Field Monitoring Stations, which transmit key soil and weather data to a cloud-based platform, and the 1k Extended Range Sensor, a tensiometer that helps growers manage deficit irrigation and monitor plant health. Additionally, the company provides various sensors that measure soil tension, temperature, and humidity, as well as comprehensive weather stations that track environmental conditions. Their cloud-based software, Irrolis, captures and analyzes real-time data, supporting agricultural managers in enhancing crop production and resource efficiency. With operations in Canada and the United States, Hortau aims to reduce water use, energy consumption, and nutrient loss while improving crop yield and productivity.

Soli Organic

Debt Financing in 2020
Soli Organic is an indoor farming startup that specializes in providing fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores, ensuring a year-round supply for consumers. The company's offerings include a variety of herbs such as basil, rosemary, lime leaves, chives, and arugula, all cultivated as living plants with fresh-cut leaves. Soli Organic focuses on delivering healthy and flavorful products that promote local consumption and enhance culinary experiences. By growing these herbs regionally, the company aims to make fresh organic options accessible to millions, thereby contributing to a more flavorful and sustainable food culture.

Open Range Beef

Debt Financing in 2019
Open Range Beef is a boutique beef processing company that specializes in providing premium organic beef tailored to customer specifications. Committed to strict organic principles, the company emphasizes food safety, employee safety, and humane animal handling practices. Open Range Beef ensures the organic integrity and traceability of its products by maintaining streamlined record-keeping that tracks cattle from birth to delivery. The company primarily serves certified organic and toll processing markets, offering products that are grass-fed and free from antibiotics, thereby meeting the growing demand for high-quality, responsibly sourced beef.

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.

Hortau

Venture Round in 2019
Hortau Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of wireless and web-based irrigation management systems. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Jean Caron and Jocelyn Boudreau, the company integrates proprietary soil sensing technologies with advanced information systems to optimize irrigation practices. Hortau’s product offerings include the WEB-TX4 Field Monitoring Stations, which transmit key soil and weather data to a cloud-based platform, and the 1k Extended Range Sensor, a tensiometer that helps growers manage deficit irrigation and monitor plant health. Additionally, the company provides various sensors that measure soil tension, temperature, and humidity, as well as comprehensive weather stations that track environmental conditions. Their cloud-based software, Irrolis, captures and analyzes real-time data, supporting agricultural managers in enhancing crop production and resource efficiency. With operations in Canada and the United States, Hortau aims to reduce water use, energy consumption, and nutrient loss while improving crop yield and productivity.

Soli Organic

Debt Financing in 2019
Soli Organic is an indoor farming startup that specializes in providing fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores, ensuring a year-round supply for consumers. The company's offerings include a variety of herbs such as basil, rosemary, lime leaves, chives, and arugula, all cultivated as living plants with fresh-cut leaves. Soli Organic focuses on delivering healthy and flavorful products that promote local consumption and enhance culinary experiences. By growing these herbs regionally, the company aims to make fresh organic options accessible to millions, thereby contributing to a more flavorful and sustainable food culture.

Thurston Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2018
Thurston Manufacturing provides equipment solutions for the agricultural, construction, landscaping, and outdoor recreation industries. They also supply contract manufacturing services to other original equipment manufacturers and their subcontractors.

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 boutique beef processing company that specializes in providing premium organic beef tailored to customer specifications. Committed to strict organic principles, the company emphasizes food safety, employee safety, and humane animal handling practices. Open Range Beef ensures the organic integrity and traceability of its products by maintaining streamlined record-keeping that tracks cattle from birth to delivery. The company primarily serves certified organic and toll processing markets, offering products that are grass-fed and free from antibiotics, thereby meeting the growing demand for high-quality, responsibly sourced beef.

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-quality dried distillers grain cubes and pellets for livestock, providing ranchers with a natural, high-protein, and high-energy feed option. Its products feature 100% dried distillers grains, offering 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, along with 95% digestible protein. MasterHand Milling's offerings are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, making them beneficial for livestock nutrition. The company aims to simplify feed plans for ranchers and enhance their returns by delivering effective feed solutions.

