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 Organic Food

Soli Organic

Venture Round in 2021
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

Pacha Soap

Convertible Note in 2021
Pacha Soap Company, founded in 2011 and based in Hastings, Nebraska, specializes in the manufacture of all-natural soaps and bath products. The company focuses on promoting health, hygiene, and well-being through its handcrafted body care items, which are made from organic ingredients and are free from parabens and toxic chemicals. Pacha Soap is committed to sustainability, offering environmentally friendly products that support both personal care and ecological responsibility, enabling customers to maintain cleanliness in an eco-conscious manner.

Fishpeople

Convertible Note in 2021
Fishpeople Seafood is a food production company that specializes in providing grocery retail, and sustainable seafood. The company is a dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and is disrupting the seafood industry status quo by introducing innovative and sustainable seafood products. Fishpeople Seafood was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Farmhouse Culture

Convertible Note in 2021
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic food products, specializing in kraut, kimchi, and gut shot beverages. Founded in 2008 by Kathryn Lukas in Santa Cruz, California, the company aims to introduce fresh sauerkraut and its health benefits to American consumers. Drawing from ancient traditions and global culinary influences, Farmhouse Culture is committed to creating probiotic-rich foods that are organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free. The company's products are available through retail stores across the United States, reflecting a growing consumer interest in gut health and wellness. Based in Watsonville, California, Farmhouse Culture has established itself as a leader in the organic food market.

Soli Organic

Series C in 2020
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

Lamm Food

Debt Financing in 2020
Lamm Food Service is a food distribution company dedicated to supplying high-quality products and exceptional service to meet the diverse needs of its customers. As a full-line distributor, Lamm offers a broad selection of name-brand products from recognized national manufacturers, while also supporting local businesses that produce Louisiana food products. The company serves various institutions, including schools, prisons, and hospitals, ensuring timely delivery of fresh food to its clients across Louisiana.

Twin Rivers Foods

Debt Financing in 2020
Twin Rivers Foods operates as a slaughterhouse and meat processing plant. The company provides poultry slaughtering and processing. Twin Rivers Foods conducts business and packages meats.

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!

Cultiva

Venture Round in 2020
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company's proprietary technology, SureSeal, is designed to enhance the cuticle of plants, leading to improved agricultural outcomes. Cultiva's flagship product, Parka, utilizes this technology and is currently employed commercially on various high-value crops. Parka aims to enhance fruit quality and appearance, reduce rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through these innovations, Cultiva supports growers worldwide in achieving better results in their agricultural practices.

Anderson Meats and Processing

Debt Financing in 2020
Anderson Meats and Processing offers custom-exempt processing on beef, pork, lamb, and goat.

Elevation Brands

Debt Financing in 2020
Elevation Brands develops, manufactures and markets mission-driven brands to improve the lives of families and the environment including Blue Horizon Seafood and Ian’s Natural Foods.

Soli Organic

Debt Financing in 2020
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

Open Range Beef

Debt Financing in 2019
Open Range Beef is a specialized beef processing company that caters to the certified organic and toll processing markets. It operates as a boutique packing plant, focusing on the unique needs of each customer by supplying premium beef according to specific requirements. The company adheres to strict organic principles, ensuring 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. Through streamlined record-keeping and quality processes, it enables customers to receive high-quality organic beef that meets their standards.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2019
Brew Dr. Kombucha is produced entirely in-house, leaf to bottle. After They brew their recipes of organic tea and dried herbs, roots and fruits, it takes about two weeks to complete the probiotic fermentation process. Their attention to quality at the beginning of the process means they don’t need to add any flavors or juices at the end. Their flavors stand on their own, balancing the right levels of sweet and sour that make well-made, traditional kombucha so interesting. They are proud of their commitment to using only whole, organic ingredients with no added nonsense.

