Advantage Capital
VC Fund
New Orleans, United States
Advantage Capital is a VC fund in New Orleans focused on Manufacturing and Food and Beverage. Advantage Capital has invested over $3.8 billion in more than 800 portfolio companies and projects nationwide since 1992. The firm specializes in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt capital investments spanning three distinct but complementary themes, driving local economic development and lasting impact in underserved communities.____________________Growing Small Business // 800+ PORTFOLIO COMPANIES // 34 STATES // 66,000+ JOBS SUPPORTED // Small businesses and the entrepreneurs who power them are fundamental to the U.S. economy, driving inclusive economic expansion that allows people and communities to thrive. Advantage Capital offers debt and equity investment opportunities and can provide senior, unitranche and subordinated debt, as well as minority equity financing. The firm invests in companies from a diverse array of industry sectors, including manufacturing, technology and business services, among others. It seeks to make an initial investment between $500K and $10M in companies with $1M+ EBITDA.Financing Affordable Homes // 89 PROJECTS SINCE 2015 // 8,000+ FAMILIES & SENIORS HOUSED // 7 STATES // Creating stronger communities goes beyond business investment and jobs. Financing housing in these same communities creates even more positive and lasting impacts.Expanding Renewable Energy Solutions // $130M IN CAPITAL DEPLOYED // 65 PROJECTS // 20,000+ HOMES POWERED // Increased access to renewable energy supports local green jobs and economic development while building the framework for tomorrow's carbon-free America. ____________________Geographic Focus: Advantage Capital is committed to impact nationwide, with current emphasis in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia____________________Advantage Capital is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana and has offices in the following locations: St. Louis, MO; New York, NY; Austin, TX; Hanover, NH; Washington, D.C.; Napa, CA; Nevada.
- Total investments:
- 564
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 16%
- Fund size:
- $55M
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries Advantage Capital invests in
Stages Advantage Capital invests in
Countries Advantage Capital invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| See all 21 contacts → | |||
Round size
- Series A
- $2.4M–$14M
- Debt Financing
- $310k–$12M
- Venture - Series Unknown
- $2.2M–$21M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Manufacturing 114 (20%)
- Food and Beverage 33 (6%)
- Software 32 (6%)
- Health Care 30 (5%)
- Biotechnology 21 (4%)
Stage
- Debt Financing 240 (43%)
- Series A 53 (9%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 52 (9%)
- Series B 32 (6%)
- Funding Round 28 (5%)
Country
- United States 346 (61%)
- China 3 (1%)
- Canada 3 (1%)
- Turkey 1 (0%)
- Germany 1 (0%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Greg Hulecki
Venture Partner
|
Venture Partner | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
Gregory Gish
Senior Vice-President
|
Senior Vice-President | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Jeffrey Gentsch
Venture Partner
|
Venture Partner | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Reid Hutchins
Principal
|
Principal | Total investments: 3 | Find email | |
Tommy Titus
Vice-President of Business Development
|
Vice-President of Business Development | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 21 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dimension Renewable Energy team has more than a decade of experience developing renewable energy projects around the world. | Aug 17, 2026 | ||
| Startorus Fusion focuses on developing and commercializing fusion energy technologies, aiming for controllable device miniaturization, commercialization, and fast iteration, integrating design, R&D, operation, and maintenance. | $130.4M / Series A / Aug 08, 2026 | ||
| Sabanci Renewables participates in the US renewables market by utilizing the execution and operational expertise of its current energy companies to build a substantial renewables portfolio that comprises onshore wind, utility-scale solar, and battery storage. | $151M / Jun 01, 2026 | ||
| Neato is an integrated, strategic e-commerce partner for retail brands. | $25M / Series A / Apr 14, 2026 | ||
| Noovo manufactures luxury recreational vehicles on wheels. | $2.2M / Venture - Series Unknown / Dec 09, 2025 | ||
| Origis Energy is a solar development and construction firm that brings clean solar and energy storage solutions. Origis Energy specializes in large-scale solar power projects. They design, build, and operate solar farms that generate clean electricity for utilities, corporations, and communities. Their projects span various stages from initial siteassessment and project development to engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and long-term operations and maintenance (O&M). | $265M / Dec 02, 2025 | ||
| beatBread is a pioneering music and finance company that empowers artists to take control of their careers without giving away ownership of their music or their decision-making power. Founded in 2020, beatBread brings together a team with deep experience in music, finance, artificial intelligence and machine learning to create new opportunities forartists and their managers. beatBread provides independent and unsigned artists with financial advances that are repaid through a limited share of revenues from streaming and airplay, over a period of the artist's choosing. | $124M / Aug 05, 2025 | ||
| Organizational Development Resource Group is solving complex problems for federal clients by developing solutions in the areas of communications, multimedia, information technology, organizational development, coaching, thought leadership, and grants management. They provide customized solutions to the customer and company needs. The customercontact through phone number, email, and application form. | $3M / Venture - Series Unknown / Jun 17, 2025 | ||
| Specialty has been a trusted leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels and related products in the United States. | Private Equity / May 06, 2025 | ||
| Specialty has been a trusted leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels and related products in the United States. | $11.5M / Debt Financing / May 06, 2025 | ||
| See all 564 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Advantage Capital invest in?
Advantage Capital invests primarily in Manufacturing, Food and Beverage and Software startups, most often at Debt Financing and Series A stage. Most of the 564 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Advantage Capital's check size?
Advantage Capital typically joins rounds of $2.4M–$14M at Series A, $310k–$12M at Debt Financing and $2.2M–$21M at Venture - Series Unknown. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Advantage Capital participates in.
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Who are the partners at Advantage Capital?
The team at Advantage Capital includes Greg Hulecki (Venture Partner), Gregory Gish (Senior Vice-President) and Jeffrey Gentsch (Venture Partner), among 21 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Oct 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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