Advantage Capital Invests in Three Affordable Housing Developments in Georgia to Bring 623 Homes to Low-Income Families in the State

Deals Leveraging $53 Million in State Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to Support Building of Two New Stone Hogan Communities, Rehab of Applewood Towers

Advantage Capital Leads Investment in Kansas City-Based Affordable Housing Development

Advantage Capital, a leading impact investment firm that invests with intention in underserved areas and expands access to affordable housing opportunities across the country, today announced the financial closing of The Oak Park Townhomes. The new construction in Kansas City, Mo. will offer affordable units to households at 40-, 50- and 60-percent of the area median income.

Advantage Capital Names New Vice President to Help Lead Investor Relations, Expand Capital Markets Business

Advantage Capital, a leading impact investment firm, announced today the expansion of its Capital Markets team, which focuses on capital formation and investor relations across the firm’s tax credit platforms, with the addition of Amy Breen Johnson as Vice President.

Sabanci Renewables Completes Financing for Oriana Solar Project with $137M Tax Equity Commitment from Advantage Capital

Advantage Capital, a leading impact investment firm, announced that it has committed to provide a $137 million investment to Sabanci Renewables, a North American subsidiary of Sabanci Holding, to complete the financing of its Oriana Solar Project. Located approximately 120 miles southeast of San Antonio, Texas in Victoria County, Oriana is a 232 MWdc utility-scale solar project currently under construction.

Advantage Capital Finances Affordable Housing Development in Connection with Virginia HOTC, Historic Rehabilitation Programs

The ZeroPak development will offer safe, quality multifamily housing in underserved area

Intramotev Secures Series A Investment

Farmstead Continues Expansion with Opening of Warehouse in Utah

Farmstead Manufacturing ]announced the opening of their new production warehouse in Leeds, UT.

CivStart and Advantage Capital Partner to Accelerate GovTech Innovation

The collaboration aims to enhance funding opportunities and support for high-impact startups dedicated to revolutionizing government operations through technology.

Advantage Capital Names New Senior Vice President to Help Accelerate the Firm’s Affordable Housing Platform

Advantage Capital, a leading impact investment firm, announced today the expansion of its state low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) business line, which invests in affordable housing initiatives to help ensure family and community stability across the country, with the addition of industry veteran Natalie Moretz.

NUSO Successfully Enters New Chapter

NUSO, an omnichannel provider of cloud communications and collaboration solutions, recently announced a partnership with McCarthy Capital to recapitalize. The selling investors included Advantage Capital, James Goebel, and Gentsch Capital.

Advantage Capital Names Steven Lichtin as CEO of Advantage Renewables

New Managing Director to Oversee Strategy, Growth of Firm’s Clean Energy Development Platform

Connecticut-Based Whitman Controls Secures $4.5 Million Investment from Advantage Capital to Catalyze Business Growth

Whitman Controls, LLC. (‘Whitman Controls‘), an industry leader in the custom design and manufacturing of pressure, vacuum, level, and temperature switches, today announced it secured a $4.5 million investment led by leading impact investor Advantage Capital. The Bristol-based company will leverage the capital to support business growth initiatives and bring as many as 30 new jobs to the area.

Advantage Capital Names Newest Managing Directors

Leading impact investor, Advantage Capital, today announced the expansion of its senior leadership team, naming Brian Anderson, Tom Bitting and Franchesca Lorio as the firm’s newest Managing Directors.

Cloverleaf Secures $7.3 Million Series A Extension Led by Advantage Capital

Advantage Capital Invests $3 Million in Growing Military Aircraft Part Manufacturer Malone's CNC Machining, Inc.

