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Enhanced Capital Partners

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Enhanced Capital Partners is a prominent national investment firm based in New York, specializing in providing flexible capital solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the United States. With over $5 billion in assets under management, the firm employs a multi-strategy approach to investment, encompassing venture capital, growth equity, tax credit financing, and Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) funds. This diverse operational model allows Enhanced Capital to cater to a wide spectrum of capital needs, from early-stage growth to significant expansion and recapitalization efforts.

The firm's investment philosophy is rooted in identifying and supporting companies that not only offer strong financial returns but also contribute positively to economic development and job creation. Their venture capital arm typically targets investments ranging from $1 million to $5 million, focusing on innovative early to growth-stage companies. For more mature businesses seeking expansion capital, their growth equity strategy provides larger commitments, often between $5 million and $20 million. Additionally, Enhanced Capital is a significant player in the SBIC program, offering debt and equity capital to small businesses, with typical investment sizes for these funds falling between $2 million and $15 million.

Beyond traditional equity and debt, Enhanced Capital is a leader in tax credit finance, leveraging programs such as New Markets Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits to spur development in underserved communities. This specialized expertise allows them to structure complex transactions that align private investment with public policy goals, fostering economic revitalization and community impact. Their commitment to these specialized financing structures underscores their dedication to a broader impact investing thesis, aiming to generate both financial returns and measurable social benefits.

Enhanced Capital's long-standing presence and deep expertise across various capital markets position them as a versatile partner for companies seeking strategic funding. Their ability to deploy capital through multiple vehicles, combined with a focus on both financial performance and positive societal impact, makes them a distinctive firm in the investment landscape. This comprehensive approach enables them to support a wide array of businesses, contributing to job growth and economic vitality nationwide.

Investor Profile

Enhanced Capital Partners has backed more than 27 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Debt Financing, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Telecommunications, Manufacturing.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $20M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (30%)
  • Debt Financing (22%)
  • Series A (19%)
  • Series B (15%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (7%)
  • Series D (4%)
  • Seed (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Telecommunications
  • Manufacturing
  • Hardware
  • Information Technology
  • Health Care
  • Electronics
  • Wireless
  • Project Management
  • Enterprise Software
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Enhanced Capital Partners frequently co-invest with?

Vital Venture Capital
North America, Maryland, United States, Bethesda
Co-Investments: 1
LaunchCapital
North America, Connecticut, United States, New Haven
Co-Investments: 2
Connecticut Innovations
North America, Connecticut, United States, Rocky Hill
Co-Investments: 4
Louisiana Funds
North America, Louisiana, United States, Baton Rouge
Co-Investments: 2
Rand Capital
North America, New York, United States, Buffalo
Co-Investments: 2
Advantage Capital
North America, Louisiana, United States, New Orleans
Co-Investments: 10
LT
North America, Louisiana, United States, Baton Rouge
Co-Investments: 3
ArrowPath Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Redwood Shores
Co-Investments: 1
FA Technology Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Waltham
Co-Investments: 2
Golden Seeds
North America, New York, United States, Flushing
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Enhanced Capital Partners often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
DS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Enhanced Capital Partners?

iCleanse

Avon, Connecticut, United States

ICleanse develops chemical-free disinfection stations used in the medical, food, education, and other markets.

HardwareMobile DevicesSoftware
Debt FinancingOct 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
iCleanse

Avon, Connecticut, United States

ICleanse develops chemical-free disinfection stations used in the medical, food, education, and other markets.

HardwareMobile DevicesSoftware
Debt FinancingOct 10, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Crossroads Impact Corp

Austin, Texas, United States

Crossroads Impact Corp is a global provider of customer-driven data archive solutions.

Communications InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Post Ipo EquityJul 11, 2022
Amount Raised: $180,000,000
Inbox Health

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Inbox Health is a digital healthcare company that designs a tool to automate bills and give patients additional insights into their charges.

BillingHealth CarePaymentsSoftware
SeedFeb 6, 2017
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
MacroFab

Houston, Texas, United States

MacroFab is a technology platform built to automate and optimize electronics manufacturing processes for OEMs.

ElectronicsHardwareInternet of ThingsManufacturingSaaS
Series UnknownJan 18, 2017
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Vino Volo

San Francisco, California, United States

Vino Volo is a wine store that operates wine tasting lounges and retail wine shops at 18 airport terminals and 1 city location.

HospitalityRetailRetail Technology
Debt FinancingDec 1, 2015
Designed Alloy Products

Aurora, Illinois, United States

Designed Alloy Products is an industrial manufacturer of metal alloy products and components.

Industrial ManufacturingManufacturingPrecious Metals
Debt FinancingJul 29, 2014
Precipio Diagnostics

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Precipio Diagnostics is a cancer diagnostics reference laboratory delivering advanced diagnostics, advice and personalized medicine.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsPrecision Medicine
Series BOct 28, 2013
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
SciAps

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

SciAps offers field-hardened and portable analytical instruments that measures compounds, minerals, and elements.

AnalyticsElectronicsHardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Debt FinancingJul 26, 2013
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Emme E2MS

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Emme E2MS provides energy management solutions for the light commercial and residential markets.

EnergyRenewable EnergySensorWireless
Series AOct 11, 2012
Amount Raised: $3,000,000