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

Vice President

Bitting, Thomas H.P.

Principal

Past deals in Hospitality

Goodwrx

Series A in 2023
Goodwrx is a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the hospitality industry by connecting workers with employers seeking to supplement their existing workforce. The platform facilitates flexible employment opportunities for hospitality professionals, allowing them to increase their income while benefiting from improved working conditions. By addressing the critical staffing needs of businesses, Goodwrx aims to reshape the future of work in the hospitality sector, providing a dynamic solution that meets the demands of both workers and employers.

Lamm Food Service

Debt Financing in 2020
Lamm Food Service is a full-line food distributor that specializes in providing high-quality products and exceptional service tailored to the unique needs of its customers. The company offers a diverse selection of name-brand products from renowned national manufacturers while also supporting local businesses that produce Louisiana food products. Lamm Food Service primarily distributes food to various institutions, including schools, hospitals, and prisons throughout Louisiana, ensuring timely delivery and meeting the specific requirements of each client. With a commitment to quality and service, Lamm Food Service plays a vital role in the region's food supply chain.

Picayune Hospitality

Debt Financing in 2019
Picayune Hospitality is an operator of public hotels and motels.

KFI Seating

Debt Financing in 2017
KFI is a manufacturer of commercial furniture based in Louisville, Kentucky. They manufacture a broad offering of tables and chairs that fit almost any seating solution for Commercial, Hospitality, Education, Government and Healthcare. Most products are manufactured or assembled right here in KY.

South Market

Debt Financing in 2016
South Market is a neighborhood that blends the city's retailers, restaurants, and entertainment with luxury residences and hospitality venues. It is located at the intersection of the Warehouse/Arts District, Central Business District, Medical District, and Sports/Entertainment District. All South Market buildings feature a warehouse-like design that complements the historic surroundings while incorporating "green" and sustainable elements — a modern twist on classic New Orleans.

The Lawrence Group

Debt Financing in 2016
The Lawrence Group, Inc. is a comprehensive architectural firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and New York, New York. Founded in 1983, the company provides a wide range of services including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, graphic design, urban planning, and construction management. The firm is dedicated to delivering creative and holistic solutions that enhance the human experience across various sectors, including higher education, healthcare, corporate environments, hospitality, and residential projects. Additionally, The Lawrence Group operates a restaurant in St. Louis, offering a diverse menu that includes meals, soups, salads, pizzas, and desserts. Its commitment to understanding the impact of design decisions ensures that each project aligns with a shared vision while addressing the specific needs of its clients.

Baileys'​ Restaurants

Debt Financing in 2016
Baileys'​ Restaurants operates a family of restaurants and event spaces to provide guests with memorable experiences. It focuses on seasonal ingredients, sourcing locally, responsibly-raised meats, and sustainable practices, striving to stay true to its “farm-to-table” mission. The restaurant's chefs smoke whole hogs, bake all of its bread and pastries from scratch, and make every sauce and dressing. It also tends to a variety of herbs, vegetables, flowers, and even a collection of beehives to be used in its dishes. It was established in 2004 in St Louis, Missouri.

Jackie’s International

Debt Financing in 2015
Jackie’s International is a hospitality company that owns and operates restaurants and hotels. It was founded by Dr. S. L. Sethi in 1973.

Southern Veterinary Partners

Debt Financing in 2014
Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals that specializes in providing general practice veterinary services for companion animals. The organization focuses on delivering personalized care and exceptional hospitality to both pets and their owners. By partnering with like-minded veterinarians, Southern Veterinary Partners aims to expand its network of high-quality, service-oriented animal hospitals. The company offers centralized support in areas such as finance, inventory management, and employee benefits, enabling the hospitals within its network to concentrate on medical care and enhance the overall client experience.

The Lawrence Group

Debt Financing in 2014
The Lawrence Group, Inc. is a comprehensive architectural firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and New York, New York. Founded in 1983, the company provides a wide range of services including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, graphic design, urban planning, and construction management. The firm is dedicated to delivering creative and holistic solutions that enhance the human experience across various sectors, including higher education, healthcare, corporate environments, hospitality, and residential projects. Additionally, The Lawrence Group operates a restaurant in St. Louis, offering a diverse menu that includes meals, soups, salads, pizzas, and desserts. Its commitment to understanding the impact of design decisions ensures that each project aligns with a shared vision while addressing the specific needs of its clients.

Stadium Lodging

Series B in 2014
Stadium Lodging provides and manages development of hotel properties. It operates and develops multiple hotels. Stadium Lodging is based in Missouri, USA.

Lamm Food Service

Debt Financing in 2013
Lamm Food Service is a full-line food distributor that specializes in providing high-quality products and exceptional service tailored to the unique needs of its customers. The company offers a diverse selection of name-brand products from renowned national manufacturers while also supporting local businesses that produce Louisiana food products. Lamm Food Service primarily distributes food to various institutions, including schools, hospitals, and prisons throughout Louisiana, ensuring timely delivery and meeting the specific requirements of each client. With a commitment to quality and service, Lamm Food Service plays a vital role in the region's food supply chain.