Investment in Malone's CNC Machining to facilitate equipment purchase, provide working capital for expansion within Okla. community

Advantage Capital Secures $500 Million Production Tax Credits Transfer Deal for Vesper Energy's Hornet Solar Project

Hornet Solar, developed by Vesper Energy, is one of the nation's largest single-phase solar projects and will monetize more than $500 million of Production Tax Credits (PTCs) over 10 years

Advantage Capital Names New Vice President to Help Lead Growing Tax Credit Consulting Business

Advantage Capital, a leading impact investment firm, announced today the expansion of its Partner Services business line, which provides consulting services to clients seeking to participate in New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) programs designed to drive investment in underserved areas, with the addition of industry veteran Lisa Gibson.

Advantage Capital Invests $1.75 Million in Farmstead Manufacturing to Grow Production

Investment will allow Farmstead Manufacturing to grow its facility from 1,000-square-feet to 5,000-square-feet, adding 25-30 jobs in the local community.

Sabanci Renewables Closes $185M Tax Equity Financing with Advantage Capital for Cutlass Solar II Project

Advantage Capital, a leading impact investment firm, announced today that it has committed to provide a $185 million investment to Sabanci Renewables Inc., a North American subsidiary of Sabanci Holding, to complete the financing of its Cutlass Solar II project. Located approximately 40 miles southwest of Houston in Fort Bend County, Cutlass II is a 272 MWdc utility-scale solar project under construction in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), one of the largest U.S. markets for renewable energy development.

Advantage Capital Finances Affordable Housing Development in Rural Virginia

Mecklenburg Manor will offer safe, quality homes for families in South Hill, Va.

Advantage Capital Invests $4 Million in Local Las Vegas Innovator, Goodwrx, to Facilitate Expansion, Accelerate Job Growth

Series A Round provides Goodwrx with funding to hire new employees, expand its marketing efforts, further develop product features

Leading Impact Investor, Advantage Capital, Selected by the US Department of the Treasury to Participate in Federal New Market Tax Credits Program

New Market Tax Credits (NMTC) Program Incentivizes Investment in Underserved Areas, Allowing Advantage Capital to Provide Flexible Financing to Entrepreneurs Across America

Advantage Capital Builds Out Affordable Housing Team to Support the Growing Business Line, Accelerate Impact

Advantage Capital, a leading impact investment firm, today announced the expansion of its Affordable Housing Solutions team with the addition of two new team members, Tori Cook and Sean Stelken.

Advantage Capital Invests $3.35 Million in Vibrant Corporation to Facilitate Expansion, Increase Production

Series A Round provides Vibrant Corporation with funding to expand its workforce, scale production, anchor Operations in New Mexico

Advantage Capital Hires Industry Veteran Lynn Ambrosy to Help Accelerate Leading Impact Investment Firm’s Growth

New Managing Director Will Lead Important Low-income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Syndication Initiatives

Advantage Capital Invests $2.5 Million in Exum Instruments Inc. to Facilitate Expansion

Series A Round provides Exum Instruments Inc. with funding to scale production of its innovative premier product, The Massbox.

Advantage Capital Releases Annual Impact Report to Capture, Communicate Investment Outcomes

Leading impact investor Advantage Capital today published its annual impact report – providing a thorough overview of investments and outcomes from the firm’s efforts to support small businesses, finance affordable housing developments and expand access to renewable energy.

Advantage Capital Makes First Investment from Empower the Change Fund with a $7.5 million Commitment to General Trucking

Growth Capital Fund with partner NMSDC Business Consortium Fund (BCF) aims to close the racial wealth gap with targeted investments in minority-owned companies.

Advantage Capital, Arch Grants Announce Partnership to Support Entrepreneurs Committed to Growing Business in St. Louis

New resources made available to St. Louis startups through new partnership, $100,000 donation.