Hortau

Venture Round in 2018
Hortau Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of wireless and web-based irrigation management systems. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Jean Caron and Jocelyn Boudreau, the company integrates proprietary soil sensing technologies with advanced information systems to optimize irrigation practices. Hortau’s product offerings include the WEB-TX4 Field Monitoring Stations, which transmit key soil and weather data to a cloud-based platform, and the 1k Extended Range Sensor, a tensiometer that helps growers manage deficit irrigation and monitor plant health. Additionally, the company provides various sensors that measure soil tension, temperature, and humidity, as well as comprehensive weather stations that track environmental conditions. Their cloud-based software, Irrolis, captures and analyzes real-time data, supporting agricultural managers in enhancing crop production and resource efficiency. With operations in Canada and the United States, Hortau aims to reduce water use, energy consumption, and nutrient loss while improving crop yield and productivity.

Hortau

Debt Financing in 2018
Hortau Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of wireless and web-based irrigation management systems. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Jean Caron and Jocelyn Boudreau, the company integrates proprietary soil sensing technologies with advanced information systems to optimize irrigation practices. Hortau’s product offerings include the WEB-TX4 Field Monitoring Stations, which transmit key soil and weather data to a cloud-based platform, and the 1k Extended Range Sensor, a tensiometer that helps growers manage deficit irrigation and monitor plant health. Additionally, the company provides various sensors that measure soil tension, temperature, and humidity, as well as comprehensive weather stations that track environmental conditions. Their cloud-based software, Irrolis, captures and analyzes real-time data, supporting agricultural managers in enhancing crop production and resource efficiency. With operations in Canada and the United States, Hortau aims to reduce water use, energy consumption, and nutrient loss while improving crop yield and productivity.

Hortau

Series D in 2018
Hortau Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of wireless and web-based irrigation management systems. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Jean Caron and Jocelyn Boudreau, the company integrates proprietary soil sensing technologies with advanced information systems to optimize irrigation practices. Hortau’s product offerings include the WEB-TX4 Field Monitoring Stations, which transmit key soil and weather data to a cloud-based platform, and the 1k Extended Range Sensor, a tensiometer that helps growers manage deficit irrigation and monitor plant health. Additionally, the company provides various sensors that measure soil tension, temperature, and humidity, as well as comprehensive weather stations that track environmental conditions. Their cloud-based software, Irrolis, captures and analyzes real-time data, supporting agricultural managers in enhancing crop production and resource efficiency. With operations in Canada and the United States, Hortau aims to reduce water use, energy consumption, and nutrient loss while improving crop yield and productivity.

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 has developed a proprietary product known as SureSeal™, which is designed to enhance the natural cuticle of plants. One of its key offerings, Parka™, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka™ aims to improve fruit quality and appearance, reduce the incidence of rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through its innovative solutions, Cultiva addresses critical challenges in crop management and post-harvest handling.

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.

Basin Transportation and Farming

Series A in 2016
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

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.

Soli Organic

Venture Round in 2016
Soli Organic is an indoor farming startup that specializes in providing fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores, ensuring a year-round supply for consumers. The company's offerings include a variety of herbs such as basil, rosemary, lime leaves, chives, and arugula, all cultivated as living plants with fresh-cut leaves. Soli Organic focuses on delivering healthy and flavorful products that promote local consumption and enhance culinary experiences. By growing these herbs regionally, the company aims to make fresh organic options accessible to millions, thereby contributing to a more flavorful and sustainable food culture.

Navitas Organics

Debt Financing in 2016
Navitas Organics is a manufacturer and seller of organic superfood products, founded in 2003 and based in Novato, California. The company specializes in a variety of plant-based food items that cater to health-conscious consumers, focusing on areas such as energy, beauty, immune support, and stress reduction. Its product offerings include cacao and camu powders, chia seeds, cashews, coconut sugar, goji berries, and various snack bars and blends, all sourced from regenerative organic farming practices. Navitas Organics emphasizes a commitment to quality by ensuring its products are gluten-free and free from pesticides and fertilizers. The company distributes its products through retail and online channels across the United States, as well as through its own online shop. In March 2017, it rebranded from Navitas Naturals to Navitas Organics to better reflect its mission and product focus.