Farmhouse Culture

Venture Round in 2019
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic food products, specializing in kraut, kimchi, and gut shot beverages. Founded in 2008 by Kathryn Lukas in Santa Cruz, California, the company aims to introduce fresh sauerkraut and its health benefits to American consumers. Drawing from ancient traditions and global culinary influences, Farmhouse Culture is committed to creating probiotic-rich foods that are organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free. The company's products are available through retail stores across the United States, reflecting a growing consumer interest in gut health and wellness. Based in Watsonville, California, Farmhouse Culture has established itself as a leader in the organic food market.

Elevation Brands

Series C in 2019
Elevation Brands develops, manufactures and markets mission-driven brands to improve the lives of families and the environment including Blue Horizon Seafood and Ian’s Natural Foods.

Soli Organic

Debt Financing in 2019
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

Big Easy Bucha

Debt Financing in 2018
Big Easy Bucha is a producer of organic kombucha beverages based in New Orleans, Louisiana, established in 2014. The company specializes in creating healthy, refreshing drinks that are fermented tea rich in probiotics. Their product line includes kombucha, organic shots, and tepache, all designed to promote gut health and boost immunity. By providing a naturally carbonated and lightly sweetened alternative to sugary sodas, Big Easy Bucha aims to support consumers in making healthier beverage choices.

Farmhouse Culture

Convertible Note in 2018
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic food products, specializing in kraut, kimchi, and gut shot beverages. Founded in 2008 by Kathryn Lukas in Santa Cruz, California, the company aims to introduce fresh sauerkraut and its health benefits to American consumers. Drawing from ancient traditions and global culinary influences, Farmhouse Culture is committed to creating probiotic-rich foods that are organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free. The company's products are available through retail stores across the United States, reflecting a growing consumer interest in gut health and wellness. Based in Watsonville, California, Farmhouse Culture has established itself as a leader in the organic food market.

Open Range Beef

Debt Financing in 2018
Open Range Beef is a specialized beef processing company that caters to the certified organic and toll processing markets. It operates as a boutique packing plant, focusing on the unique needs of each customer by supplying premium beef according to specific requirements. The company adheres to strict organic principles, ensuring 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. Through streamlined record-keeping and quality processes, it enables customers to receive high-quality organic beef that meets their standards.

Hip Chick Farms

Convertible Note in 2018
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California, and was founded in 2011. The company specializes in offering a range of organic and natural chicken items, including frozen chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock-based products. Hip Chick Farms focuses on ethically raised, free-range poultry, ensuring that its products are transparently sourced. By providing convenient and delicious options, the company aims to cater to families seeking high-quality poultry products.

Grainful

Convertible Note in 2018
Grainful, operating under BeetNPath, LLC, is a food company focused on creating chef-inspired entrées that feature the wholesome goodness of steel-cut oats. The company produces whole grain-based frozen meals that prioritize health and accessibility, utilizing clean, natural ingredients that are gluten-free and rich in fiber, complete proteins, and other essential nutrients. Grainful aims to provide nourishing, high-quality food options for consumers at an affordable price, ensuring that wholesome meals are available for both lunch and dinner.

NurturMe

Debt Financing in 2018
NurturMe provides innovative and sustainable options for busy, modern parents to help ensure their children are getting the nutrition they need to live a yummy life including the first 100% pure quinoa alternative to traditional rice cereals, dry pouch infant meals that can be mixed with breast milk or formula for added nutrients, and healthy toddler snacks that deliver 1.5 servings of fruit AND veggies in each pouch. Made from specially selected super fruits and veggies that are quick-dried in order to preserve freshness, flavor and vital nutrients, NurturMe baby and toddler foods are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher, with no added preservatives, sugars or salts. NurturMe’s line of organic dry NurturMeal pouches and Yum-a-Roo’s dried fruit and veggie snacks were designed to meet every yummy need, from infants to toddlers, and everywhere in between. Good for baby and Mother Earth, NurturMe dried fruit and veggie foods are super lightweight and made in the USA, leaving a smaller carbon footprint on their planet than the other options found in the baby aisle.

