Advantage X

Advantage Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1992 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, with additional offices across the United States. The firm specializes in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt capital investments, primarily targeting small businesses at various stages of development, from early to later stages, excluding seed investments. Advantage Capital focuses on investing in low-income communities, both urban and rural, and supports state and local economic development initiatives. It seeks opportunities in sectors such as communication, information technology, telecommunications, business services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, and energy, while also considering investments in rural agricultural businesses. The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from $0.5 million to $10 million in companies with sales of less than $5 million, with potential for larger investments based on milestones. Advantage Capital also provides various forms of debt capital and prefers co-investing with other firms. The firm is committed to addressing the financing needs of underserved areas and fostering economic growth in communities lacking traditional sources of risk capital.

Al Alvarez

Director

Brian Anderson

Managing Director

Anthony Billings

Senior Vice President and Investment Team Member

Bitting, Thomas H.P.

Managing Director

Adam Constantinides

Senior Vice President

Anaëlle Croteau

Vice President

Trey Garland

Senior Associate

Christopher C. Harris

Principal

Joseph Henderson

Senior Vice President

Leah Hendricks

Vice President

Reid Hutchins

Managing Director

Peter Lu

Senior Associate

David McNaught

Vice President

Arjun Mohan

Vice President

Sandra M. Moore

Managing Director / Chief Impact Officer

Scott Murphy

Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer

Justin N. Obletz

CFO and Managing Director

Tim Perusek

Principal and Investment Group Member

Keith Pettus

Principal

Damon L. Rawie

Managing Director

Josh Rogers

Principal

Gabe Rosen

Vice President

Talmadge Singer

Managing Director

Steven T. Stull

President

Matthew Switzer

Vice President

Tony Toups

Principal

Alexandra Twyman

Vice President

Benjamin T. Warning

Vice President

J.P. Lynch

Vice President

Past deals in Oil and Gas Refining

Natural Fiber Welding

Venture Round in 2021
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of innovative fabrics and materials, utilizing technology that transforms plants and natural fibers into durable textiles and products. Founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, the company focuses on harnessing renewable resources to create sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials. By leveraging abundant local resources, Natural Fiber Welding aims to develop scalable solutions that are accessible to diverse communities, enhancing the quality and usability of their products while minimizing processing costs. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation positions it as a leader in the movement toward environmentally friendly materials.

Bayou Companies

Debt Financing in 2021
The Bayou Companies provides pipe coating and welding services.

Safety Storage, Inc.

Debt Financing in 2021
Safety Storage, Inc. is an engineering company that designs and builds hazardous material storage structures.

GaXtracts

Venture Round in 2020
GaXtracts, LLC is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in the production of industrial hemp products. Established in 2016, it manufactures a range of hemp-derived products, including cannabidiol (CBD) tinctures, capsules, and topicals, as well as medical-grade hand sanitizers, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. GaXtracts partners with farmers to source high-quality organic hemp, which is processed in its pharmaceutical-grade facility through an extraction process that isolates CBD molecules. The company sells its products online, catering to both individual consumers and industries in need of hemp-based solutions.

GaXtracts

Debt Financing in 2020
GaXtracts, LLC is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in the production of industrial hemp products. Established in 2016, it manufactures a range of hemp-derived products, including cannabidiol (CBD) tinctures, capsules, and topicals, as well as medical-grade hand sanitizers, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. GaXtracts partners with farmers to source high-quality organic hemp, which is processed in its pharmaceutical-grade facility through an extraction process that isolates CBD molecules. The company sells its products online, catering to both individual consumers and industries in need of hemp-based solutions.

Power Gen Components

Debt Financing in 2020
Power Gen Components manufactures precision fasteners engineered specifically for power generation and oil and gas applications. It specializes in manufacturing nuts, bolts, and fasteners.

P2 Science

Series C in 2020
P2 Science, Inc. is a bio-renewable chemistry company based in Woodbridge, Connecticut, specializing in the development and production of specialty chemicals derived from renewable feedstocks, such as vegetable oils. Founded in 2009 by a team that includes Yale scientists and an experienced chemical industry executive, the company focuses on creating high-value ingredients for flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, and other applications. P2 Science aims to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical products, catering to diverse markets, including personal care, household cleaning, agriculture, and environmental remediation. Their innovative technology enables the conversion of renewable resources into cost-effective chemical solutions, addressing the increasing demand for greener options among major users in the specialty chemicals sector. The company also maintains a laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut, to support ongoing research and partnerships throughout the supply chain.

Rn Industries Trucking

Debt Financing in 2019
Rn Industries Trucking is a provider of equipment rental and fluid management services. It offers mobile liquid storage, water disposal, and ancillary services.

Power Gen Components

Debt Financing in 2019
Power Gen Components manufactures precision fasteners engineered specifically for power generation and oil and gas applications. It specializes in manufacturing nuts, bolts, and fasteners.