Waste Farmers

Debt Financing in 2016
Waste Farmers is a provider of cultivation advisory services used to promote sustainable agriculture. It specializes in training farmers on crop usage, modern yet sustainable farming techniques, and deploy scientific agricultural methods that enable farmers to grow crops and increase annual farm proceeds faster and cost-effectively.

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-quality dried distillers grain cubes and pellets for livestock, providing ranchers with a natural, high-protein, and high-energy feed option. Its products feature 100% dried distillers grains, offering 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, along with 95% digestible protein. MasterHand Milling's offerings are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, making them beneficial for livestock nutrition. The company aims to simplify feed plans for ranchers and enhance their returns by delivering effective feed solutions.

Hortau

Series C in 2016
Hortau Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of wireless and web-based irrigation management systems. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Jean Caron and Jocelyn Boudreau, the company integrates proprietary soil sensing technologies with advanced information systems to optimize irrigation practices. Hortau’s product offerings include the WEB-TX4 Field Monitoring Stations, which transmit key soil and weather data to a cloud-based platform, and the 1k Extended Range Sensor, a tensiometer that helps growers manage deficit irrigation and monitor plant health. Additionally, the company provides various sensors that measure soil tension, temperature, and humidity, as well as comprehensive weather stations that track environmental conditions. Their cloud-based software, Irrolis, captures and analyzes real-time data, supporting agricultural managers in enhancing crop production and resource efficiency. With operations in Canada and the United States, Hortau aims to reduce water use, energy consumption, and nutrient loss while improving crop yield and productivity.

Thurston Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2016
Thurston Manufacturing provides equipment solutions for the agricultural, construction, landscaping, and outdoor recreation industries. They also supply contract manufacturing services to other original equipment manufacturers and their subcontractors.

CPS Distributors

Debt Financing in 2015
CPS Distributors, Inc. is a leading wholesale distributor of professional pumps, irrigation, and landscape supplies in the Rocky Mountain Region, operating 13 locations across Colorado and Wyoming. Founded in 1890 and rebranded in 1973, the company serves contractors and clients in both commercial and residential sectors. CPS Distributors offers a comprehensive range of products, including landscape drainage solutions, fertilizers, golf course supplies, irrigation systems, and horticultural equipment. Additionally, the company provides lighting supplies, outdoor living materials, and various pumps and well supplies. Beyond product distribution, CPS Distributors also delivers technical and landscape design services, as well as repair and on-site support, prioritizing customer needs and maintaining a commitment to professionalism and integrity.

Thurston Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2015
Thurston Manufacturing provides equipment solutions for the agricultural, construction, landscaping, and outdoor recreation industries. They also supply contract manufacturing services to other original equipment manufacturers and their subcontractors.

Hortau

Venture Round in 2015
Hortau Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of wireless and web-based irrigation management systems. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Jean Caron and Jocelyn Boudreau, the company integrates proprietary soil sensing technologies with advanced information systems to optimize irrigation practices. Hortau’s product offerings include the WEB-TX4 Field Monitoring Stations, which transmit key soil and weather data to a cloud-based platform, and the 1k Extended Range Sensor, a tensiometer that helps growers manage deficit irrigation and monitor plant health. Additionally, the company provides various sensors that measure soil tension, temperature, and humidity, as well as comprehensive weather stations that track environmental conditions. Their cloud-based software, Irrolis, captures and analyzes real-time data, supporting agricultural managers in enhancing crop production and resource efficiency. With operations in Canada and the United States, Hortau aims to reduce water use, energy consumption, and nutrient loss while improving crop yield and productivity.

