Greenville's Pete Byford named to Expanded Leadership Role at Advantage Capital

Greenville resident Pete Byford has been given expanded leadership responsibilities at impact investing firm Advantage Capital, where he is the principal and head of Tax Credit Consulting.

Byford will oversee this well-established and growing line of business, continue to oversee the firm’s project finance work, and manage their New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program application and compliance services.

“I’m excited to continue building on the strong reputation and foundation we have in place,” said Byford. “Our team remains focused on delivering thoughtful, strategic guidance and execution support that helps clients advance impactful projects and initiatives across the country.”

Headquartered in New Orleans and St. Louis, Advantage Capital is an impact investment firm with an emphasis on driving capital to underserved areas. The firm provides flexible financing to growth-ready entrepreneurs and industries located in communities that often lack access to conventional sources of capital. Since 1992, Advantage Capital has invested more than $4.4 billion in more than 1,000 companies to support more than 77,000 quality jobs. The firm also invests in affordable housing developments and renewable energy solutions to grow economies and communities.