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.

Power Gen Components

Debt Financing in 2018
Power Gen Components manufactures precision fasteners engineered specifically for power generation and oil and gas applications. It specializes in manufacturing nuts, bolts, and fasteners.

P2 Science

Venture Round in 2018
P2 Science, Inc. is a bio-renewable chemistry company based in Woodbridge, Connecticut, specializing in the development and production of specialty chemicals derived from renewable feedstocks, such as vegetable oils. Founded in 2009 by a team that includes Yale scientists and an experienced chemical industry executive, the company focuses on creating high-value ingredients for flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, and other applications. P2 Science aims to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical products, catering to diverse markets, including personal care, household cleaning, agriculture, and environmental remediation. Their innovative technology enables the conversion of renewable resources into cost-effective chemical solutions, addressing the increasing demand for greener options among major users in the specialty chemicals sector. The company also maintains a laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut, to support ongoing research and partnerships throughout the supply chain.

Reliant Water Technologies

Debt Financing in 2018
Reliant Water Technologies is a marketing and manufacturing company supplying products to municipal/industrial wastewater and private fish/shrimp farming markets. The company's products answer common problems found in the treatment of water. It reduces sludge and optimizes wastewater plant processes for enhanced water quality, removes odor from ponds/lagoons, and activated sludge plants, saves electricity while aerating, reduces sludge and optimizes effluent water quality in wastewater treatment ponds and lagoons, uses ow energy continuous mixing of irrigation, potable water intake, and other lagoons/ponds where algae reduction or nutrient consistency is desired, eliminates odor in wastewater collection systems, provides concise digital profiling of the bottom of lagoons, ponds and lakes for determining solids/sludge buildup volumes, including exact solids formation location(s), bio-remediation of contaminated soils and water bodies, dissolves oxygen monitoring, and control, especially for harsh applications in wastewater and aquaculture lagoons, ponds, and waterways. It is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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.

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-protein, high-energy feed products, including 100% dried distillers grain cubes and pellets. These products are designed to simplify feeding plans for ranchers while maximizing their returns. The dried distillers grain cubes contain 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, offering 95% digestible protein. They are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, providing a nutritious option for livestock. MasterHand Milling aims to empower the agricultural community by providing effective feeding solutions that enhance livestock health and productivity.

Reliant Water Technologies

Debt Financing in 2017
Reliant Water Technologies is a marketing and manufacturing company supplying products to municipal/industrial wastewater and private fish/shrimp farming markets. The company's products answer common problems found in the treatment of water. It reduces sludge and optimizes wastewater plant processes for enhanced water quality, removes odor from ponds/lagoons, and activated sludge plants, saves electricity while aerating, reduces sludge and optimizes effluent water quality in wastewater treatment ponds and lagoons, uses ow energy continuous mixing of irrigation, potable water intake, and other lagoons/ponds where algae reduction or nutrient consistency is desired, eliminates odor in wastewater collection systems, provides concise digital profiling of the bottom of lagoons, ponds and lakes for determining solids/sludge buildup volumes, including exact solids formation location(s), bio-remediation of contaminated soils and water bodies, dissolves oxygen monitoring, and control, especially for harsh applications in wastewater and aquaculture lagoons, ponds, and waterways. It is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Conifex Timber

Post in 2017
Conifex and its subsidiaries' primary business currently includes timber harvesting, reforestation, forest management, sawmilling logs into lumber and wood chips, and value added lumber finishing and distribution. Conifex's lumber products are sold in the United States, Chinese, Canadian and Japanese markets. Conifex has expanded its operations to include bioenergy production following the commencement of commercial operations of its power generation facility at Mackenzie, British Columbia.

Ability Engineering Technology

Debt Financing in 2017
AET is an engineering, design, and manufacturing company that focuses on providing engineered, cryogenic, and process equipment and precision-machined parts for application within the energy, industrial, and scientific market segments. It specializes in the design of customized vessels and piping assemblies used in a variety of temperature and pressure ranges, which includes cryogenic applications. Furthermore, as a fully certified ASME Code Section VIII Division 1 facility, the company has only ASME-certified welders. In addition to providing quality product and workmanship throughout the process, AET includes a full document package with each shipment. A sample of AET’s document package structure can be provided upon request. The majority of the company's solutions are used throughout the liquid-gas supply chain for the purification, liquefaction, distribution, storage, and end-use of gases and hydrocarbons. This includes cryogenic transfer, storage, and processing such as vacuum insulated piping, dewars, valve boxes, and expansion cans. In addition to vessels and cryogenic equipment, AET designs and manufacture precision-machined and water-jet cut parts. It is founded in South Holland, Illinois.