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-quality dried distillers grain cubes and pellets for livestock, providing ranchers with a natural, high-protein, and high-energy feed option. Its products feature 100% dried distillers grains, offering 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, along with 95% digestible protein. MasterHand Milling's offerings are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, making them beneficial for livestock nutrition. The company aims to simplify feed plans for ranchers and enhance their returns by delivering effective feed solutions.

Soli Organic

Venture Round in 2015
Soli Organic is an indoor farming startup that specializes in providing fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores, ensuring a year-round supply for consumers. The company's offerings include a variety of herbs such as basil, rosemary, lime leaves, chives, and arugula, all cultivated as living plants with fresh-cut leaves. Soli Organic focuses on delivering healthy and flavorful products that promote local consumption and enhance culinary experiences. By growing these herbs regionally, the company aims to make fresh organic options accessible to millions, thereby contributing to a more flavorful and sustainable food culture.

Kay Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2015
Kay Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a precision production machining manufacturer based in Calumet City, Illinois, established in 1946. The company specializes in providing precision components and tight-tolerance parts primarily for the automotive industry, as well as serving sectors such as aerospace, agricultural, power sports, energy, and ordnance markets. By employing lean manufacturing techniques and automation, Kay Manufacturing efficiently produces advanced transmission components and other critical parts, allowing clients to benefit from reduced costs and improved product quality. The company's commitment to precision and efficiency positions it as a key player in the supply chain for various high-demand industries.

Hortau

Venture Round in 2015
Hortau Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of wireless and web-based irrigation management systems. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Jean Caron and Jocelyn Boudreau, the company integrates proprietary soil sensing technologies with advanced information systems to optimize irrigation practices. Hortau’s product offerings include the WEB-TX4 Field Monitoring Stations, which transmit key soil and weather data to a cloud-based platform, and the 1k Extended Range Sensor, a tensiometer that helps growers manage deficit irrigation and monitor plant health. Additionally, the company provides various sensors that measure soil tension, temperature, and humidity, as well as comprehensive weather stations that track environmental conditions. Their cloud-based software, Irrolis, captures and analyzes real-time data, supporting agricultural managers in enhancing crop production and resource efficiency. With operations in Canada and the United States, Hortau aims to reduce water use, energy consumption, and nutrient loss while improving crop yield and productivity.

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 has developed a proprietary product known as SureSeal™, which is designed to enhance the natural cuticle of plants. One of its key offerings, Parka™, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka™ aims to improve fruit quality and appearance, reduce the incidence of rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through its innovative solutions, Cultiva addresses critical challenges in crop management and post-harvest handling.

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 has developed a proprietary product known as SureSeal™, which is designed to enhance the natural cuticle of plants. One of its key offerings, Parka™, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka™ aims to improve fruit quality and appearance, reduce the incidence of rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through its innovative solutions, Cultiva addresses critical challenges in crop management and post-harvest handling.

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-quality dried distillers grain cubes and pellets for livestock, providing ranchers with a natural, high-protein, and high-energy feed option. Its products feature 100% dried distillers grains, offering 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, along with 95% digestible protein. MasterHand Milling's offerings are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, making them beneficial for livestock nutrition. The company aims to simplify feed plans for ranchers and enhance their returns by delivering effective feed solutions.

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 boutique beef processing company that specializes in providing premium organic beef tailored to customer specifications. Committed to strict organic principles, the company emphasizes food safety, employee safety, and humane animal handling practices. Open Range Beef ensures the organic integrity and traceability of its products by maintaining streamlined record-keeping that tracks cattle from birth to delivery. The company primarily serves certified organic and toll processing markets, offering products that are grass-fed and free from antibiotics, thereby meeting the growing demand for high-quality, responsibly sourced beef.

Kay Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2014
Kay Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a precision production machining manufacturer based in Calumet City, Illinois, established in 1946. The company specializes in providing precision components and tight-tolerance parts primarily for the automotive industry, as well as serving sectors such as aerospace, agricultural, power sports, energy, and ordnance markets. By employing lean manufacturing techniques and automation, Kay Manufacturing efficiently produces advanced transmission components and other critical parts, allowing clients to benefit from reduced costs and improved product quality. The company's commitment to precision and efficiency positions it as a key player in the supply chain for various high-demand industries.

