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 Catering

Neighbors

Debt Financing in 2021
Neighbors is a manufacturing company that focuses on producing cookie dough. It produces safe, high-quality products that are on-trend with consumer expectations and demand. The company is located in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Butler's Pantry

Debt Financing in 2020
Butler's Pantry is a catering service based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1966. The company specializes in providing innovative and creative catering solutions for a wide range of events, including weddings, brunches, cocktail parties, dinner parties, gala fundraisers, anniversaries, open houses, and various corporate functions. Its offerings also include box lunches and boardroom lunches, catering to both social and non-profit gatherings. Butler's Pantry is dedicated to ensuring that clients and their guests enjoy exceptional food and decor, making any occasion memorable.

Lamm Food Service

Debt Financing in 2020
LAMM Food Service has been providing customers with high quality products and exceptional service to meet their unique food service needs. As a full line food distributor, LAMM carries a wide variety of name brand products from well-known national manufacturers – and we are also proud to support many local companies that manufacture Louisiana food products.

Bakery on Main

Debt Financing in 2020
Bakery on Main passion has always been to bring their customers delicious baked products made with clean and natural ingredients. Their goal is to make you happy while helping to clean up their food supply and provide everyone with products that can be trusted by those who need it and delicious to everyone who tries it! They hope that enjoying their products makes you as HAPPY as it make them to make them for you!

Open range beef

Debt Financing in 2019
Open Range Beef is a specialized beef processing company that caters to the certified organic market. As a boutique packing plant, it prioritizes customer needs by providing premium beef tailored to specific requirements. The company adheres to strict organic principles, ensuring both the integrity and traceability of cattle from birth to delivery. Open Range Beef emphasizes food safety, employee safety, and humane animal handling practices, while offering products that are grass-fed and free from antibiotics. This commitment to quality and transparency positions Open Range Beef as a reliable source for organic beef in the marketplace.

San Jose Imports

Debt Financing in 2018
San Jose Imports is a wholesaler and distributor of candies, piñatas, and party favors. The company imports all of its products directly from Mexico, ensuring an authentic taste and experience. It offers over 800 different types of candy and party favors.

The Historic Carver Theater

Debt Financing in 2016
Historic Carver Theater is a community entertainment venue that is built specifically to cater to colored audiences.

Butler's Pantry

Debt Financing in 2015
Butler's Pantry is a catering service based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1966. The company specializes in providing innovative and creative catering solutions for a wide range of events, including weddings, brunches, cocktail parties, dinner parties, gala fundraisers, anniversaries, open houses, and various corporate functions. Its offerings also include box lunches and boardroom lunches, catering to both social and non-profit gatherings. Butler's Pantry is dedicated to ensuring that clients and their guests enjoy exceptional food and decor, making any occasion memorable.

Arcobasso Foods

Debt Financing in 2015
Arcobasso Foods is a manufacturer of refrigerated dressings, sauces and beverage mixers. Arcobasso has a 30+ year history of producing high quality products on behalf of retail, foodservice and branded customers. Arcobasso operates a 60,000 square foot facility in Hazelwood, Missouri with shelf stable and refrigerated temperature state capabilities and packaging formats including retail, single-serve and multi-use for foodservice customers, and bulk products.

Arcobasso Foods

Debt Financing in 2014
Arcobasso Foods is a manufacturer of refrigerated dressings, sauces and beverage mixers. Arcobasso has a 30+ year history of producing high quality products on behalf of retail, foodservice and branded customers. Arcobasso operates a 60,000 square foot facility in Hazelwood, Missouri with shelf stable and refrigerated temperature state capabilities and packaging formats including retail, single-serve and multi-use for foodservice customers, and bulk products.

Open range beef

Debt Financing in 2014
Open Range Beef is a specialized beef processing company that caters to the certified organic market. As a boutique packing plant, it prioritizes customer needs by providing premium beef tailored to specific requirements. The company adheres to strict organic principles, ensuring both the integrity and traceability of cattle from birth to delivery. Open Range Beef emphasizes food safety, employee safety, and humane animal handling practices, while offering products that are grass-fed and free from antibiotics. This commitment to quality and transparency positions Open Range Beef as a reliable source for organic beef in the marketplace.

Butler's Pantry

Debt Financing in 2014
Butler's Pantry is a catering service based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1966. The company specializes in providing innovative and creative catering solutions for a wide range of events, including weddings, brunches, cocktail parties, dinner parties, gala fundraisers, anniversaries, open houses, and various corporate functions. Its offerings also include box lunches and boardroom lunches, catering to both social and non-profit gatherings. Butler's Pantry is dedicated to ensuring that clients and their guests enjoy exceptional food and decor, making any occasion memorable.