Long's Product

Debt Financing in 2017
Long's Product is a paper and janitorial supply company that manufactures Pelican brand chemicals. The company's Pelican Brand chemicals are comprised of floor wax, floor stripper, degreasers, carpet shampoo, auto detailing chemicals, all types of air fresheners, and toilet ring remover. In 1950, Julian E. Long started Long’s Preferred Products in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Holtec International

Debt Financing in 2017
Holtec International is a diversified energy technology company with its headquarters located in Jupiter on Florida’s “Treasure Coast”. The company is widely recognized as the foremost technology innovator in the field of carbon-free power generation, specifically commercial nuclear and solar energy.

Conifex Timber

Debt Financing in 2017
Conifex and its subsidiaries' primary business currently includes timber harvesting, reforestation, forest management, sawmilling logs into lumber and wood chips, and value added lumber finishing and distribution. Conifex's lumber products are sold in the United States, Chinese, Canadian and Japanese markets. Conifex has expanded its operations to include bioenergy production following the commencement of commercial operations of its power generation facility at Mackenzie, British Columbia.

P2 Science

Series B in 2017
P2 Science, Inc. is a bio-renewable chemistry company based in Woodbridge, Connecticut, specializing in the development and production of specialty chemicals derived from renewable feedstocks, such as vegetable oils. Founded in 2009 by a team that includes Yale scientists and an experienced chemical industry executive, the company focuses on creating high-value ingredients for flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, and other applications. P2 Science aims to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical products, catering to diverse markets, including personal care, household cleaning, agriculture, and environmental remediation. Their innovative technology enables the conversion of renewable resources into cost-effective chemical solutions, addressing the increasing demand for greener options among major users in the specialty chemicals sector. The company also maintains a laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut, to support ongoing research and partnerships throughout the supply chain.

P2 Science

Debt Financing in 2016
P2 Science, Inc. is a bio-renewable chemistry company based in Woodbridge, Connecticut, specializing in the development and production of specialty chemicals derived from renewable feedstocks, such as vegetable oils. Founded in 2009 by a team that includes Yale scientists and an experienced chemical industry executive, the company focuses on creating high-value ingredients for flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, and other applications. P2 Science aims to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical products, catering to diverse markets, including personal care, household cleaning, agriculture, and environmental remediation. Their innovative technology enables the conversion of renewable resources into cost-effective chemical solutions, addressing the increasing demand for greener options among major users in the specialty chemicals sector. The company also maintains a laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut, to support ongoing research and partnerships throughout the supply chain.

Environmental Operations

Debt Financing in 2016
Since 1986, EOI has excelled for property owners and investors in: -environmental engineering and consulting -remediation and abatement services -industrial hygiene services -brownfield services -demolition services EOI integrates the skills of its operational, technical, risk management, legal, financial specialists, real estate specialists and partners with state-of-the-art project delivery systems to offer a level of experience unmatched by others.

Refine Tile

Debt Financing in 2016
Refine Tile is a manufacturer of ceramic tiles such as mosaic, bullnose, and deco tile.

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-protein, high-energy feed products, including 100% dried distillers grain cubes and pellets. These products are designed to simplify feeding plans for ranchers while maximizing their returns. The dried distillers grain cubes contain 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, offering 95% digestible protein. They are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, providing a nutritious option for livestock. MasterHand Milling aims to empower the agricultural community by providing effective feeding solutions that enhance livestock health and productivity.

P2 Science

Convertible Note in 2016
P2 Science, Inc. is a bio-renewable chemistry company based in Woodbridge, Connecticut, specializing in the development and production of specialty chemicals derived from renewable feedstocks, such as vegetable oils. Founded in 2009 by a team that includes Yale scientists and an experienced chemical industry executive, the company focuses on creating high-value ingredients for flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, and other applications. P2 Science aims to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical products, catering to diverse markets, including personal care, household cleaning, agriculture, and environmental remediation. Their innovative technology enables the conversion of renewable resources into cost-effective chemical solutions, addressing the increasing demand for greener options among major users in the specialty chemicals sector. The company also maintains a laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut, to support ongoing research and partnerships throughout the supply chain.

Refine Tile

Debt Financing in 2015
Refine Tile is a manufacturer of ceramic tiles such as mosaic, bullnose, and deco tile.

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-protein, high-energy feed products, including 100% dried distillers grain cubes and pellets. These products are designed to simplify feeding plans for ranchers while maximizing their returns. The dried distillers grain cubes contain 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, offering 95% digestible protein. They are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, providing a nutritious option for livestock. MasterHand Milling aims to empower the agricultural community by providing effective feeding solutions that enhance livestock health and productivity.

Arch Energy Illinois

Debt Financing in 2015
Arch Energy Illinois is a central and southern Illinois-based oil development and extraction company. It negotiates directly with property owners before contracting with drilling companies to test reserve potential and install oil wells.