CPS Distributors

Debt Financing in 2014
CPS Distributors, Inc. is a leading wholesale distributor of professional pumps, irrigation, and landscape supplies in the Rocky Mountain Region, operating 13 locations across Colorado and Wyoming. Founded in 1890 and rebranded in 1973, the company serves contractors and clients in both commercial and residential sectors. CPS Distributors offers a comprehensive range of products, including landscape drainage solutions, fertilizers, golf course supplies, irrigation systems, and horticultural equipment. Additionally, the company provides lighting supplies, outdoor living materials, and various pumps and well supplies. Beyond product distribution, CPS Distributors also delivers technical and landscape design services, as well as repair and on-site support, prioritizing customer needs and maintaining a commitment to professionalism and integrity.

Manna Pro Products

Debt Financing in 2014
Manna Pro Products is a Chesterfield, Missouri-based company founded in 1985 that specializes in producing high-quality animal nutrition and care products. They offer a wide range of feeds for animals such as horses, poultry, goats, rabbits, cattle, pigs, and companion animals, along with supplements for dogs and cats, leather care, and fly control products. Manna Pro distributes its products through dealers and online retailers across the United States, focusing on providing essential nutrition for a variety of animals to promote their health and well-being.

Aurora Cooperative

Debt Financing in 2013
Aurora Cooperative provides agronomic services like scheduling irrigation, pest scouting, and soil and water sampling. They offer information, products, inputs, and research to aid in farm decision-making.

Owensboro Grain

Venture Round in 2012
Owensboro Grain Company, LLC, founded in 1906 and located in Owensboro, Kentucky, specializes in the production of soybean-based products and edible oils. The company offers a diverse range of products, including protein meal and hull pellets for animal feed, crude and degummed oil, lecithin, and various blends of refined vegetable oil for human consumption. Additionally, Owensboro Grain produces biodiesel, glycerin, and industrial waxes. Its strategic operations along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky facilitate efficient production and distribution, ensuring high-quality products that meet the needs of both consumers and businesses in the agricultural and food sectors.

Harvill's Produce

Debt Financing in 2012
Harvill's Produce, established in 1949 and located in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the production and supply of a diverse range of fruits and vegetables. The company provides vine-ripened tomatoes, green vegetables, Idaho potatoes, apples, Sunkist citrus, strawberries, cabbage, and other leafy vegetables. Harvill's ensures the quality of its products through a robust network of suppliers and growers, catering primarily to the restaurant industry. With a commitment to delivering fresh produce, Harvill's has established itself as a reliable source for high-quality fruits and vegetables.

Harvill's Produce

Debt Financing in 2011
Harvill's Produce, established in 1949 and located in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the production and supply of a diverse range of fruits and vegetables. The company provides vine-ripened tomatoes, green vegetables, Idaho potatoes, apples, Sunkist citrus, strawberries, cabbage, and other leafy vegetables. Harvill's ensures the quality of its products through a robust network of suppliers and growers, catering primarily to the restaurant industry. With a commitment to delivering fresh produce, Harvill's has established itself as a reliable source for high-quality fruits and vegetables.

Odom Industries

Debt Financing in 2011
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.

Game Equipment

Debt Financing in 2011
Game Equipment specializes in the design and manufacture of agricultural equipment with a focus on supporting sugarcane and pineapple cultivation. The company produces a variety of machinery, including tractors, sugar cane loaders, sugar cane haulers, sugar cane planters, pineapple harvesters, and vegetable sprayers. These products are essential for land preparation, mining, and land clearing, enabling farmers to enhance their production capabilities and efficiently serve a broad market. Game Equipment is committed to providing innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of the agricultural sector.

Agri-Source Fuels

Debt Financing in 2011
Agri-Source Fuels engages in the production and supply of biodiesel and refined glycerin. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Dade, Florida.

