Shawn T. Walsh

Growth Capital Partners LP (GCP) assists middle-market companies with private placements of equity or equity-related capital to fund internal growth and strategic acquisitions. All of the firm's activities are involved in the private equity marketplace. GCP does not divert resources to other activities such as sales and/or trading. The Southwest Mezzanine Fund I LP makes opportunistic investments in companies located in the Southwestern US. The firm invests across a variety of industries but does not invest in start-ups, turnarounds, real estate or oil & gas. Historically, GCP has invested in the energy, manufacturing, distribution, business services/staffing, consumer/retail, technology/software and healthcare. The Fund seeks to invest in companies with annual revenues of at least $15 million and a cash flow margin of at least 10%. GCP seeks to identify companies: (1) with experienced management teams (2) with proven stable cash flows (3) that operate in established industries (4) that possess a growing market share and (5) are unleveraged or low leveraged. Investments range from $2 million to $8 million and are structured as subordinated debt with a 3 to 5-year term, with current interest payable and equity participation for GCP. Coupon rates are 12% to 14%. GCP requires board observation rights. There are no penalties for prepayment and ownership ratchets are offered as incentives for early principal repayment. The Fund's capital is typically used for expansion capital, acquisition financing and recapitalizations.

Functions as a College/University

Provides investment banking advisory services

Functions as a College/University

Provides management consulting and investment banking services to the aerospace and defense industry

Provides financial and strategic advisory services to middle market companies

Imperial Private Equity invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout transactions.

Whiterock Capital invest in private lower market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 1 - 5 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, distribution & International marketing, focused energy and business services. It participates in add on acquisitions and buyout transactions. It acquires controlling stakes in its investments.