ILMO Products Company

Debt Financing in 2015
ILMO Products Company, Inc. specializes in providing a wide range of gases, including medical, industrial, laboratory, and specialty gases, in various forms such as bulk, micro-bulk, and cylinders. Additionally, the company offers welding and safety equipment, industrial supplies, and welder rental and repair services, as well as propane for both residential and commercial applications. Founded in 1913 and based in Jacksonville, Illinois, ILMO serves a diverse clientele that includes laboratories, universities, medical device manufacturers, food processing plants, and various industrial sectors across the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe. Through its extensive product offerings, ILMO Products Company supports numerous industries in their operational needs, including welding, emissions testing, and specialized gas mixtures.

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-protein, high-energy feed products, including 100% dried distillers grain cubes and pellets. These products are designed to simplify feeding plans for ranchers while maximizing their returns. The dried distillers grain cubes contain 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, offering 95% digestible protein. They are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, providing a nutritious option for livestock. MasterHand Milling aims to empower the agricultural community by providing effective feeding solutions that enhance livestock health and productivity.

Long's Product

Debt Financing in 2014
Long's Product is a paper and janitorial supply company that manufactures Pelican brand chemicals. The company's Pelican Brand chemicals are comprised of floor wax, floor stripper, degreasers, carpet shampoo, auto detailing chemicals, all types of air fresheners, and toilet ring remover. In 1950, Julian E. Long started Long’s Preferred Products in Alexandria, Louisiana.

ILMO Products Company

Debt Financing in 2014
ILMO Products Company, Inc. specializes in providing a wide range of gases, including medical, industrial, laboratory, and specialty gases, in various forms such as bulk, micro-bulk, and cylinders. Additionally, the company offers welding and safety equipment, industrial supplies, and welder rental and repair services, as well as propane for both residential and commercial applications. Founded in 1913 and based in Jacksonville, Illinois, ILMO serves a diverse clientele that includes laboratories, universities, medical device manufacturers, food processing plants, and various industrial sectors across the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe. Through its extensive product offerings, ILMO Products Company supports numerous industries in their operational needs, including welding, emissions testing, and specialized gas mixtures.

Rayeman Elements

Debt Financing in 2014
Rayeman Elements manufactures, develops, and distributes innovative technology to produce environmentally friendly products for the ethanol industry. Its Rayeman Bulk Densification Equipment utilizes patented technology to provide sustainable solutions for range cattle, as well as other species' feed, renewable energy, and shipping purposes. This ground-breaking system processes 100% distillers' or brewers' grain with no added fillers or binders, using only heating, cooling, and 3-dimensional pressure through its unique technology. This patented technology provides the opportunity to bulk densify virtually any product introduced, reducing the material by up to 70%, forming a cube, pellet, or log. Rayeman Elements has recently completed a sale of two ground-breaking Rayeman Compression Dryers (RCD) to Lincolnway Energy in Nevada, Iowa. The RCD's patented technology safely and efficiently converts wet grain to premium dry grain, in a process that yields the benefits of the reduction of emissions, elimination of explosions, a smaller footprint, and significantly lower capital outlay and operating costs than conventional dryer systems. The Rayeman Compression Dryer is designed to be flexible, dependent on desired output and dryness levels. The barrel and screw arrangements can be hooked up in series or in a parallel configuration and can be connected in series to existing conventional drying systems to increase capacity and quality.

Rayeman Elements

Debt Financing in 2013
Rayeman Elements manufactures, develops, and distributes innovative technology to produce environmentally friendly products for the ethanol industry. Its Rayeman Bulk Densification Equipment utilizes patented technology to provide sustainable solutions for range cattle, as well as other species' feed, renewable energy, and shipping purposes. This ground-breaking system processes 100% distillers' or brewers' grain with no added fillers or binders, using only heating, cooling, and 3-dimensional pressure through its unique technology. This patented technology provides the opportunity to bulk densify virtually any product introduced, reducing the material by up to 70%, forming a cube, pellet, or log. Rayeman Elements has recently completed a sale of two ground-breaking Rayeman Compression Dryers (RCD) to Lincolnway Energy in Nevada, Iowa. The RCD's patented technology safely and efficiently converts wet grain to premium dry grain, in a process that yields the benefits of the reduction of emissions, elimination of explosions, a smaller footprint, and significantly lower capital outlay and operating costs than conventional dryer systems. The Rayeman Compression Dryer is designed to be flexible, dependent on desired output and dryness levels. The barrel and screw arrangements can be hooked up in series or in a parallel configuration and can be connected in series to existing conventional drying systems to increase capacity and quality.

Hybrid

Series B in 2013
Hybrid Plastics, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, specializing in the production of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) nanostructured chemicals. Founded in 1998, the company offers a diverse range of products, including thermosetting resins for coatings, adhesives, and composites, as well as thermoplastics and various R&D chemicals. Its proprietary silsesquioxane technology merges organic and inorganic materials, enhancing product performance while maintaining mechanical integrity. Hybrid Plastics also provides services such as dispersion, compounding, and formulation, catering to both domestic and international markets. The company's innovative materials find applications across multiple sectors, including electronics and catalysis, thereby bridging the gap between ceramic and organic materials.