Hip Chick Farms

Series A in 2018
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California, and was founded in 2011. The company specializes in offering a range of organic and natural chicken items, including frozen chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock-based products. Hip Chick Farms focuses on ethically raised, free-range poultry, ensuring that its products are transparently sourced. By providing convenient and delicious options, the company aims to cater to families seeking high-quality poultry products.

Pasta Chips

Convertible Note in 2018
Founded by Jerry Bello, Pasta Chips finished its first full year of business (2014) with significant sales and is on track to double sales in 2015. By the end of this year, Pasta Chips will be in 80% of all grocery stores across the United States. Pasta Chips are made with the semolina flour, grains, and Italian herbs, are cholesterol-free, and contain 60% less fat than potato chips and 30% less fat than pita chips. They are offered in five flavors inspired by the sauces and tastes of Italy, Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Mediterranean Sea Salt, and now Veggie, and available at major retailers across the nation.

American Botanicals

Series A in 2018
American Botanicals LLC, founded in 1994 and based in Eolia, Missouri, specializes in the cultivation, procurement, manufacturing, and export of roots and herbs for the herbal industry. The company offers a wide range of products, including whole, shredded, powdered, fresh, and dehydrated botanical herbs, catering to various sectors such as health food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, alternative medicines, and culinary applications. In addition to their diverse product offerings, American Botanicals provides services such as pharmaceutical-grade milling, natural and heat sterilization, and professional export. The company emphasizes sourcing both conventional and organic materials, including wildcrafted herbs, ensuring that its products are free from synthetic chemicals. American Botanicals serves customers both domestically and internationally, positioning itself as a reliable supplier in the herbal market.

Hip Chick Farms

Convertible Note in 2017
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California, and was founded in 2011. The company specializes in offering a range of organic and natural chicken items, including frozen chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock-based products. Hip Chick Farms focuses on ethically raised, free-range poultry, ensuring that its products are transparently sourced. By providing convenient and delicious options, the company aims to cater to families seeking high-quality poultry products.

Grainful

Venture Round in 2017
Grainful, operating under BeetNPath, LLC, is a food company focused on creating chef-inspired entrées that feature the wholesome goodness of steel-cut oats. The company produces whole grain-based frozen meals that prioritize health and accessibility, utilizing clean, natural ingredients that are gluten-free and rich in fiber, complete proteins, and other essential nutrients. Grainful aims to provide nourishing, high-quality food options for consumers at an affordable price, ensuring that wholesome meals are available for both lunch and dinner.

Fishpeople

Series B in 2017
Fishpeople Seafood is a food production company that specializes in providing grocery retail, and sustainable seafood. The company is a dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and is disrupting the seafood industry status quo by introducing innovative and sustainable seafood products. Fishpeople Seafood was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Pasta Chips

Series C in 2017
Founded by Jerry Bello, Pasta Chips finished its first full year of business (2014) with significant sales and is on track to double sales in 2015. By the end of this year, Pasta Chips will be in 80% of all grocery stores across the United States. Pasta Chips are made with the semolina flour, grains, and Italian herbs, are cholesterol-free, and contain 60% less fat than potato chips and 30% less fat than pita chips. They are offered in five flavors inspired by the sauces and tastes of Italy, Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Mediterranean Sea Salt, and now Veggie, and available at major retailers across the nation.

Farmhouse Culture

Series D in 2017
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic food products, specializing in kraut, kimchi, and gut shot beverages. Founded in 2008 by Kathryn Lukas in Santa Cruz, California, the company aims to introduce fresh sauerkraut and its health benefits to American consumers. Drawing from ancient traditions and global culinary influences, Farmhouse Culture is committed to creating probiotic-rich foods that are organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free. The company's products are available through retail stores across the United States, reflecting a growing consumer interest in gut health and wellness. Based in Watsonville, California, Farmhouse Culture has established itself as a leader in the organic food market.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2017
Brew Dr. Kombucha is produced entirely in-house, leaf to bottle. After They brew their recipes of organic tea and dried herbs, roots and fruits, it takes about two weeks to complete the probiotic fermentation process. Their attention to quality at the beginning of the process means they don’t need to add any flavors or juices at the end. Their flavors stand on their own, balancing the right levels of sweet and sour that make well-made, traditional kombucha so interesting. They are proud of their commitment to using only whole, organic ingredients with no added nonsense.

