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 build 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, Civic and Economic Development Organizations

Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce

Alabama Coalition for Capital

Alliance for Economic Development

Association for Corporate Growth

Center for Economic Growth

Center for Emerging Technologies (St. Louis)

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

Civic Center Foundation Board (Glens Falls, New York)

Community Development Venture Capital Alliance

Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa

D.C. Coalition for Capital

Enterprise Corporation of the Delta

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Grace Hill Women's Business Center

Hawthorn Foundation (Missouri)

Idea Village (New Orleans)

International Economic Development Council

International Institute of St. Louis

Louisiana Hurricane Recovery Advisory Council

Mississippi Enterprise for Technology

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

New Orleans Council of Business Economists

New York State Economic Development Council

St. Louis Arch Angels

St. Louis Capital Alliance

St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association

Small Business Week of Eastern Missouri, Inc.

Smart Start Venture Forum (New York)

Texas Coalition for Capital

Upstate Venture Association of New York

Warren County Economic Development Corporation (New York)

Community Service Organizations

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri

Boys Hope Girls Hope

Edgewood Children's Center

Habitat for Humanity — St. Tammany West

Independence Center, St. Louis

Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Disaster Relief

Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants LEAP Program

Missourians for Effective Autism Treatment