Carbolytic Materials

Debt Financing in 2012
Carbolytic Materials Company, LLC specializes in manufacturing alternative carbon black products derived from scrap tires, targeting various rubber and plastic applications. Founded in 2006 and located in Maryville, Missouri, the company has developed ApexCM, a carbon-based reinforcing and tinting agent that replicates the physical properties of traditional carbon black. ApexCM is suitable for use in multiple industries, including automotive, agriculture, construction, electronics, and industrial equipment. By utilizing experienced professionals from the rubber and plastics sectors, Carbolytic Materials enables manufacturers to incorporate high-quality and cost-effective ApexCM into their production processes, offering a sustainable solution for reinforcement and tinting needs.

Mason Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2012
Mason Manufacturing LLC. manufactures heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and columns for the biotechnology, biofuel, grain processing, chemical, petroleum, power, and water treatment industries. It offers ASME vessels/reactors, towers, and tanks and bins, as well as rotary dryers, and replacement and spare parts. The company also provides custom fabrication services. Mason Manufacturing LLC. was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Decatur, Illinois.

Mason Manufacturing

Series B in 2012
Mason Manufacturing LLC. manufactures heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and columns for the biotechnology, biofuel, grain processing, chemical, petroleum, power, and water treatment industries. It offers ASME vessels/reactors, towers, and tanks and bins, as well as rotary dryers, and replacement and spare parts. The company also provides custom fabrication services. Mason Manufacturing LLC. was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Decatur, Illinois.

Owensboro Grain

Venture Round in 2012
Owensboro Grain Company, LLC, based in Owensboro, Kentucky, has been producing soy products and edible oils since its founding in 1906 by Henry E. O'Bryan. Initially a small grain merchant, the company evolved under the direction of O'Bryan's son, William, who recognized the economic potential of soybeans and shifted the focus to soybean processing in the late 1940s. Over the years, Owensboro Grain expanded its operations, doubling its soybean processing capacity and introducing the production of lecithin and refined oils for human consumption. The company also ventured into biodiesel production, adding significant capacity to the national energy supply. Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, Owensboro Grain continues to uphold its entrepreneurial spirit, offering a range of products including protein meal, hull pellets for animal feeds, crude and degummed oil, lecithin, and various blends of refined vegetable oils for both human consumption and biodiesel.

Greenleaf Biofuels

Debt Financing in 2012
Greenleaf Biofuels is a limited liability company formed in 2004 to bring renewable energy alternatives to Americans who value preserving our natural environment and strengthening our energy security. The Company was one of the first wholesale and retail distributors of biodiesel in New England, and is now developing a regional biodiesel manufacturing facility in New Haven, CT – the largest tank farm port between New York and Boston.

Glori Energy

Series C in 2012
Glori Energy's mission is to cleanly and safely recover billions of barrels of oil that are trapped in existing well reservoirs without having to drill a single new well. Glori partners with oil producers to install the AEROTM (Activated Environment for Recovery of Oil) System to significantly increase oil production. The AEROâ„¢ System provides a new, viable low-cost option to cleanly and safely recover previously trapped oil and bring it to market.

Glori Energy

Venture Round in 2012
Glori Energy's mission is to cleanly and safely recover billions of barrels of oil that are trapped in existing well reservoirs without having to drill a single new well. Glori partners with oil producers to install the AEROTM (Activated Environment for Recovery of Oil) System to significantly increase oil production. The AEROâ„¢ System provides a new, viable low-cost option to cleanly and safely recover previously trapped oil and bring it to market.

LiQuifix

Venture Round in 2011
LiquiFix Inc. specializes in manufacturing and supplying lubricants, biodegradable degreasers, and cleaners suitable for both household and industrial applications. The company's diverse product range is designed for use in various settings, including kitchens, garages, vehicles, and recreational equipment, catering to a wide array of customers such as households, schools, and manufacturing facilities. LiquiFix emphasizes the use of green chemistry in its formulations, resulting in non-toxic, high-performance products that prioritize safety for users, pets, and the environment. The company markets its offerings through retail stores and online platforms, serving both domestic and international markets. Established in 2010, LiquiFix is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

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.

ILMO Products Company

Debt Financing in 2011
ILMO Products Company, Inc. specializes in providing a wide range of gases, including medical, industrial, laboratory, and specialty gases, in various forms such as bulk, micro-bulk, and cylinders. Additionally, the company offers welding and safety equipment, industrial supplies, and welder rental and repair services, as well as propane for both residential and commercial applications. Founded in 1913 and based in Jacksonville, Illinois, ILMO serves a diverse clientele that includes laboratories, universities, medical device manufacturers, food processing plants, and various industrial sectors across the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe. Through its extensive product offerings, ILMO Products Company supports numerous industries in their operational needs, including welding, emissions testing, and specialized gas mixtures.