Advantage Capital, Son of a Saint Launch Scholarship for New Orleans Students

$100,000 donation from Advantage Capital to Son of a Saint expands existing partnership to help deserving boys and girls fund their education at New Orleans’ tuition-based schools

Advantage Capital Makes $2.5 million Impact Investment in Growing Ohio Company, Bezlio, to Help Spur Job Growth in the State

Investment made in connection with the Ohio New Markets Tax Credit Program—supported by Rep. Galonski and Sen. Sykes— provides funding to growing tech company, bringing quality jobs to Akron, Ohio

Why the Current Volatile Market is an Opportune Time for Impact Investing in Undercapitalized Entrepreneurs

In a recent article written by Advantage Capital Chief Impact Officer and Managing Director, Sandra M. Moore, she discusses how rather than trying to navigate volatile market conditions, a safer alternative for investors may be to look at impact investing in companies that historically have not had adequate access to funding.

How Incentives Help Ensure Investments Reach The Right Areas

In a recent Forbes piece, Advantage Capital Managing Director, Ryan Brennan unpacks the importance of public-private partnerships. These partnerships empower communities across the country by channeling capital into overlooked and underserved areas.

Advantage Capital Recognized as a Real Leaders Top Impact Company for 2023

Advantage Capital, a venture capital firm, small business lender and impact investor, announced today its ranking on the 2023 Real Leaders 300 Top Impact Companies list. The firm ranks 76th among all companies and 4th among other impact investors.

Finding and Funding Innovative Entrepreneurs Who Otherwise Get Missed

During the SOCAP Global 2022 conference, Advantage Capital managing director, Ryan Brennan joined Imogen Rose-Smith on the Money + Meaning podcast. In this riveting discussion Brennan speaks to the importance of funding innovative entrepreneurs who otherwise get missed and the mission behind Advantage Capital.

Advantage Capital Hires Nick Barbknecht to Support Advocacy Efforts and Lead Legislative Strategy for Impact Investing Firm’s Growing Renewable Energy Solutions Business Line

A new Senior Associate will help accelerate community and government relations for solar development and other public/private partnership initiatives.

Advantage Capital and the NMSDC Business Consortium Fund Announce New Limited Partners, Continued Progress for Minority Business Growth Fund

Empower the Change Fund adds additional Limited Partners, growing fund focused on providing access to capital to minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs)

Advantage Capital Hires Industry Veteran Cindy Colvin to Lead Impact Investing Firm’s Growing Low-income Housing Tax Credit Line of Business

New Managing Director will oversee strategy and day-to-day operations for financing affordable homes in overlooked, underserved areas.

US Department of the Treasury Awards Impact Investor, Advantage Capital, $35 Million to Continue Participation in New Market Tax Credits Program

New Market Tax Credits (NMTC) Program Incentivizes Investment in Underserved Areas, Allowing Advantage Capital to Provide Flexible Financing to Entrepreneurs Across America

Advantage Capital Partners with SOCAP Global for Cornerstone Impact Investing Event

Investors, entrepreneurs, policy leaders, corporations, academics to convene to align on action to accelerate progress toward a more equitable economy in the face of challenging market conditions

UnityLab Secures $4.5 Million Series A Funding to Accelerate Growth, Add Jobs and Expand Manufacturing Operations in Dushore, Pennsylvania

Advantage Capital leads round to fuel UnityLab’s market expansion strategy and mission to bring manufacturing, innovation, and a positive impact to small towns across the USA.

Beehive Industries Receives $2.1 Million Investment to Accelerate Market Growth for Cloud-Based Integrated Software Systems

The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA), in partnership with Advantage Capital, announced today a $2.1 million investment in Beehive Industries to help accelerate the company’s go-to-market strategy for its cloud-based integrated software systems.

Advantage Capital Names Julie Laperouse Chief Talent Officer to Support Venture Capital, Impact Investing Firm’s Continued Growth

New Chief Talent Officer will lead recruiting, leadership development, oversee all Human Resources initiatives for the firm

The Political Life Podcast: Combining Investing and Government Relations with Rachel Stern

This week, Advantage Capital's own, Rachel Stern joined The Political Life Podcast to discuss InState Partners' work in supporting emerging GovTech Businesses.

