Capital for Growth-Ready West Virginia Businesses

Flexible financing for West Virginia businesses ready to expand, hire, and thrive.
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Who We Are

Advantage Capital is a national investment firm committed to closing capital gaps in underserved and rural markets. Together with our partners, we have invested more than $4.4 billion in small businesses nationwide.

We partner with business owners and community leaders to close capital gaps, strengthen local economies, and help West Virginia companies grow. 

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What We Offer

Through the WV First Small Business Growth Program, we provide growth-ready companies with financing tailored to business needs. We help West Virginia companies secure growth capital when traditional lenders can't meet their financing needs.

If your company is growth-ready and meets program criteria, we can help bridge capital gaps and strengthen your future.

Financing Options:

  • Senior-stretch, subordinated, or mezzanine debt

  • Minority equity investments

  • Flexible terms with interest-only periods and adjusted amortization

Funding Uses:

  • Working Capital

  • Expansion & Hiring

  • Ownership Transitions

  • Buyouts & Acquisitions

  • Equipment Financing

  • Debt Refinancing

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Who We Support

We partner with West Virginia businesses that fuel local economies and drive long-term growth. 

Eligibility Snapshot:

  • Up to $7.5MM Investment
  • Fewer than 250 Employees at Initial Qualified Investment
  • Principal Business Operations in West Virginia
  • At Least 60% of Employees or Payroll Located in West Virginia
  • Relocating Businesses Eligible if Requirements Are Met Within 180 Days of Closing
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Ready to grow your business?

We’re here to help you access the capital you need to expand, create jobs, and strengthen your community.

Advantage Capital Investment Adviser, LLC (“ACIA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Advantage Capital Management Corporation (“Advantage Capital”), is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Advantage Capital itself is not registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Any advisory services described in documents directly or indirectly disseminated by Advantage Capital are provided exclusively by ACIA. The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Any offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to purchase any security or investment product will be made in compliance with applicable state and federal securities laws pursuant to a definitive confidential offering memorandum and/or similar documentation. Advantage Capital is an equal opportunity provider.