Arch Energy Illinois

Debt Financing in 2011
Arch Energy Illinois is a central and southern Illinois-based oil development and extraction company. It negotiates directly with property owners before contracting with drilling companies to test reserve potential and install oil wells.

Carbolytic Materials

Debt Financing in 2011
Carbolytic Materials Company, LLC specializes in manufacturing alternative carbon black products derived from scrap tires, targeting various rubber and plastic applications. Founded in 2006 and located in Maryville, Missouri, the company has developed ApexCM, a carbon-based reinforcing and tinting agent that replicates the physical properties of traditional carbon black. ApexCM is suitable for use in multiple industries, including automotive, agriculture, construction, electronics, and industrial equipment. By utilizing experienced professionals from the rubber and plastics sectors, Carbolytic Materials enables manufacturers to incorporate high-quality and cost-effective ApexCM into their production processes, offering a sustainable solution for reinforcement and tinting needs.

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.

Greenleaf Biofuels

Debt Financing in 2011
Greenleaf Biofuels is a limited liability company formed in 2004 to bring renewable energy alternatives to Americans who value preserving our natural environment and strengthening our energy security. The Company was one of the first wholesale and retail distributors of biodiesel in New England, and is now developing a regional biodiesel manufacturing facility in New Haven, CT – the largest tank farm port between New York and Boston.

Mason Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2011
Mason Manufacturing LLC. manufactures heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and columns for the biotechnology, biofuel, grain processing, chemical, petroleum, power, and water treatment industries. It offers ASME vessels/reactors, towers, and tanks and bins, as well as rotary dryers, and replacement and spare parts. The company also provides custom fabrication services. Mason Manufacturing LLC. was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Decatur, Illinois.

S&N Airoflo

Venture Round in 2011
S & N Airoflo, Inc. specializes in the manufacture and supply of floating brush rotors designed for the municipal and industrial wastewater treatment sectors. With over 20 years of experience, the company provides aerators that enhance efficiency, achieving significant power savings of 30% to 60% across various wastewater applications. In addition to manufacturing, S & N Airoflo offers distribution, installation, repair, and maintenance services for their brush rotors and other wastewater treatment equipment. Their products are designed for easy installation, allowing for quick deployment and operation within a few hours.

Carbolytic Materials

Debt Financing in 2010
Carbolytic Materials Company, LLC specializes in manufacturing alternative carbon black products derived from scrap tires, targeting various rubber and plastic applications. Founded in 2006 and located in Maryville, Missouri, the company has developed ApexCM, a carbon-based reinforcing and tinting agent that replicates the physical properties of traditional carbon black. ApexCM is suitable for use in multiple industries, including automotive, agriculture, construction, electronics, and industrial equipment. By utilizing experienced professionals from the rubber and plastics sectors, Carbolytic Materials enables manufacturers to incorporate high-quality and cost-effective ApexCM into their production processes, offering a sustainable solution for reinforcement and tinting needs.

Environmental Operations

Debt Financing in 2010
Since 1986, EOI has excelled for property owners and investors in: -environmental engineering and consulting -remediation and abatement services -industrial hygiene services -brownfield services -demolition services EOI integrates the skills of its operational, technical, risk management, legal, financial specialists, real estate specialists and partners with state-of-the-art project delivery systems to offer a level of experience unmatched by others.

Mason Manufacturing

Series A in 2010
Mason Manufacturing LLC. manufactures heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and columns for the biotechnology, biofuel, grain processing, chemical, petroleum, power, and water treatment industries. It offers ASME vessels/reactors, towers, and tanks and bins, as well as rotary dryers, and replacement and spare parts. The company also provides custom fabrication services. Mason Manufacturing LLC. was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Decatur, Illinois.

Mason Manufacturing

Debt Financing in 2010
Mason Manufacturing LLC. manufactures heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and columns for the biotechnology, biofuel, grain processing, chemical, petroleum, power, and water treatment industries. It offers ASME vessels/reactors, towers, and tanks and bins, as well as rotary dryers, and replacement and spare parts. The company also provides custom fabrication services. Mason Manufacturing LLC. was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Decatur, Illinois.

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.

SOMS Technologies

Convertible Note in 2009
SOMS Technologies LLC specializes in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vehicle engine oil filters. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Valhalla, New York, the company offers a range of engine oil filters suitable for various applications, including small four-cylinder engines and medium-duty diesel engines in heavy-duty vehicles. One of its notable products is the microGreen Engine Filter, which allows vehicles to operate up to 30,000 miles without needing an oil change by continuously filtering a portion of the engine oil through its patented microfilter system. In addition to its proprietary products, SOMS Technologies provides private label automotive filtration products and markets its offerings through a network of authorized regional distributors. The company also has a technical and customer support office located in Albion, Illinois.