Cultiva

Convertible Note in 2017
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company's proprietary technology, SureSeal, is designed to enhance the cuticle of plants, leading to improved agricultural outcomes. Cultiva's flagship product, Parka, utilizes this technology and is currently employed commercially on various high-value crops. Parka aims to enhance fruit quality and appearance, reduce rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through these innovations, Cultiva supports growers worldwide in achieving better results in their agricultural practices.
Basin Transportation and Farming transports agricultural commodities and natural fertilizers processed for organic growing. It was established in 2010 in Moses Lake, Washington.

Green Zebra Grocery

Debt Financing in 2016
Green Zebra Grocery, Inc. operates healthy convenience food stores under the brand Fresh Feed, based in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2012, the company aims to enhance access to healthy, organic, and local foods by transforming the traditional convenience store model. Its stores feature a small-format layout that facilitates quick shopping, offering made-from-scratch grab-and-go meals, a full-service coffee bar, beer and wine, as well as carefully sourced groceries and everyday staples. By focusing on delicious snacks and food brands, Green Zebra Grocery supports communities and workplaces in making healthier food choices while ensuring a frictionless shopping experience.

Pasta Chips

Series A in 2016
Founded by Jerry Bello, Pasta Chips finished its first full year of business (2014) with significant sales and is on track to double sales in 2015. By the end of this year, Pasta Chips will be in 80% of all grocery stores across the United States. Pasta Chips are made with the semolina flour, grains, and Italian herbs, are cholesterol-free, and contain 60% less fat than potato chips and 30% less fat than pita chips. They are offered in five flavors inspired by the sauces and tastes of Italy, Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Mediterranean Sea Salt, and now Veggie, and available at major retailers across the nation.

Pasta Chips

Series C in 2016
Founded by Jerry Bello, Pasta Chips finished its first full year of business (2014) with significant sales and is on track to double sales in 2015. By the end of this year, Pasta Chips will be in 80% of all grocery stores across the United States. Pasta Chips are made with the semolina flour, grains, and Italian herbs, are cholesterol-free, and contain 60% less fat than potato chips and 30% less fat than pita chips. They are offered in five flavors inspired by the sauces and tastes of Italy, Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Mediterranean Sea Salt, and now Veggie, and available at major retailers across the nation.

Hip Chick Farms

Series A in 2016
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California, and was founded in 2011. The company specializes in offering a range of organic and natural chicken items, including frozen chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock-based products. Hip Chick Farms focuses on ethically raised, free-range poultry, ensuring that its products are transparently sourced. By providing convenient and delicious options, the company aims to cater to families seeking high-quality poultry products.

Hip Chick Farms

Debt Financing in 2016
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products based in Sebastopol, California, and was founded in 2011. The company specializes in offering a range of organic and natural chicken items, including frozen chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock-based products. Hip Chick Farms focuses on ethically raised, free-range poultry, ensuring that its products are transparently sourced. By providing convenient and delicious options, the company aims to cater to families seeking high-quality poultry products.

Dubuque Coffee Company

Debt Financing in 2016
Dubuque Coffee seeks out premium green coffees from around the world for its single-origin coffees and its blends. It offers flavored coffees, such as Highlander Grog and Hazelnut that are made with the same premium quality coffees that it uses for its blends and flavor-mixed in small batches.

