Iron Gate is a nationally recognized deal-by-deal private equity firm formed in 2005 by operators for operators. Today we serve over 60 families—primarily 1st generation wealth of successful founders, CEOs and senior executives. They choose Iron Gate to select and manage their direct investments in market leading “early growth” technology companies, as well as unique real estate and energy opportunities.

Responsible for sourcing, executing and managing minority investments and acquisitions in late-stage and middle market energy, technology, and healthcare companies. Led minority investments in HZO, Syncardia Systems, WiTricity, and TaskEasy.

Satori is the preferred capital partner for companies that are building significant long-term value through a sustainable approach. Satori invests in companies in the emerging middle market, which is generally defined as companies with revenue of between $25 million and $200 million.

Since establishing its first venture fund in 1999, SJF has actively invested in the cleantech, premium consumer products, business services, and web services sectors. Representative investment areas include renewable energy and efficiency, organic and healthy consumer products, digital media, and outsourced business services. The firm's principals work closely with entrepreneurs to identify growth opportunities, develop industry relationships, obtain debt and equity capital, execute company acquisitions, and accelerate marketing initiatives.

Financial advisory and consulting services for a Raleigh-based boutique investment bank

Assisted with development of peer-to-peer lending vehicle (Shade Fund)

Innovation Capital is a boutique investment banking firm with a practice focused on the gaming, leisure and hospitality industries. Innovation provides expert merger and acquisition, corporate finance, restructuring and valuation advisory services to middle market companies in the $20 million to $500 million value range.