Environmental Operations

Debt Financing in 2008
Since 1986, EOI has excelled for property owners and investors in: -environmental engineering and consulting -remediation and abatement services -industrial hygiene services -brownfield services -demolition services EOI integrates the skills of its operational, technical, risk management, legal, financial specialists, real estate specialists and partners with state-of-the-art project delivery systems to offer a level of experience unmatched by others.

SOMS Technologies

Series B in 2008
SOMS Technologies LLC specializes in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vehicle engine oil filters. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Valhalla, New York, the company offers a range of engine oil filters suitable for various applications, including small four-cylinder engines and medium-duty diesel engines in heavy-duty vehicles. One of its notable products is the microGreen Engine Filter, which allows vehicles to operate up to 30,000 miles without needing an oil change by continuously filtering a portion of the engine oil through its patented microfilter system. In addition to its proprietary products, SOMS Technologies provides private label automotive filtration products and markets its offerings through a network of authorized regional distributors. The company also has a technical and customer support office located in Albion, Illinois.

Carbolytic Materials

Debt Financing in 2008
Carbolytic Materials Company, LLC specializes in manufacturing alternative carbon black products derived from scrap tires, targeting various rubber and plastic applications. Founded in 2006 and located in Maryville, Missouri, the company has developed ApexCM, a carbon-based reinforcing and tinting agent that replicates the physical properties of traditional carbon black. ApexCM is suitable for use in multiple industries, including automotive, agriculture, construction, electronics, and industrial equipment. By utilizing experienced professionals from the rubber and plastics sectors, Carbolytic Materials enables manufacturers to incorporate high-quality and cost-effective ApexCM into their production processes, offering a sustainable solution for reinforcement and tinting needs.

Carbolytic Materials

Series A in 2008
Carbolytic Materials Company, LLC specializes in manufacturing alternative carbon black products derived from scrap tires, targeting various rubber and plastic applications. Founded in 2006 and located in Maryville, Missouri, the company has developed ApexCM, a carbon-based reinforcing and tinting agent that replicates the physical properties of traditional carbon black. ApexCM is suitable for use in multiple industries, including automotive, agriculture, construction, electronics, and industrial equipment. By utilizing experienced professionals from the rubber and plastics sectors, Carbolytic Materials enables manufacturers to incorporate high-quality and cost-effective ApexCM into their production processes, offering a sustainable solution for reinforcement and tinting needs.

Oswalt Bioenergy Company

Debt Financing in 2008
Oswalt Bioenergy Company specializes in transportation solutions and services. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

SOMS Technologies

Acquisition in 2008
SOMS Technologies LLC specializes in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vehicle engine oil filters. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Valhalla, New York, the company offers a range of engine oil filters suitable for various applications, including small four-cylinder engines and medium-duty diesel engines in heavy-duty vehicles. One of its notable products is the microGreen Engine Filter, which allows vehicles to operate up to 30,000 miles without needing an oil change by continuously filtering a portion of the engine oil through its patented microfilter system. In addition to its proprietary products, SOMS Technologies provides private label automotive filtration products and markets its offerings through a network of authorized regional distributors. The company also has a technical and customer support office located in Albion, Illinois.

SOMS Technologies

Series A in 2008
SOMS Technologies LLC specializes in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vehicle engine oil filters. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Valhalla, New York, the company offers a range of engine oil filters suitable for various applications, including small four-cylinder engines and medium-duty diesel engines in heavy-duty vehicles. One of its notable products is the microGreen Engine Filter, which allows vehicles to operate up to 30,000 miles without needing an oil change by continuously filtering a portion of the engine oil through its patented microfilter system. In addition to its proprietary products, SOMS Technologies provides private label automotive filtration products and markets its offerings through a network of authorized regional distributors. The company also has a technical and customer support office located in Albion, Illinois.

Virent

Series A in 2006
Virent Energy Systems, Inc. is an energy technology company based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in the production of hydrocarbon chemicals and fuels from plant sugars. Utilizing its patented BioForming technology, Virent converts various bio-based feedstocks, such as beet sugar, sugar cane, corn starch, and cellulosic materials like bagasse and corn stover, into products that are chemically identical to petroleum-derived fuels and chemicals. The company’s offerings include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and bio-aromatic compounds used in a variety of applications, such as paints, textiles, and automotive products. Virent has established strategic partnerships with notable companies, including Royal Dutch Shell and The Coca-Cola Company, to further its mission of providing renewable alternatives to fossil fuels. Founded in 2002, Virent operates as a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

First American Vacuum Services

Venture Round in 2006
First American Vacuum Services provides transportation assistance to moving energy goods. It offers equipment and vehicle to store and deliver oil and gas.

First American Vacuum Services

Debt Financing in 2006
First American Vacuum Services provides transportation assistance to moving energy goods. It offers equipment and vehicle to store and deliver oil and gas.