NurturMe

Venture Round in 2016
NurturMe provides innovative and sustainable options for busy, modern parents to help ensure their children are getting the nutrition they need to live a yummy life including the first 100% pure quinoa alternative to traditional rice cereals, dry pouch infant meals that can be mixed with breast milk or formula for added nutrients, and healthy toddler snacks that deliver 1.5 servings of fruit AND veggies in each pouch. Made from specially selected super fruits and veggies that are quick-dried in order to preserve freshness, flavor and vital nutrients, NurturMe baby and toddler foods are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher, with no added preservatives, sugars or salts. NurturMe’s line of organic dry NurturMeal pouches and Yum-a-Roo’s dried fruit and veggie snacks were designed to meet every yummy need, from infants to toddlers, and everywhere in between. Good for baby and Mother Earth, NurturMe dried fruit and veggie foods are super lightweight and made in the USA, leaving a smaller carbon footprint on their planet than the other options found in the baby aisle.

American Botanicals

Venture Round in 2016
American Botanicals LLC, founded in 1994 and based in Eolia, Missouri, specializes in the cultivation, procurement, manufacturing, and export of roots and herbs for the herbal industry. The company offers a wide range of products, including whole, shredded, powdered, fresh, and dehydrated botanical herbs, catering to various sectors such as health food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, alternative medicines, and culinary applications. In addition to their diverse product offerings, American Botanicals provides services such as pharmaceutical-grade milling, natural and heat sterilization, and professional export. The company emphasizes sourcing both conventional and organic materials, including wildcrafted herbs, ensuring that its products are free from synthetic chemicals. American Botanicals serves customers both domestically and internationally, positioning itself as a reliable supplier in the herbal market.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2015
Brew Dr. Kombucha is produced entirely in-house, leaf to bottle. After They brew their recipes of organic tea and dried herbs, roots and fruits, it takes about two weeks to complete the probiotic fermentation process. Their attention to quality at the beginning of the process means they don’t need to add any flavors or juices at the end. Their flavors stand on their own, balancing the right levels of sweet and sour that make well-made, traditional kombucha so interesting. They are proud of their commitment to using only whole, organic ingredients with no added nonsense.

Soli Organic

Venture Round in 2015
Soli Organic is a company that specializes in the cultivation, packing, and shipping of fresh organic culinary herbs. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it operates a production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Soli Organic offers a diverse range of products, including various herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and thyme, as well as herb blends and microgreens. The company provides a year-round supply of these organic herbs to grocery stores, enabling consumers to enjoy locally sourced, flavorful ingredients throughout the year. In addition to its agricultural operations, Soli Organic also offers refrigerated transportation services to ensure efficient delivery. It primarily serves retailers across several states in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

Dubuque Coffee Company

Debt Financing in 2015
Dubuque Coffee seeks out premium green coffees from around the world for its single-origin coffees and its blends. It offers flavored coffees, such as Highlander Grog and Hazelnut that are made with the same premium quality coffees that it uses for its blends and flavor-mixed in small batches.

Cultiva

Series A in 2015
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company's proprietary technology, SureSeal, is designed to enhance the cuticle of plants, leading to improved agricultural outcomes. Cultiva's flagship product, Parka, utilizes this technology and is currently employed commercially on various high-value crops. Parka aims to enhance fruit quality and appearance, reduce rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through these innovations, Cultiva supports growers worldwide in achieving better results in their agricultural practices.

Cultiva

Debt Financing in 2015
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company's proprietary technology, SureSeal, is designed to enhance the cuticle of plants, leading to improved agricultural outcomes. Cultiva's flagship product, Parka, utilizes this technology and is currently employed commercially on various high-value crops. Parka aims to enhance fruit quality and appearance, reduce rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through these innovations, Cultiva supports growers worldwide in achieving better results in their agricultural practices.

Arcobasso Foods

Debt Financing in 2015
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers, with a focus on refrigerated products. Established in 1986, the company operates from a 60,000 square foot facility in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering a range of bottling and packaging options, including retail, single-serve, and bulk formats tailored for foodservice clients. Arcobasso Foods serves a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery chains, and food distributors. The company is known for its commitment to producing high-quality products that can be customized to enhance flavor, texture, and overall quality, catering to the specific needs of its customers. As of May 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.