Advantage Capital Invests $7.5 Million in FIAT Products, Securing Jobs in Somerset

A recent investment in connection with the Kentucky New Markets Development Program will help FIAT Products stay in Somerset, transition to American-owned company.

Advantage Capital Hires Pete Byford as Senior Vice President

New SVP will co-lead the expansion and acceleration of growing business line dedicated to bringing capital, quality jobs to underserved areas across America

Lockers Manufacturing Receives $2.5 Million Investment to Support Growth and Expansion in Batesville, MS

Advantage Capital’s $2.5 million investment in Lockers Manufacturing will help the company onshore production, bringing 60 jobs to Batesville, MS.

Advantage Capital Releases Annual Impact Report

Venture Capital Firm, Small Business Lender, Impact Investor Advantage Capital Releases Job Creation, Community Impact Results; Reaches Major Milestone Celebrating 30th Anniversary as a Firm

Kansas Approves New Program Designed to Drive Affordable Housing Development in Distressed Areas Across the State

Impact Investor Advantage Capital Prepared to Provide Flexible Financing, Creative Capital Solutions to Support Projects that Create Community Stability

‘Empower the Change’ Growth Fund Aims to Close the Racial Wealth Gap

Venture Capital Firm, Small Business Lender, Impact Investor Advantage Capital Teams Up with NMSDC Business Consortium Fund to Introduce, Unveil the Empower the Change Fund

Advantage Capital Invests $2.75 Million in Thomson Plastics, Bringing Economic Growth to Rural Georgia

Advantage Capital, a venture capital firm, small business lender and impact investor, today announced a $2.75 million investment in Thomson-based plastic injection molder, Thomson Plastics, Inc. The funding, made in connection with the Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act (GARJA), will provide the company with working capital necessary to execute on growth opportunities and continue expanding its business in Thomson.

Advantage Capital and the NMSDC Business Consortium Fund Announce New Private Growth Fund

Advantage Capital and the NMSDC Business Consortium Fund (BCF) announced today the launch of a new fund dedicated to providing access to capital to minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs). The partnership represents a unique pairing that brings together the BCF’s 30-year history of providing access to capital to entrepreneurs of color with Advantage Capital’s 30 years of investment expertise in highly distressed urban core and rural communities.

Advantage Capital Hires Jeff Grass as Vice President of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Venture capital firm, small business lender and impact investor Advantage Capital has hired Jeff Grass to lead all corporate communications and marketing activities as Vice President of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement.

Advantage Capital Recognized as a Real Leaders 200 Top Impact Company for 2022

Venture capital firm, small business lender and impact investor, Advantage Capital announced today its ranking on the 2022 Real Leaders 200 Top Impact Companies list. Recognized as one of the world’s top impact companies for the fourth year in a row, Advantage Capital invests in small and growing businesses in economically underserved communities, to support jobs and drive inclusive economic growth.

Advantage Capital Awarded $60 Million Allocation in New Markets Tax Credit Program

U.S. Treasury program totals $5 billion to promote economic growth and jobs in distressed communities across the country.

Advantage Capital Invests $2 Million in FlyGuys

Series A funding, in connection with Louisiana’s New Markets Tax Credit Jobs Act, supports FlyGuys’ growth in nascent drone industry

Advantage Capital Invests $2.75 Million in Neighbors Cookies

Advantage Capital today announced a $2.75 million investment in West Monroe-based cookie dough and confectionary distributor, Neighbor’s Cookies. The investment will provide this woman-owned business with capital to expand operations and bring on as many as 15 new employees.

Trucking Innovation Secures $1.38M New Markets Investment from Advantage Capital

Investment fuels job growth and continued expansion in minority-owned and operated business; job count expected to more than double in two years.

