Small Business
Supporting Small Businesses
We invest in growth-ready businesses across rural and urban communities, focusing on regions where access to capital is limited and where investing for outcomes has the greatest impact.
As traditional financing tightens, we deploy capital where it is needed most—helping businesses expand, strengthen supply chains, and create quality jobs.
Through public-private partnerships, we structure flexible investments designed to deliver durable economic outcomes.
2025 SNAPSHOT
To date, we have invested more than $4.4 billion supporting more than 1,000 companies and 77,000 jobs.
“Advantage Capital sits at the intersection of public policy and private investment. We know that pairing the strengths of both is the most effective way to support small businesses. We are proud to play our part.”
Impact by the Numbers
Our latest survey of our active portfolio companies uncovered:
98%
of employees receive health benefits
96%
of employees have access to wealth creation programs like a 401(k)
89%
offer training opportunities
82%
of jobs are accessible to those without a college degree
Our Investing in Action
MALONE'S CNC MACHINING
Expanding Opportunity While Reinforcing Domestic Supply Chains
Malone’s CNC Machining in Grove, Oklahoma provides high-quality manufacturing jobs in a rural community where economic opportunity can be limited. For more than 30 years, the company has been a steady employer in the area, offering accessible careers with competitive wages, benefits, and ongoing skills training.
When supply chain disruptions doubled Malone’s processing time and strained cash flow, investments made in connection with the federal NMTC and Oklahoma Rural Jobs programs provided flexible funding to stabilize the company and support continued operations. As domestic manufacturing becomes increasingly important to national supply chains, Malone’s is expanding capacity, investing in new equipment, and preparing to add new jobs—demonstrating how investing for outcomes can strengthen local economies while reinforcing critical U.S. manufacturing capabilities.
BAKER PRODUCTS
Driving Local Growth Where Jobs Matter Most
Baker Products is a manufacturer based in rural Ellington, Missouri, producing specialized wood-processing machinery and industrial wood products. The company recently completed an expansion supported by investments through the federal NMTC and Missouri Rural Access to Capital programs, which provided critical funding for a facility buildout, expansion into new product lines, and increased production capacity.
Today, Baker employs more than 100 people and continues to grow, serving as a key economic anchor in the region. The company offers competitive wages, health benefits, and retirement access, while also supporting broader economic activity through its relationships with local suppliers and small businesses—demonstrating how strategic investment can foster long-term stability and community growth.