Arcobasso Foods

Debt Financing in 2014
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers, with a focus on refrigerated products. Established in 1986, the company operates from a 60,000 square foot facility in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering a range of bottling and packaging options, including retail, single-serve, and bulk formats tailored for foodservice clients. Arcobasso Foods serves a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery chains, and food distributors. The company is known for its commitment to producing high-quality products that can be customized to enhance flavor, texture, and overall quality, catering to the specific needs of its customers. As of May 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.

American Botanicals

Series A in 2014
American Botanicals LLC, founded in 1994 and based in Eolia, Missouri, specializes in the cultivation, procurement, manufacturing, and export of roots and herbs for the herbal industry. The company offers a wide range of products, including whole, shredded, powdered, fresh, and dehydrated botanical herbs, catering to various sectors such as health food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, alternative medicines, and culinary applications. In addition to their diverse product offerings, American Botanicals provides services such as pharmaceutical-grade milling, natural and heat sterilization, and professional export. The company emphasizes sourcing both conventional and organic materials, including wildcrafted herbs, ensuring that its products are free from synthetic chemicals. American Botanicals serves customers both domestically and internationally, positioning itself as a reliable supplier in the herbal market.

Versova

Series A in 2014
Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States and combines more than six decades of knowledge and commitment to producing safe, high-quality eggs. Versova brings together Trillium and Centrum Valley Egg Farms, which are owned by farm families with deep roots in egg production. As a leading producer of shell and liquid eggs, Versova is committed to ensuring safe, high-quality eggs, providing excellent care for flocks and protecting the air, land, and water for future generations.

Open Range Beef

Debt Financing in 2014
Open Range Beef is a specialized beef processing company that caters to the certified organic and toll processing markets. It operates as a boutique packing plant, focusing on the unique needs of each customer by supplying premium beef according to specific requirements. The company adheres to strict organic principles, ensuring 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. Through streamlined record-keeping and quality processes, it enables customers to receive high-quality organic beef that meets their standards.

Manna Pro Products

Debt Financing in 2014
Manna Pro Products produces high-quality animal nutrition and care products for a broad range of animals. Its largest group of products is associated with horses, but the company also produces feed for backyard poultry and goats, rabbits, cattle, pigs and companion animals.

Lamm Food

Debt Financing in 2013
Lamm Food Service is a food distribution company dedicated to supplying high-quality products and exceptional service to meet the diverse needs of its customers. As a full-line distributor, Lamm offers a broad selection of name-brand products from recognized national manufacturers, while also supporting local businesses that produce Louisiana food products. The company serves various institutions, including schools, prisons, and hospitals, ensuring timely delivery of fresh food to its clients across Louisiana.

Arcobasso Foods

Debt Financing in 2013
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers, with a focus on refrigerated products. Established in 1986, the company operates from a 60,000 square foot facility in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering a range of bottling and packaging options, including retail, single-serve, and bulk formats tailored for foodservice clients. Arcobasso Foods serves a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery chains, and food distributors. The company is known for its commitment to producing high-quality products that can be customized to enhance flavor, texture, and overall quality, catering to the specific needs of its customers. As of May 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Debt Financing in 2013
Brew Dr. Kombucha is produced entirely in-house, leaf to bottle. After They brew their recipes of organic tea and dried herbs, roots and fruits, it takes about two weeks to complete the probiotic fermentation process. Their attention to quality at the beginning of the process means they don’t need to add any flavors or juices at the end. Their flavors stand on their own, balancing the right levels of sweet and sour that make well-made, traditional kombucha so interesting. They are proud of their commitment to using only whole, organic ingredients with no added nonsense.

SeaFarePacific

Debt Financing in 2013
SeaFarePacific offers sustainably sourced, wild-caught seafood in an environmentally-friendly pouch. The company offers four flavors of white meat albacore.

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.

Lamm Food

Debt Financing in 2012
Lamm Food Service is a food distribution company dedicated to supplying high-quality products and exceptional service to meet the diverse needs of its customers. As a full-line distributor, Lamm offers a broad selection of name-brand products from recognized national manufacturers, while also supporting local businesses that produce Louisiana food products. The company serves various institutions, including schools, prisons, and hospitals, ensuring timely delivery of fresh food to its clients across Louisiana.