Niagara Thermal Products

Debt Financing in 2004
Niagara Thermal Products LLC, based in Niagara Falls, New York, specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance thermal management solutions. The company offers a diverse range of products, including custom heat exchangers such as oil coolers, intercoolers, condensers, evaporators, and thermal management systems. Additionally, Niagara produces custom liquid cold plates, various types of heat sinks, and heat transfer fins. Its products are widely utilized in applications across multiple sectors, including aerospace, military, electronics, telecommunications, and marine industries. Founded in 1982, Niagara has established itself as a key player in the thermal management market, leveraging over 25 years of expertise to provide engineered solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients. As of January 2016, Niagara Thermal Products operates as a subsidiary of Aavid Thermalloy, LLC.

Automated Fuel Technologies

Venture Round in 2001
Automated Fuel Technologies offers urgent fuel system maintenance, update, and service contracts. Automated Fuel Technologies is located in Garland, Texas.

Automated Fuel Technologies

Debt Financing in 2001
Automated Fuel Technologies offers urgent fuel system maintenance, update, and service contracts. Automated Fuel Technologies is located in Garland, Texas.

Hornbeck Offshore

Venture Round in 2000
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. is a marine transportation and support services provider primarily focused on the offshore oil and gas industry. The company operates a fleet of offshore supply vessels (OSVs) and multi-purpose support vessels (MPSVs), specializing in complex exploration and production activities, including deepwater projects. Its services encompass logistics support, subsea oilfield installation, and accommodation support for various clients, such as exploration and production companies, oilfield service providers, and military entities. Hornbeck's vessels are designed to meet the demands of deep-well and ultra-deepwater operations, facilitating oil and gas exploration, field development, production, and maintenance activities. Additionally, the company offers vessel management services, which include crewing and operational management for other vessel owners. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, Hornbeck Offshore operates primarily in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Latin America, and select international markets. As of December 31, 2019, it managed a fleet of 66 OSVs and 8 MPSVs.

Nova Technology Corporation

Debt Financing in 1997
NOVA Technology, as its name implies, provides innovative engineering solutions for reducing operator completion costs while enhancing production. This is accomplished with an array of services, including downhole Chemical Injection Systems (CIS); Continuous Reservoir Monitoring Systems (CRMS);and Multicontrol Line Installation Services (MLS). In addition, NOVA provides Downhole Corrosion Monitoring Systems (DCMS); Downhole Corrosion Engineering (DCE); Surface Chemical Injection Packages (SCIP); Quality Connection Services (QCS); Advanced Sealant Technology (AST) systems; and National Aerospace Standard (NAS) filtration services. For example, a deepwater completion requires a surface-controlled sub-surface safety valve (SCSSV) control line; downhole chemical injection tubing; and, in many cases, tubing encapsulated conductor for continuous reservoir monitoring. Generally, three separate suppliers provide these services. NOVA has the unique capability to cost effectively provide simultaneous multi-control line installation services to include sophisticated, real-time remote monitoring facilities with synergistic products and services (CRMS/CIS/MLS).

Nova Technology Corporation

Venture Round in 1997
NOVA Technology, as its name implies, provides innovative engineering solutions for reducing operator completion costs while enhancing production. This is accomplished with an array of services, including downhole Chemical Injection Systems (CIS); Continuous Reservoir Monitoring Systems (CRMS);and Multicontrol Line Installation Services (MLS). In addition, NOVA provides Downhole Corrosion Monitoring Systems (DCMS); Downhole Corrosion Engineering (DCE); Surface Chemical Injection Packages (SCIP); Quality Connection Services (QCS); Advanced Sealant Technology (AST) systems; and National Aerospace Standard (NAS) filtration services. For example, a deepwater completion requires a surface-controlled sub-surface safety valve (SCSSV) control line; downhole chemical injection tubing; and, in many cases, tubing encapsulated conductor for continuous reservoir monitoring. Generally, three separate suppliers provide these services. NOVA has the unique capability to cost effectively provide simultaneous multi-control line installation services to include sophisticated, real-time remote monitoring facilities with synergistic products and services (CRMS/CIS/MLS).

OMNI Energy Services

Venture Round in 1996
The Company is an oilfield service company specializing in providing an integrated range of onshore seismic drilling, helicopter support and survey services to geophysical companies operating in logistically difficult and environmentally sensitive terrain in the United States. The Company's primary market is the marsh, swamp, shallow water and contiguous dry land areas along the U.S. Gulf Coast, primarily in Louisiana and Texas, where it is the leading provider of seismic drilling services. From the mid-1980s to the end of 1996, the majority of 3-D seismic data in the Transition Zone has been obtained in Louisiana, where approximately 9,000 square miles have been analyzed. As of 2012, OMNI Energy Services operates as a subsidiary of Gibson Energy Inc.

Petroleum Communications

Venture Round in 1995
Petroleum Communications develops telecommunication network solutions. It provides voice and data communication services for the offshore oil and gas industry. Petroleum Communications was founded in 1983.
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