Advantage Capital Hires Two Community Finance Fellows

Open Access Fellowship program aims to address underrepresentation by Black, Latinx and diverse professionals in community development finance

Advantage Capital Recognized as a Real Leaders 150 Top Impact Company for 2021

Ranking #39 out of 150, Advantage Capital joins companies like Patagonia, Beyond Meat and Tesla in this year’s list.

Advantage Capital Leads $4.25 Million Series A Round in AI Elder Care Solution Company, Ai2

An Investment in Algorithmic Intuition (Ai2) is powering the growth and expansion of this first-of-its-kind solution that pairs existing sensor technology with an open architecture, artificial intelligence (AI) platform to provide comprehensive eldercare monitoring.

Advantage Capital Invests $2.1 million in Las Vegas-Based Market Research Firm Precision Opinion

Advantage Capital today announced a $2.1 million investment in Las Vegas-based market research firm, Precision Opinion. The investment, made in connection with the Nevada New Markets Jobs Act (NMJA), provides working capital to support product development, sales and marketing, and talent acquisition.

Advantage Capital Completes Financing with Las Vegas-Based Staffing Agency, All-In Recruiting

Advantage Capital today announced a small business loan in Las Vegas-based staffing and recruitment agency, All-In Recruiting. This minority- and woman-owned boutique agency specializes in placing top talent and diverse professionals in mid- to senior-level positions for tech giants such as Microsoft and SharkNinja.

Advantage Capital survey: Job retention among small business portfolio companies remains consistent with pre-pandemic levels

Mid-year 2020 survey highlights jobs-based impact of portfolio companies nationwide

Advantage Capital Announces a $2.5 Million Investment in Las Vegas-Based Aviation Service Company, Maverick Helicopter

Advantage Capital today announced a $2.5 million investment in Las Vegas-based aviation service company, Maverick Helicopter. The investment will help the company weather the economic downturn attributed to COVID-19 and retain nearly 300 Nevada employees.

St. Louis-based Advantage Capital Secures $60 Million Allocation in New Markets Tax Credit Program

U.S. Treasury program totals more than $3.5 billion to promote economic growth and jobs in distressed communities across the country.

Advantage Capital Solar Partners Completes Financing With Generate Capital

Advantage Capital is partnering with Generate to facilitate the adoption of community solar projects in New York.

Advantage Capital Awarded $60 Million Allocation in New Markets Tax Credit Program

U.S. Treasury program totals more than $3.5 billion to promote economic growth and jobs in distressed communities across the country.

Advantage Capital Invests $5 Million in Cady Bag, Supporting Economic Development in Rural Georgia

Advantage Capital today announced a $5 million investment in Pearson-based Cady Bag—a leading producer of polypropylene fabrics and bags—in connection with the Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act (GARJA).

Advantage Capital Invests $2 Million in GAXtracts, Bringing New Jobs and Economic Development to Rural Georgia

GAXtracts seeks to expand its current facility and bring new jobs to Watkinsville, highlighting the economic impact of the Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act (GARJA).

Advantage Capital hires Erika Williams as Vice President of Talent

Venture capital firm and small business lender Advantage Capital has hired Erika Williams as Vice President of Talent.

Advantage Capital Solar Partners Completes Financing with Fund Managed by Greenbacker Capital Management

Advantage Capital continues to provide needed capital for small and mid-sized commercial and utility solar projects.

Advantage Capital Invests $2.94 Million in Cultiva, Supporting Company Expansion in Las Vegas

Advantage Capital announced a $2.94 million investment in Las Vegas-based Cultiva, LLC. The investment, made in connection with the Nevada New Markets Jobs Act, comes at a time when critical resources are needed to help shore up businesses around the country affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Advantage Capital Solar Partners Completes Equity Financing With Delaware River Solar

Operating under New York’s Community Distributed Generation program, the projects together generate enough energy to power the equivalent of 2,200 homes.

