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FUNDS
Advantage
Capital Wisconsin Partners I Limited Partnership
Venture Investors has formed a strategic relationship with Advantage
Capital Partners to manage ACWP I, a Wisconsin
Certified Capital Company (CAPCO). Total commitment to the fund is $17
million, with half of the ACWP I capital having the same early stage focus
as VIESF III, and the other half having a later stage focus, that is,
companies that are profitable or expect to attain profitability within
one year. ACWP I also considers a wide variety of opportunities, assuming
they meet investment return and diversification objectives, but shares
the particular industry interests of VIESF III. ACWP I has the capacity
to invest up to $1.25 million per company over time. The fund has additional
constraints that require that the business:
Is
headquartered in Wisconsin and its principal business operations are located
in Wisconsin.
Has no more than 100 employees, at least 75% of whom are employed
in Wisconsin.
Has during its two most recent fiscal years, together with all of its
consolidated affiliates, had an average annual net income, after federal
income taxes and excluding any carry-over losses, of not more than $2,000,000,
as determined in accordance with GAAP.
Has, together with its consolidated affiliates, a net worth that
is not in excess of $5,000,000 as determined in accordance with GAAP.
Is not predominantly engaged in professional services provided
by accountants, lawyers or physicians.
Is not engaged in the development of real estate for resale.
Is not engaged in banking or lending and does not make any loans
to, or investments in, certified capital companies.

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