Advantage Capital Expands Investment Team with Addition of Industry Veteran Jeff DePlanty

ST. LOUIS, August 25, 2026 - Leading impact investment firm Advantage Capital today announced the addition of Jeff DePlanty as Principal on its investment team, strengthening the firm's ability to provide flexible capital and strategic support to growth-ready businesses across the country.

"Our investment strategy is rooted in working alongside entrepreneurs to help them build strong businesses that create jobs and spur economic opportunity," said Justin Obletz, Managing Director, Advantage Capital. "Jeff's leadership, experience and expertise will add depth to the work we're doing today, while accelerating our ability to support portfolio companies as they scale."

In this senior leadership role, DePlanty will lead efforts to identify and evaluate new investment opportunities while driving the strategic growth and performance of the firm's small business portfolio. He brings extensive investment, financial and operational leadership experience, most recently through executive and senior roles at WILsquare Capital, Benford Capital Partners, Chemline and Harbour Group.

"I'm excited to join a firm with a proven track record of investing in promising businesses and entrepreneurs in communities that too often lack access to capital," said DePlanty. "There is tremendous opportunity to build upon that foundation, and I look forward to working alongside our team and portfolio company leaders to drive growth, create value and expand the impact of our investments."

About Advantage Capital

Advantage Capital is a leading impact investment firm with an emphasis on driving capital to underserved areas. The firm provides flexible financing to growth-ready entrepreneurs and industries located in communities that often lack access to conventional sources of capital. Since 1992, the firm has invested more than $4.4 billion in over 1,000 companies supporting more than 77,000 quality jobs. The firm also invests with intention in affordable housing developments and renewable energy solutions to grow economies and communities. Learn more at Advantagecap.com.

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