SBICs provide equity capital, long-term loans, debt-equity investments and management assistance to small businesses.
SBIC Investment and Financing Companies Located in Texas
Alliance Enterprise Corporation
Donald R. Lawhorne, President
2435 North Central Expressway
Suite 200
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972)991-1597 Fax: (972)991-1647
Email: info@pacesettercapital.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $1,000,000
Preferred Max: $3,000,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Debt with Equity
Straight Equity
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Later Stage
Expansion
Buyouts
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Mfg. Specialty
Electronics
Broadcast
Food Processors
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
Mostly Southwest
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
To provide long-term venture capital
to well-managed growing businesses
owned and managed by minority
entrepreneurs.
AMT Capital, Ltd.
Tom H. Delimitros, CGP
14241 Dallas Parkway
Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75254-
Phone: (214)905-9757 Fax: (214)905-9761
Email: TDeliAMT@aol.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $250,000
Preferred Max: $750,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Equity
Subordinated Debt
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Early Stage
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Advanced Materials
Specialty Chemicals
Manufacturing Processes
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
National
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Invest in companies whose value added
results from technology related to advanced
materials, specialty chemicals, and new
manufacturing processes.
BA Capital Company, L.P.
Doug Williamson, Sr. Vice President
901 Main Street, 22nd Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214)508-0900 Fax: (214)508-0985
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $0
Preferred Max: $0
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Banc One Capital Partners, LLC
Suzanne B. Kriscunas, Managing Director
Suzanne B. Kriscunas, Managing Director
300 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75201
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $0
Preferred Max: $0
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Blue Sage Capital, L.P.
Pat M. Baskin, Jr., Contact
114 West 7th Street, Suite 820
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512)536-1900 Fax: (512)236-9215
Email: bo.baskin@lbjhc.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $0
Preferred Max: $0
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Capital Southwest Venture Corp.
William R. Thomas, President
12900 Preston Road, Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (972)233-8242 Fax: (972)233-7362
Email: skhodgson@capitalsouthwest.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $1,000,000
Preferred Max: $6,000,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Prefer Equity-Type Investments
Subordinated Debt
Loans
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Early
Expansion
Later Stages
MBO
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Manufacturing
Retail
Technology
No Real Estate or Banking
Medical/Health
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
National
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
To achieve capital appreciation through
long-term investments in businesses
given the capital provided by our
investment believed to have favorable
growth potential.
Catalyst Fund, Ltd. (The)
Richard L. Herrman, Manager
Two Riverway, Suite 1710
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713)623-8133 Fax: (713)623-0473
Email: gillioz@thecatalystgroup.net
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $500,000
Preferred Max: $1,000,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Subordinated Debt
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Acquisition
MBO
Second Stage
Third Stage
Expansion
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Diversified
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
National
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Expansion or transaction financing
to companies with revenues greater than
$3 million and profitable.
Catalyst/Hall Growth Capital, LP
Rick Herrman, Contact
Two Riverway, Suite 1710
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713)623-8133 Fax: (713)623-0473
Email: herrman@thecatalystgroup.net
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $0
Preferred Max: $0
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Chen's Financial Group, Inc. (SSBIC)
Samuel S. C. Chen, President
8303 Southwest Freeway, Suite 750
Houston, TX 77074
Phone: (713)772-8868 Fax: (713)772-2168
Email: chens8868@aol.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $50,000
Preferred Max: $450,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Loans
Equity
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Seed
Acquisition
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Hotel/Motel
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
Houston, TX
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Specializes in hotel and motel developments
and acquisitions.
First Capital Group of Texas II, L.P.
Wm. Ward Greenwood
100 Congress Avenue, Suite 730
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512)494-9754 Fax: (512)494-9756
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $0
Preferred Max: $0
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
First Capital Group of Texas II, L.P.
Messrs. Blanchard, Greenwood, & Locy
750 East Mulberry, Suite 305
San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (210)736-4233 Fax: (210)736-5449
Email: jpblanchard@firstcapitalgroup.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $500,000
Preferred Max: $1,500,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Convertible Preferred
Convertible Sub Debt
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Early Stage
Expansion
Later Stage
MBO
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Communications
Electronic Technology
Manufacturing
Healthcare/Medical
Energy/Environment
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
Texas
Southwest
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Invests in well-managed, middle-market
companies located primarily in Texas
or the near Southwest.
First Capital Group of Texas III, L.P.
Jeffrey P. Blanchard, Contact
750 E. Mulberry, Suite 305
San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (210)736-4233 Fax: (210)736-5449
Email: jpblanchard@firstcapitalgroup.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $0
Preferred Max: $0
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
HCT Capital Corp.
Vichy Woodward Young, Jr., President
4916 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: (817)763-8706 Fax: (817)377-8049
Email: VWYoung@email.msn.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min:
Preferred Max: $250,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Loans
Equity
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Seed
Early Stage
Expansion
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Health
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
Southwest
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Independent Bankers Capital Fund, L.P.
Floyd Collins, Barry Conrad, Contacts
1700 Pacific Avenue,
Suite 2740
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214)765-1350 Fax: (214)765-1360
Email: mtaylor@independentbankerscap.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $2,000,000
Preferred Max: $3,000,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Equity
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Expansion
Later Stage
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Diversified
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
Texas
Southwest
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Jardine Capital Corp.
Lawrence Wong, President
6638 Sharpstown Green Circle
Houston, TX 77036
Phone: (713)271-7077 Fax: (713)271-7577
Email: lklwong@yahoo.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min:
Preferred Max: $260,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Loans
Equity
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Expansion
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Diversified
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
North
South
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Main Street Mezzanine Fund, L.P.