Crown Plastics

Debt Financing in 2011
Crown Plastics is a tool manufacturing business that produces thin gauge UHMW polyethylene thanks to its continuous compression molding method. The company offers tremendous flexibility in the market in a variety of industries such as transportation, material handling, food processing, agriculture, recreation, printing and packaging, and many other high-tech engineering applications. It saves the customer time and money by not requiring them to fabricate as much as necessary.

Sunburst Farms

Debt Financing in 2010
Sunburst Farms is a company based in Miami, Florida, specializing in the growth, import, and distribution of cut-flowers across the United States. Founded in 1970, the company offers a diverse range of products including roses, carnations, gerbera, astroemeria, pompons, bouquets, tulips, specialty items, and novelties. Sunburst Farms supports farmers and agricultural communities and provides training services. The company serves wholesale markets and mass markets through its distribution centers, which are strategically located near Miami International Airport. It operates an online shop 24/7 and offers additional services such as hand-tied bouquets, consumer bunches, bulk grower bunches, vase-ready services, quality assurance training, merchandising services, marketing, and business development.

Harvill's Produce

Debt Financing in 2010
Harvill's Produce, established in 1949 and located in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the production and supply of a diverse range of fruits and vegetables. The company provides vine-ripened tomatoes, green vegetables, Idaho potatoes, apples, Sunkist citrus, strawberries, cabbage, and other leafy vegetables. Harvill's ensures the quality of its products through a robust network of suppliers and growers, catering primarily to the restaurant industry. With a commitment to delivering fresh produce, Harvill's has established itself as a reliable source for high-quality fruits and vegetables.

Manna Pro Products

Debt Financing in 2010
Manna Pro Products is a Chesterfield, Missouri-based company founded in 1985 that specializes in producing high-quality animal nutrition and care products. They offer a wide range of feeds for animals such as horses, poultry, goats, rabbits, cattle, pigs, and companion animals, along with supplements for dogs and cats, leather care, and fly control products. Manna Pro distributes its products through dealers and online retailers across the United States, focusing on providing essential nutrition for a variety of animals to promote their health and well-being.

Game Equipment

Debt Financing in 2010
Game Equipment specializes in the design and manufacture of agricultural equipment with a focus on supporting sugarcane and pineapple cultivation. The company produces a variety of machinery, including tractors, sugar cane loaders, sugar cane haulers, sugar cane planters, pineapple harvesters, and vegetable sprayers. These products are essential for land preparation, mining, and land clearing, enabling farmers to enhance their production capabilities and efficiently serve a broad market. Game Equipment is committed to providing innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of the agricultural sector.

Agri-Source Fuels

Debt Financing in 2010
Agri-Source Fuels engages in the production and supply of biodiesel and refined glycerin. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Dade, Florida.

Pasteuria Bioscience

Venture Round in 2009
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc., founded in 2003 at the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator, specializes in the development of biological nematicides aimed at controlling nematode pests in agricultural crops. The company emerged from Entomos, Inc. and has developed a proprietary manufacturing method that enables the production of multiple strains of Pasteuria using traditional fermentation techniques. Pasteuria Bioscience has secured over $6 million in venture funding, facilitating the advancement of its technology to commercial-scale production and the EPA registration of its initial product, designed to combat sting nematodes in professional turf. With ongoing turf field trials and a commitment to expanding its product pipeline and intellectual property portfolio, the company is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable agricultural practices.

Pasteuria Bioscience

Series B in 2009
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc., founded in 2003 at the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator, specializes in the development of biological nematicides aimed at controlling nematode pests in agricultural crops. The company emerged from Entomos, Inc. and has developed a proprietary manufacturing method that enables the production of multiple strains of Pasteuria using traditional fermentation techniques. Pasteuria Bioscience has secured over $6 million in venture funding, facilitating the advancement of its technology to commercial-scale production and the EPA registration of its initial product, designed to combat sting nematodes in professional turf. With ongoing turf field trials and a commitment to expanding its product pipeline and intellectual property portfolio, the company is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable agricultural practices.