Harvill's Produce

Debt Financing in 2012
Harvill's Produce, established in 1949 and located in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the production and supply of high-quality fruits and vegetables. The company's offerings include vine-ripened tomatoes, green vegetables, Idaho potatoes, apples, Sunkist citrus, strawberries, cabbage, and other leafy vegetables. Harvill's maintains a robust network of suppliers and growers to ensure the consistent delivery of fresh produce, primarily catering to restaurants and food service providers.

Sunflower Food & Spice Co.

Debt Financing in 2012
Sunflower Food & Spice Company Co. Ltd. LLC, founded in 1994 and based in Riverside, Missouri, specializes in producing sunflower seeds and gourmet snacks. The company's diverse product range includes cookies, popcorn, chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, nuts, pretzel snacks, and seed vinaigrettes. In addition to these offerings, it provides specialty items such as cheese and seed biscuits and bagel spread mixes. Sunflower Food & Spice serves a variety of customers, including gift basket companies, gourmet retailers, department stores, and the food service industry. Its products are available through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains, as well as an e-commerce platform that focuses on sweet foods. The company is also located in Lenexa, Kansas, highlighting its operational reach.

Harvill's Produce

Debt Financing in 2011
Harvill's Produce, established in 1949 and located in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the production and supply of high-quality fruits and vegetables. The company's offerings include vine-ripened tomatoes, green vegetables, Idaho potatoes, apples, Sunkist citrus, strawberries, cabbage, and other leafy vegetables. Harvill's maintains a robust network of suppliers and growers to ensure the consistent delivery of fresh produce, primarily catering to restaurants and food service providers.

Sunflower Food & Spice Co.

Debt Financing in 2011
Sunflower Food & Spice Company Co. Ltd. LLC, founded in 1994 and based in Riverside, Missouri, specializes in producing sunflower seeds and gourmet snacks. The company's diverse product range includes cookies, popcorn, chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, nuts, pretzel snacks, and seed vinaigrettes. In addition to these offerings, it provides specialty items such as cheese and seed biscuits and bagel spread mixes. Sunflower Food & Spice serves a variety of customers, including gift basket companies, gourmet retailers, department stores, and the food service industry. Its products are available through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains, as well as an e-commerce platform that focuses on sweet foods. The company is also located in Lenexa, Kansas, highlighting its operational reach.

Harvill's Produce

Debt Financing in 2010
Harvill's Produce, established in 1949 and located in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the production and supply of high-quality fruits and vegetables. The company's offerings include vine-ripened tomatoes, green vegetables, Idaho potatoes, apples, Sunkist citrus, strawberries, cabbage, and other leafy vegetables. Harvill's maintains a robust network of suppliers and growers to ensure the consistent delivery of fresh produce, primarily catering to restaurants and food service providers.

Sunburst Farms

Debt Financing in 2010
Sunburst Farms, Inc. is a Miami, Florida-based company that specializes in the cultivation, importation, and distribution of fresh cut flowers across the United States. Established in 1970, the company offers a diverse range of floral products including roses, carnations, gerbera daisies, tulips, and specialty bouquets. Sunburst Farms operates a state-of-the-art distribution center near Miami International Airport, allowing for efficient logistics and delivery to wholesale and mass markets. In addition to its floral offerings, the company is committed to supporting farmers and agricultural communities, providing training and quality assurance services. Sunburst Farms has evolved from its previous identity as Dole Fresh Flowers, Inc., adopting its current name in 2009. Through its online shop, the company maintains a 24/7 presence in the marketplace, catering to various customer needs.

Manna Pro Products

Debt Financing in 2010
Manna Pro Products produces high-quality animal nutrition and care products for a broad range of animals. Its largest group of products is associated with horses, but the company also produces feed for backyard poultry and goats, rabbits, cattle, pigs and companion animals.