Lamm Food Service

Debt Financing in 2013
LAMM Food Service has been providing customers with high quality products and exceptional service to meet their unique food service needs. As a full line food distributor, LAMM carries a wide variety of name brand products from well-known national manufacturers – and we are also proud to support many local companies that manufacture Louisiana food products.

Arcobasso Foods

Debt Financing in 2013
Arcobasso Foods is a manufacturer of refrigerated dressings, sauces and beverage mixers. Arcobasso has a 30+ year history of producing high quality products on behalf of retail, foodservice and branded customers. Arcobasso operates a 60,000 square foot facility in Hazelwood, Missouri with shelf stable and refrigerated temperature state capabilities and packaging formats including retail, single-serve and multi-use for foodservice customers, and bulk products.

Lamm Food Service

Debt Financing in 2012
LAMM Food Service has been providing customers with high quality products and exceptional service to meet their unique food service needs. As a full line food distributor, LAMM carries a wide variety of name brand products from well-known national manufacturers – and we are also proud to support many local companies that manufacture Louisiana food products.

Sunflower Food & Spice Co.

Debt Financing in 2012
Sunflower Food & Spice Company specializes in producing and marketing gourmet snacks and sunflower seed products in the United States. Founded in 1994 and based in Lenexa, Kansas, the company offers a diverse range of products, including cookies, popcorn, chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, nuts, pretzel snacks, and specialty vinaigrettes. Sunflower Food & Spice serves various markets, supplying gift basket companies, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry. Its products are available through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains, alongside its e-commerce platform, which enhances accessibility for customers seeking sweet and savory snacks.

Sunflower Food & Spice Co.

Debt Financing in 2011
Sunflower Food & Spice Company specializes in producing and marketing gourmet snacks and sunflower seed products in the United States. Founded in 1994 and based in Lenexa, Kansas, the company offers a diverse range of products, including cookies, popcorn, chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, nuts, pretzel snacks, and specialty vinaigrettes. Sunflower Food & Spice serves various markets, supplying gift basket companies, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry. Its products are available through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains, alongside its e-commerce platform, which enhances accessibility for customers seeking sweet and savory snacks.

Butler's Pantry

Debt Financing in 2011
Butler's Pantry is a catering service based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1966. The company specializes in providing innovative and creative catering solutions for a wide range of events, including weddings, brunches, cocktail parties, dinner parties, gala fundraisers, anniversaries, open houses, and various corporate functions. Its offerings also include box lunches and boardroom lunches, catering to both social and non-profit gatherings. Butler's Pantry is dedicated to ensuring that clients and their guests enjoy exceptional food and decor, making any occasion memorable.

Sunflower Food & Spice Co.

Debt Financing in 2010
Sunflower Food & Spice Company specializes in producing and marketing gourmet snacks and sunflower seed products in the United States. Founded in 1994 and based in Lenexa, Kansas, the company offers a diverse range of products, including cookies, popcorn, chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, nuts, pretzel snacks, and specialty vinaigrettes. Sunflower Food & Spice serves various markets, supplying gift basket companies, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry. Its products are available through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains, alongside its e-commerce platform, which enhances accessibility for customers seeking sweet and savory snacks.

Sunflower Food & Spice Co.

Debt Financing in 2008
Sunflower Food & Spice Company specializes in producing and marketing gourmet snacks and sunflower seed products in the United States. Founded in 1994 and based in Lenexa, Kansas, the company offers a diverse range of products, including cookies, popcorn, chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, nuts, pretzel snacks, and specialty vinaigrettes. Sunflower Food & Spice serves various markets, supplying gift basket companies, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry. Its products are available through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains, alongside its e-commerce platform, which enhances accessibility for customers seeking sweet and savory snacks.

Butler's Pantry

Debt Financing in 2008
Butler's Pantry is a catering service based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1966. The company specializes in providing innovative and creative catering solutions for a wide range of events, including weddings, brunches, cocktail parties, dinner parties, gala fundraisers, anniversaries, open houses, and various corporate functions. Its offerings also include box lunches and boardroom lunches, catering to both social and non-profit gatherings. Butler's Pantry is dedicated to ensuring that clients and their guests enjoy exceptional food and decor, making any occasion memorable.

The Soda Fountain

Debt Financing in 2006
The Soda Fountain sells and provides sweet treats and desserts. It offers various kinds of snacks, from shakes, sandwiches, ice cream, and soft drinks. The Soda Fountain is based in Missouri, USA.
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