Todd A. Reppert, Contact
1300 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 800
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713)350-6029 Fax: (713)350-6042
Email: treppert@mainstreethouston.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $0
Preferred Max: $0
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
MESBIC Ventures, Inc.
Donald R. Lawhorne, President
2435 North Central Expressway
Suite 200
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972)991-1597 Fax: (972)991-1647
Email: info@pacesettercapital.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $1,000,000
Preferred Max: $3,000,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Debt w/Equity
Straight Equity
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Expansion
Later Stage
Buyouts
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Mfg. Specialty
Electronics
Broadcast
Food Processors
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
Mostly Southwest
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
To provide long-term venture capital
to well-managed growing businesses owned
and managed by minority entrepreneurs.
North Texas MESBIC, Inc. (SSBIC)
Allan Lee, President
9500 Forest Lane, Suite 430
Dallas, TX 75243
Phone: (214)221-3565 Fax: (214)221-3566
Email: NTM168@aol.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $150,000
Preferred Max: $250,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Loans
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Early Stage
Expansion
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Retail
Wholesalers
Distributors
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
State of Texas
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
PMC Investment Corporation (SSBIC)
Andrew S. Rosemore, President
18111 Preston Road, Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75252
Phone: (972)349-3200 Fax: (972)349-3265
Email: barryb@pmccapital.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min:
Preferred Max: $1,500,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Secure Lender
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
All Stages
including Start-Ups
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Diversified
Specializing in Motel & Franchise
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
National
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Power Equities, Inc.
Donald Lawhorne and Thomas Gerron
2435 North Central Expressway
Suite 200
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972)991-1597 Fax: (972)991-4770
Email: info@mvhc.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $100,000
Preferred Max: $500,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Sub. Debt w/Warrants
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Early Stage
Expansion
Acquisition
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Manufacturing
Wholesale Distribution
Franchise
Services
Diversified
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
Southeast
Mid-Atlantic
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
To provide long-term venture capital
to well-managed growing businesses owned
and managed by minority entrepreneurs.
Red River Ventures I, L.P.
J. Bruce Duty, Contact
15301 Dallas Parkway, Suite 820
Addison, TX 75001
Phone: (972)687-7770 Fax: (972)687-7760
Email: bruce@redriverventures.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $0
Preferred Max: $0
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
SBIC Partners, L.P.
Gregory Forrest & Jeffrey Brown, Manager
201 Main Street, 27th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (949)222-1987 Fax: (949)222-1988
Email: joe@fbbvc.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $2,000,000
Preferred Max: $9,000,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Equity Only
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Early Stage
Expansion
Later Stage
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Diversified
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
National
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Southwest/Catalyst Capital, Ltd.
Ronald Nixon and Richard Herrman, Mgrs.
Two Riverway, Suite 1710
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713)623-8133 Fax: (713)623-0473
Email: gillioz@thecatalystgroup.net
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $500,000
Preferred Max: $1,000,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Subordinated Debt
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Acquisition
MBO
Second Stage
Third Stage
Expansion
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Diversified
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
National
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Expansion or transaction financing to
companies with revenues greater than
$3 million and profitable.
Stratford Capital Partners, L.P.
Michael D. Brown/John Farmer
300 Crescent Court, Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214)740-7377 Fax: (214)740-7393
Email: shenegar@hmtf.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $2,000,000
Preferred Max: $9,000,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Equity
Sub. Debt w/Equity
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Expansion
Later Stage
Acquisition
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Manufacturing
Distribution
Niche Services
Diversified
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
National
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Provide later stage growth and
acquisition capital to middle market
companies primarily in the manufacturing,
distribution, and service industries
throughout the United States.
Stratford Equity Partners, L.P.
Michael Brown, Manager
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214)740-7377 Fax: (214)740-7393
Email: aroll@hmtf.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $3,000,000
Preferred Max: $9,000,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Subordinated Debt
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Acquisition
Second Stage
Expansion
MBO
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Manufacturing
Distribution
Business Services
Diversified
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
Continental USA
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Provide later stage growth and acquisition
capital to middle market companies
primarily in the manufacturing,
distribution, and service industries
throughout the United States.
Toronto Dominion Capital (U.S.A.), Inc.
Martha L. Gariepy, VP/Secretary/Treas.
909 Fannin
Suite 1700
Houston, TX 77010
Phone: (713)653-8225 Fax: (713)652-2647
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $0
Preferred Max: $0
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Trident Growth Fund, L.P.
Larry St. Martin, Contact
700 Gemini, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: (281)488-8484 Fax: (281)488-8404
Email: larry@tridentgrowthfund.com
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min: $1,000,000
Preferred Max: $2,000,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Expansion/Growth Stage Company
Buyouts
No Startups
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
Later Stage, no startups
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
None
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
Southwest
with focus in Texas
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Victoria Capital Corp.
Steve Selinske, Acting President
c/o Norwest Bank Texas, N.A.
16416 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: (210)856-8804 Fax: (210)856-8848
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min:
Preferred Max:
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Loans
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
Texas
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
Western Financial Capital Corporation
Andrew S. Rosemore, President
18111 Preston Road, Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75252
Phone: (972)349-3200 Fax: (972)349-3265
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
INVESTMENT SIZE RANGE
Preferred Min:
Preferred Max: $500,000
TYPE OF CAPITAL PROVIDED
Secure Lender
FUNDING STAGE PREFERENCE
All Stages
including Start-Ups
INDUSTRY PREFERENCE
Diversified
Specializing in Motel & Franchise
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES
National
DESCRIPTION OF FIRM'S FOCUS
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