EnviRelation

Debt Financing in 2010
EnviRelation, LLC is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in environmental services aimed at the hospitality and food-related industries. Founded in 2006, EnviRelation offers a range of services including food composting for businesses such as restaurants, hotels, schools, and hospitals. The company's composting services cover various organic materials, including vegetables, meats, and dairy, helping clients improve recycling rates and reduce waste disposal costs. In addition to composting, EnviRelation provides emissions quantification to track greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability reporting for individual properties and corporate portfolios. Through these services, the company supports its clients in enhancing their environmental practices and sustainability efforts.

Sunflower Food & Spice Co.

Debt Financing in 2010
Sunflower Food & Spice Company Co. Ltd. LLC, founded in 1994 and based in Riverside, Missouri, specializes in producing sunflower seeds and gourmet snacks. The company's diverse product range includes cookies, popcorn, chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, nuts, pretzel snacks, and seed vinaigrettes. In addition to these offerings, it provides specialty items such as cheese and seed biscuits and bagel spread mixes. Sunflower Food & Spice serves a variety of customers, including gift basket companies, gourmet retailers, department stores, and the food service industry. Its products are available through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains, as well as an e-commerce platform that focuses on sweet foods. The company is also located in Lenexa, Kansas, highlighting its operational reach.

Sunflower Food & Spice Co.

Debt Financing in 2008
Sunflower Food & Spice Company Co. Ltd. LLC, founded in 1994 and based in Riverside, Missouri, specializes in producing sunflower seeds and gourmet snacks. The company's diverse product range includes cookies, popcorn, chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, nuts, pretzel snacks, and seed vinaigrettes. In addition to these offerings, it provides specialty items such as cheese and seed biscuits and bagel spread mixes. Sunflower Food & Spice serves a variety of customers, including gift basket companies, gourmet retailers, department stores, and the food service industry. Its products are available through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains, as well as an e-commerce platform that focuses on sweet foods. The company is also located in Lenexa, Kansas, highlighting its operational reach.

Sunflower Food & Spice Co.

Venture Round in 2008
Sunflower Food & Spice Company Co. Ltd. LLC, founded in 1994 and based in Riverside, Missouri, specializes in producing sunflower seeds and gourmet snacks. The company's diverse product range includes cookies, popcorn, chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, nuts, pretzel snacks, and seed vinaigrettes. In addition to these offerings, it provides specialty items such as cheese and seed biscuits and bagel spread mixes. Sunflower Food & Spice serves a variety of customers, including gift basket companies, gourmet retailers, department stores, and the food service industry. Its products are available through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains, as well as an e-commerce platform that focuses on sweet foods. The company is also located in Lenexa, Kansas, highlighting its operational reach.

BIOTA Spring Water

Debt Financing in 2003
BIOTA Spring Water is the first bottled water company that manufactures bottled mineral water. BIOTA Spring Water is headquartered in Colorado, USA.

The Rainforest Company

Debt Financing in 1997
The Rainforest Company, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, offers a range of natural food products aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles. Specializing in vegan superfoods and organic offerings, the company provides ready-to-eat breakfast options such as meal bowls and smoothies that incorporate processed berries rich in essential nutrients while being low in calories and sugar, and high in protein. Committed to sustainability, The Rainforest Company sources its ingredients through environmentally responsible practices and contributes a portion of its revenue to rainforest conservation efforts, allowing consumers to improve their health while positively impacting the environment.

The Rainforest Company

Venture Round in 1997
The Rainforest Company, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, offers a range of natural food products aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles. Specializing in vegan superfoods and organic offerings, the company provides ready-to-eat breakfast options such as meal bowls and smoothies that incorporate processed berries rich in essential nutrients while being low in calories and sugar, and high in protein. Committed to sustainability, The Rainforest Company sources its ingredients through environmentally responsible practices and contributes a portion of its revenue to rainforest conservation efforts, allowing consumers to improve their health while positively impacting the environment.
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