Magnolia St. Louis

Debt Financing in 2013
Magnolia St. Louis provides hotel and lodging services through multiple branches. It offers location venues for staying or holding various events. Magnolia St. Louis was founded in 1924 and is based in Missouri, USA.

Lamm Food Service

Debt Financing in 2012
Lamm Food Service is a full-line food distributor that specializes in providing high-quality products and exceptional service tailored to the unique needs of its customers. The company offers a diverse selection of name-brand products from renowned national manufacturers while also supporting local businesses that produce Louisiana food products. Lamm Food Service primarily distributes food to various institutions, including schools, hospitals, and prisons throughout Louisiana, ensuring timely delivery and meeting the specific requirements of each client. With a commitment to quality and service, Lamm Food Service plays a vital role in the region's food supply chain.

International Cruise Food & Hotel Suppliers

Debt Financing in 2012
International Cruise Food and Hotel Suppliers is a family-owned and operated company that serves personalized services in the cruise line industry.

Stadium Lodging

Debt Financing in 2011
Stadium Lodging provides and manages development of hotel properties. It operates and develops multiple hotels. Stadium Lodging is based in Missouri, USA.

Stadium Lodging

Debt Financing in 2010
Stadium Lodging provides and manages development of hotel properties. It operates and develops multiple hotels. Stadium Lodging is based in Missouri, USA.

EnviRelation

Debt Financing in 2010
EnviRelation LLC, established in 2006 and based in Washington D.C., specializes in environmental services tailored for the hospitality industry. The company offers food composting services for various businesses such as restaurants, hotels, schools, and hospitals, processing organic waste like fruits, meats, dairy, and paper products. Additionally, EnviRelation provides emissions quantification services to track greenhouse gas emissions, sustainability reporting services for individual properties and corporations, and environmental projects documentation.

Stadium Lodging

Debt Financing in 2008
Stadium Lodging provides and manages development of hotel properties. It operates and develops multiple hotels. Stadium Lodging is based in Missouri, USA.

The Lawrence Group

Debt Financing in 2008
The Lawrence Group, Inc. is a comprehensive architectural firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and New York, New York. Founded in 1983, the company provides a wide range of services including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, graphic design, urban planning, and construction management. The firm is dedicated to delivering creative and holistic solutions that enhance the human experience across various sectors, including higher education, healthcare, corporate environments, hospitality, and residential projects. Additionally, The Lawrence Group operates a restaurant in St. Louis, offering a diverse menu that includes meals, soups, salads, pizzas, and desserts. Its commitment to understanding the impact of design decisions ensures that each project aligns with a shared vision while addressing the specific needs of its clients.

Roberts Hotels CWE

Debt Financing in 2008
Roberts Hotels CWE operates hotels and motels for accommodation services. It is based in Missouri, USA.

Stadium Lodging

Debt Financing in 2007
Stadium Lodging provides and manages development of hotel properties. It operates and develops multiple hotels. Stadium Lodging is based in Missouri, USA.

Stadium Lodging

Venture Round in 2007
Stadium Lodging provides and manages development of hotel properties. It operates and develops multiple hotels. Stadium Lodging is based in Missouri, USA.

Adventure Central

Series B in 2007
Adventure Central is a prominent provider of online booking and distribution services tailored specifically for the adventure and experiential travel industry. The company streamlines the booking process for individuals seeking adventure travel activities, allowing them to search for and securely book their trips from start to finish. Additionally, Adventure Central offers travel inventory management services that support adventure tour operators in efficiently managing their offerings. By combining innovative technology with a focus on customer experience, Adventure Central plays a vital role in enhancing the accessibility and organization of adventure travel.

Adventure Central

Venture Round in 2005
Adventure Central is a prominent provider of online booking and distribution services tailored specifically for the adventure and experiential travel industry. The company streamlines the booking process for individuals seeking adventure travel activities, allowing them to search for and securely book their trips from start to finish. Additionally, Adventure Central offers travel inventory management services that support adventure tour operators in efficiently managing their offerings. By combining innovative technology with a focus on customer experience, Adventure Central plays a vital role in enhancing the accessibility and organization of adventure travel.

HRI Properties

Debt Financing in 2003
HRI Properties, LLC is a real estate development company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, founded in 1982. The company specializes in transforming urban spaces through the adaptive reuse of historic buildings and urban infill projects, focusing on the development of upscale hotels, apartments, and mixed-use properties. HRI Properties not only manages a diverse portfolio that includes hotels, resorts, retail spaces, and residential units but also offers a range of services such as property management, leasing, maintenance, and tax credit compliance. By revitalizing vacant buildings, the company aims to create desirable environments for living, working, and leisure, enhancing the urban experience in the areas it serves.
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