Advantage Capital has long been involved in the communities in which it invests. Because our investments are part of federal, state and local economic development initiatives, capital is directed to communities largely overlooked by traditional venture capital funding. The resulting investment dollars bring businesses, technologies and jobs to those communities that often need them most.

We understand the unique challenges entrepreneurs face. That's why we partner with economic development organizations, which provide business support and resources as well as networking, mentoring and educational opportunities for small business owners. We're also helping to building strong communities through our commitment to community service organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Big Brothers Big Sisters. We bring the power of our human capital — using skills honed to help entrepreneurs succeed — to help community service organizations, and the people they serve, realize their goals.

Business and Economic Development Organizations

Alabama Coalition for Capital

Alliance for Economic Development

Center for Emerging Technologies (St. Louis)

Center for the Acceleration of African-American Business (St. Louis)

Community Development Venture Capital Alliance

D.C. Coalition for Capital

Enterprise Corporation of the Delta

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Hawthorn Foundation (Missouri)

Idea Village (New Olreans)

International Economic Development Council

Missouri Biotechnology Association

Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Missouri Economic Development Council

Missouri Venture Forum

National Community Reinvestment Coalition

National Federation of Independent Business

National Venture Capital Association

St. Louis Arch Angels

St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association

Texas Coalition for Capital

Washington, D.C., Minority Business Development Center

Community Service Organizations

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri

Boys Hope Girls Hope

Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa

Habitat for Humanity — St. Tammanyy West

Independence Center

Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Disaster Relief

Mississippi Enterprise for Technology

Missourians for Effective Autism Treatment

Parents as Teachers National Center