Advantage Capital makes Real Leaders 100 Top Impact Companies for second year in a row

Today, Advantage Capital – for the second year in a row – made the Real Leaders 100 Top Impact Companies list. Weighing in at #30 this year, we are in good company among major global brands and impact leaders, such as Patagonia, Chobani, Unilever and Tesla. We are thrilled to make this list again and receive this great recognition.

Advantage Capital Invests in First Orion, Supporting HQ Expansion and Job Creation in North Little Rock

The First Orion investment, in connection with the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program, supports the company’s growth and promotes local economic development and jobs in North Little Rock.

Advantage Capital Invests $1.75 Million in StruXure, Bringing Jobs and Economic Development to Rural Georgia

StruXure looks to expand its current facility and bring new jobs to Lumpkin County, highlighting the economic impact of the Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act (GARJA).

E-Pak Manufacturing Receives Investment From Advantage Capital to Fund New Growth Opportunities

E-Pak Manufacturing, a leader in the steel roll-off container and trailer industry, announced today that the company has closed on a preferred equity investment by Advantage Capital. This new funding, in connection with the Ohio Rural Business Growth Program, allows E-Pak to continue to expand its product lines and grow jobs in rural northeastern Ohio.

Advantage Capital Invests in Capital City Trucking, Supporting Business and Job Growth in Mississippi

Today, Advantage Capital announced a $3.375 million investment in Richland, Mississippi-based Capital City Trucking. This follows an initial investment earlier in 2019, which allowed the freight company to triple its employee base and pursue significant growth opportunities.

Advantage Capital Invests in MeltBlown Technologies, Supporting Economic Growth in Rural Georgia

Advantage Capital today announced an investment in MeltBlown Technologies, a leading manufacturer of industrial absorbents. The investment was made through the Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act program and supports the company’s anticipated growth while adding over a half-dozen jobs in the near term.

Advantage Capital Expands Executive Leadership Team With the Return of Ryan Brennan, Former COO of OPIC, as Managing Director

Advantage Capital announced today that Ryan Brennan will join the firm as Managing Director. Brennan will lead efforts to foster access to capital and economic development in underserved communities across the country. He will also join the leadership of the firm’s fundraising team and spearhead new initiatives to strengthen and develop internal talent and assets.

Rural Counties Receive Economic Lift with Georgia Program

Through the Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act (GARJA), Advantage Capital made an investment in Danimer Scientific, a growing company focused on helping to end global plastic pollution. Danimer’s growth in rural Bainbridge, Georgia, is highlighted in the Summer 2019 issue of Georgia County Government magazine as part of a special focus on rural counties and the economic lift made possible through the GARJA program.

Advantage Capital Invests in Danimer Scientific, Supporting Company’s Growth in Rural Georgia

Advantage Capital today announced a $6.5 million investment in Danimer Scientific, a leading biotechnology company producing biodegradable and compostable polymers used in consumer and industrial products. The investment was made through the GARJA program and supports the company’s anticipated growth as it seeks to boost capacity and significantly increase its workforce at its Bainbridge, GA location over the next few years.

Louisiana, look to the past to help secure your future

While other states have followed our lead for 30 years, Louisiana should now wisely learn from their efforts. Policymakers can draw lessons from how incentive programs have evolved in other states, learn from their mistakes and adopt their innovations. That will place us on the cutting edge of new approaches, says Advantage Capital Managing Director Michael Johnson, in the latest City Business article posted February 21.

Opportunity Zones offer new life in long-ignored Louisiana neighborhoods

Ensuring that Opportunity Zones are successful requires thinking through with private and public parties how to protect existing residents and businesses while creating opportunity that’s needed for future growth, says Advantage Capital Vice President Philip Ruppel. Learn more about the Opportunity Zone program and where the real value may come into play, for maximum community impact throughout Louisiana.

Outside NOLA City Limits: Rural Louisiana Could Use a Kickstart

Louisiana’s rural small businesses need capital to grow and create new opportunities. Without it, thriving rural communities can turn into ghost towns, says Advantage Capital Principal Tony Toups.

