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 Industrial Engineering

Whitman Controls

Private Equity Round in 2024
Whitman Controls is a manufacturer based in Bristol, Connecticut, specializing in custom-engineered industrial automation solutions. The company designs and produces a wide range of miniature pressure, vacuum, temperature, and liquid level switches and sensors. These products are tailored to meet the specific needs of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), ensuring that customers receive solutions that precisely align with their requirements. Whitman Controls is recognized for its commitment to quality and precision in the development of its switches and sensors, serving various applications across multiple industries.

Fig Tree Steel

Debt Financing in 2019
Fig Tree Steel is a steel fabrication company based in Springdale, Arkansas, founded in 1989. The company specializes in structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication services, producing items such as stairs, rails, ladders, bollards, gates, steel joists, and decking. These products are utilized by general contractors and clients for various engineering projects, providing essential parts and tools to support their needs.

Champion Controls

Debt Financing in 2019
Champion Controls is a supplier of control systems offering system integration and engineering design services, as well as manufacturing custom control panels. It manufactures custom engineered control systems for water/waster water, factory automation, movable bridge rehabilitation, and all process control industries. The company holds Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certifications for the USA and Canada as a manufacturer of industrial control panels, UL Master Labeler for lightning protection systems as well as industrial control panels relating to hazardous locations. It also provides motor and drives testing services.

Nanomech

Debt Financing in 2019
NanoMech, was founded in 2002 and creates advanced engineering materials through patent and patent-pending nano-inspired and nano-manufactured product development. NanoMech is a pioneer in applying breakthrough nano-engineered innovations to robust areas of national interest including machining and manufacturing, lubrication and energy, and strategic military applications. NanoMech brings ideas from innovation to implementation, commercializing nanomanufactured products at record speed in the market. NanoMech is a member of President Obama’s Materials Genome Initiative, a public / private collaboration with the aim of doubling the speed and reducing the cost of discovering, developing, and deploying new advanced materials. NanoMech is also a member of the U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness Initiative (USMCI) and the U.S. Technology Leadership and Strategy Initiative, (www.Compete.org) both based in Washington, DC.

Inscerco

Debt Financing in 2016
Inscerco is a manufacturer based in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, specializing in the design and engineering of mail processing equipment. The company produces a range of products, including envelope inserters and letter openers, as well as extractors. These mailcrafters are aimed at serving the mailing industry, providing efficient solutions for handling and processing mail. Inscerco's offerings are designed to meet the needs of clients by delivering quality products at competitive prices.

Craftsmen Industries

Debt Financing in 2016
Craftsmen Industries is a leading provider of design, engineering, and fabrication services for custom industrial mobile solutions and experiential marketing vehicles. With nearly 40 years of experience, the company specializes in creating a diverse range of mobile display vehicles, including small custom units, uniquely shaped vehicles, and exhibit trailers, tailored to meet the needs of the event and promotion industry. Craftsmen Industries focuses on delivering innovative and functional designs, helping clients effectively engage their audiences through impactful mobile presentations.

Fig Tree Steel

Debt Financing in 2015
Fig Tree Steel is a steel fabrication company based in Springdale, Arkansas, founded in 1989. The company specializes in structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication services, producing items such as stairs, rails, ladders, bollards, gates, steel joists, and decking. These products are utilized by general contractors and clients for various engineering projects, providing essential parts and tools to support their needs.

Champion Controls

Debt Financing in 2015
Champion Controls is a supplier of control systems offering system integration and engineering design services, as well as manufacturing custom control panels. It manufactures custom engineered control systems for water/waster water, factory automation, movable bridge rehabilitation, and all process control industries. The company holds Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certifications for the USA and Canada as a manufacturer of industrial control panels, UL Master Labeler for lightning protection systems as well as industrial control panels relating to hazardous locations. It also provides motor and drives testing services.

Nanomech

Series B in 2014
NanoMech, was founded in 2002 and creates advanced engineering materials through patent and patent-pending nano-inspired and nano-manufactured product development. NanoMech is a pioneer in applying breakthrough nano-engineered innovations to robust areas of national interest including machining and manufacturing, lubrication and energy, and strategic military applications. NanoMech brings ideas from innovation to implementation, commercializing nanomanufactured products at record speed in the market. NanoMech is a member of President Obama’s Materials Genome Initiative, a public / private collaboration with the aim of doubling the speed and reducing the cost of discovering, developing, and deploying new advanced materials. NanoMech is also a member of the U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness Initiative (USMCI) and the U.S. Technology Leadership and Strategy Initiative, (www.Compete.org) both based in Washington, DC.

Fig Tree Steel

Venture Round in 2014
Fig Tree Steel is a steel fabrication company based in Springdale, Arkansas, founded in 1989. The company specializes in structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication services, producing items such as stairs, rails, ladders, bollards, gates, steel joists, and decking. These products are utilized by general contractors and clients for various engineering projects, providing essential parts and tools to support their needs.

Fig Tree Steel

Debt Financing in 2014
Fig Tree Steel is a steel fabrication company based in Springdale, Arkansas, founded in 1989. The company specializes in structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication services, producing items such as stairs, rails, ladders, bollards, gates, steel joists, and decking. These products are utilized by general contractors and clients for various engineering projects, providing essential parts and tools to support their needs.

Champion Controls

Debt Financing in 2013
Champion Controls is a supplier of control systems offering system integration and engineering design services, as well as manufacturing custom control panels. It manufactures custom engineered control systems for water/waster water, factory automation, movable bridge rehabilitation, and all process control industries. The company holds Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certifications for the USA and Canada as a manufacturer of industrial control panels, UL Master Labeler for lightning protection systems as well as industrial control panels relating to hazardous locations. It also provides motor and drives testing services.

DcR Engineering Services

Debt Financing in 2011
DcR Engineering Services, Inc. is a professional engineering firm based in Mulberry, Florida, with additional offices in Tampa, St. Louis, and Gonzales. Established in 1983, the company specializes in a wide range of engineering services, including mechanical, electrical, controls and automation, process, and civil/structural/architectural engineering and design. Its offerings encompass project engineering, design, programming, construction management, and startup support. DcR Engineering also provides fabrication services for control panels and instrumentation and controls for various applications, such as water and wastewater treatment, industrial processes, and environmental monitoring. The company serves diverse industries, including fertilizer, food and beverage, cement, pharmaceutical, and power generation, along with government and municipal clients across the United States.

Inscerco

Debt Financing in 2010
Inscerco is a manufacturer based in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, specializing in the design and engineering of mail processing equipment. The company produces a range of products, including envelope inserters and letter openers, as well as extractors. These mailcrafters are aimed at serving the mailing industry, providing efficient solutions for handling and processing mail. Inscerco's offerings are designed to meet the needs of clients by delivering quality products at competitive prices.
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