Virent Energy Systems

Series B in 2007
Virent Energy Systems, Inc. specializes in producing hydrocarbon chemicals and fuels from plant sugars through its proprietary BioForming technology. This innovative process converts plant-based feedstocks, such as beet sugar, sugar cane, corn starch, and various cellulosic materials, into a diverse range of hydrocarbon products that mirror those derived from petroleum, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, as well as essential chemicals for plastics and fibers. The company also manufactures specialty products like bio-paraxylene, bio-toluene, and bio-benzene, along with aromatic solvents used across multiple industries, including paints, textiles, and automotive applications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Virent Energy Systems has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing its capabilities and market reach. As of late 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

Pasteuria Bioscience

Series B in 2007
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc., founded in 2003 at the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator, specializes in the development of biological nematicides aimed at controlling nematode pests in agricultural crops. The company emerged from Entomos, Inc. and has developed a proprietary manufacturing method that enables the production of multiple strains of Pasteuria using traditional fermentation techniques. Pasteuria Bioscience has secured over $6 million in venture funding, facilitating the advancement of its technology to commercial-scale production and the EPA registration of its initial product, designed to combat sting nematodes in professional turf. With ongoing turf field trials and a commitment to expanding its product pipeline and intellectual property portfolio, the company is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable agricultural practices.

Virent Energy Systems

Series A in 2006
Virent Energy Systems, Inc. specializes in producing hydrocarbon chemicals and fuels from plant sugars through its proprietary BioForming technology. This innovative process converts plant-based feedstocks, such as beet sugar, sugar cane, corn starch, and various cellulosic materials, into a diverse range of hydrocarbon products that mirror those derived from petroleum, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, as well as essential chemicals for plastics and fibers. The company also manufactures specialty products like bio-paraxylene, bio-toluene, and bio-benzene, along with aromatic solvents used across multiple industries, including paints, textiles, and automotive applications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Virent Energy Systems has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing its capabilities and market reach. As of late 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

Pasteuria Bioscience

Venture Round in 2005
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc., founded in 2003 at the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator, specializes in the development of biological nematicides aimed at controlling nematode pests in agricultural crops. The company emerged from Entomos, Inc. and has developed a proprietary manufacturing method that enables the production of multiple strains of Pasteuria using traditional fermentation techniques. Pasteuria Bioscience has secured over $6 million in venture funding, facilitating the advancement of its technology to commercial-scale production and the EPA registration of its initial product, designed to combat sting nematodes in professional turf. With ongoing turf field trials and a commitment to expanding its product pipeline and intellectual property portfolio, the company is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable agricultural practices.

Pasteuria Bioscience

Series A in 2004
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc., founded in 2003 at the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator, specializes in the development of biological nematicides aimed at controlling nematode pests in agricultural crops. The company emerged from Entomos, Inc. and has developed a proprietary manufacturing method that enables the production of multiple strains of Pasteuria using traditional fermentation techniques. Pasteuria Bioscience has secured over $6 million in venture funding, facilitating the advancement of its technology to commercial-scale production and the EPA registration of its initial product, designed to combat sting nematodes in professional turf. With ongoing turf field trials and a commitment to expanding its product pipeline and intellectual property portfolio, the company is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable agricultural practices.

Pasteuria Bioscience

Debt Financing in 2003
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc., founded in 2003 at the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator, specializes in the development of biological nematicides aimed at controlling nematode pests in agricultural crops. The company emerged from Entomos, Inc. and has developed a proprietary manufacturing method that enables the production of multiple strains of Pasteuria using traditional fermentation techniques. Pasteuria Bioscience has secured over $6 million in venture funding, facilitating the advancement of its technology to commercial-scale production and the EPA registration of its initial product, designed to combat sting nematodes in professional turf. With ongoing turf field trials and a commitment to expanding its product pipeline and intellectual property portfolio, the company is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable agricultural practices.
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