# Jeffrey Gentsch

> Jeffrey Gentsch is a funding round investor at Advantage Capital backing Hospital. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Advantage Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/advantage-capital-partners)
- Location: Saint Louis, United States
- Total investments: 1
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgentsch/

Jeffrey Gentsch is a funding round investor at Advantage Capital in Saint Louis focused on Hospital and Health Diagnostics. Jeffrey C. Gentsch serves as a venture partner for Advantage Capital Partners and brings over 25 years of private equity investing experience to the firm. Jeffrey Gentsch is the founder of Gentsch Capital Partners, a middle market private equity firm and previously was the partner in charge of the St. Louis office of Key Principal Partners, amiddle market venture and growth capital equity firm, and a Managing Director of Harbour Group, a middle market buyout firm. Jeffrey Gentsch’s early career included leverage buyout banking at Barclays Bank and Continental Illinois Bank in New York and Chicago.Jeffrey Gentsch earned a bachelor’s degree in Cellular Biology from the University of Kansas and an M.B.A in Finance from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. His community involvement includes board roles at the Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation and Chairman of the Washington University in St. Louis Alumni Board of Governors.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hospital | 1 | 100% |
| Health Diagnostics | 1 | 100% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gravity Diagnostics | Gravity Diagnostics is a full-service state-of-the-art CLIA laboratory licensed in all 50 states providing innovative laboratory testing in the areas of COVID-19, Upper Respiratory, Toxicology, Pharmacogenomics, and Sexually Transmitted Infections. We are an advocate for physicians, patients, and our communities, supporting them with unsurpassedintegrity, regulatory compliance, and clinical expertise. | $5M |  |  |  |

1 of 1 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Community Development Venture Capital Alliance](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/community-development-venture-capital-alliance) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About Advantage Capital

VC Fund · New Orleans, United States

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.

5 contacts available at Advantage Capital.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Greg Hulecki | Venture Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/greg-hulecki |
| Gregory Gish | Senior Vice-President | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/gregory-gish |
| Jeffrey Gentsch | Venture Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jeffrey-gentsch |
| Reid Hutchins | Principal | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/reid-hutchins |
| Tommy Titus | Vice-President of Business Development | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/tommy-titus |

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## FAQ

### What does Jeffrey Gentsch invest in?

Jeffrey Gentsch invests primarily in Hospital and Health Diagnostics startups, most often at Funding Round stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

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