Incentives Turn New Orleans Into a Tech Boom City

The thing about incentives is that in igniting growth and inspiring entrepreneurs, cities like New Orleans become a magnet for top-tier new talent that fire up new phases of expansion, says Advantage Capital Chief Financial Officer Justin Obletz.

Advantage Capital Selected to the Inaugural Real Leaders 100 Top Impact Companies

We are honored to be selected to the inaugural Real Leaders 100 Top Impact Companies. Read more about us and other RL100 companies that prove business can be a Force for Good.

Advantage Capital Invests in Momentum Solar, Supporting Company’s Explosive Growth and Strengthening the Clean Energy Economy

Advantage Capital today announced a $4.1 million investment in Momentum Solar, a residential solar company offering solar design, engineering and installation services across New Jersey, New York and five other states. The investment, through the Grow NJ program, supports the company’s expansion plans and growth strategy.

Advantage Capital Invests in Mirac, Preserving Company’s Strong Manufacturing Presence in Rural Ohio

Advantage Capital today announced a $7.55 million investment in Mirac, Inc., a rural Ohio-based electronics assembly and fabrication company with locations in Lynchburg and West Union, that will help keep jobs in rural Ohio.

Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits Volume 9 Issue 9: NMTC Investment in Operating Businesses Complex, Beneficial

It's not simple to invest NMTCs in operating businesses, but it's impactful. It comes down to permanent, quality and accessible jobs, says Advantage Capital Managing Director Jonathan Goldstein.

Advantage Capital Invests in Ohio-Based RXQ Compounding, LLC

Advantage Capital today announced a nearly $3.6 million investment in RXQ Compounding, LLC, an FDA-approved outsourcing facility that manufactures medical formularies and medications used in physician offices and hospitals across the country, located in Athens County, one of Ohio’s hardest hit rural areas.

Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners Invests in New Hampshire-Based Rustic Crust, Inc.

Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners, LP (ACAP) invests in Rustic Crust, Inc., a “better-for-you” pizza company.

Advantage Capital Picks Winning Teams in Revitalizing Communities and Putting Capital to Work

Advantage Capital celebrates some of the country's top emerging leaders in community finance at MIT's Community Finance Challenge.

Advantage Capital Portfolio Company Cleveland HeartLab, Inc. Acquired by Quest Diagnostics

Cleveland HeartLab becomes the base for Quest Diagnostics’ first national center of excellence in cardiometabolic disorders.

Advantage Capital Napa, CA Office Statement

For Immediate Release: Advantage Capital’s office in Napa, California will be closed until further notice as a result of the recent Northern California fires.

Advantage Capital Managing Director Ryan Brennan Appointed to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Advantage Capital has announced that Managing Director Ryan Brennan has been appointed as Vice President, Office of Investment Policy at the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the development finance arm of the federal government.

Advantage Capital Will Use NMTC Allocation to Spur Economic Growth

On November 22, 2016, Advantage Capital announced that it was awarded an $80-million allocation in the federal New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program. Administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, this program helps economically distressed communities attract private investment capital. This brings Advantage Capital’s total awards to $739 million since 2001.

Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners Invests in Florida-Based Vintage Italia

Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners, LP (ACAP), along with Silas Capital and Emil Capital Partners, announced today it is leading a $3 million financing round in Florida-based Vintage Italia. Dedicated to providing capital to companies in food and agribusiness industries, ACAP has selected Vintage Italia – founded by entrepreneur Jerry Bello – as the first company within the snack food category to receive support from the fund.

Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners Invests in California-Based Hip Chick Farms

Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners, LC (ACAP) announced today a $2-million investment in Hip Chick Farms, which offers a line of organic and fully cooked frozen poultry entrées. The investment comes at a time of growth for Hip Chick Farms, supporting its release of new products as the company begins to supply to large retailers Target and Kroger.