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15. Meridian Management Group Inc.
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 20:52 in government contracting | viewed Viewed 254 times times | 0 Comments
Founded by Stanley Tucker in 1995, Meridian Management Group Inc. is the second largest minority-owned private equity firm in Maryland. Meridian Management provides asset management services for economic development and private equity funds. The Baltimore-based portfolio companies include, EZCertify.com, Stella May... (Continue reading)
14. Black Enterprise Greenwich Street Corporate Growth Management L.L.C.
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 20:47 in government contracting | viewed Viewed 368 times times | 0 Comments
The Black Enterprise/Greenwich Street Corporate Growth Fund is a private equity investment fund sponsored by Black Enterprise magazine and Travelers Group, a predecessor of Citigroup. The fund seeks to finance the growth of established minority-owned or -managed businesses—the first fund... (Continue reading)
13. Opportunity Capital Partners
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 20:41 in government contracting | viewed Viewed 185 times times | 0 Comments
Opportunity Capital Partners, founded by J. Peter Thompson in 1993, is the third largest black-owned private equity investment firms in California. Under Thompson’s leadership, Opportunity Capital manages $135 million under management. The Fremont, California-based firm focuses on later stage companies in... (Continue reading)
12. Ascend Venture Group L.L.C.
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 20:32 in government contracting | viewed Viewed 155 times times | 0 Comments
Founded by Darryl E. Wash in 2000, Ascend Venture Group L.L.C., is one of the nation’s leading private equity firms. Since its inception, the New York City-based firm has managed $150 million in capital under management. The firm focuses on mid-stage investments... (Continue reading)
11. 21st Century Group L.L.C.
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 20:31 in government contracting | viewed Viewed 199 times times | 0 Comments
Founded by John Ware in 1998, 21st Century Group L.L.C. is the second largest African American-owned private equity firm in Texas. Under Ware’s leadership, the company manages $166 million in capital—up 107% from the previous year. The financial services firm focuses... (Continue reading)
10. Smith Whiley & Co.
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 20:24 in government contracting | viewed Viewed 344 times times | 0 Comments
Smith Whiley & Co., founded in 1994 by Gwendolyn Smith Iloani, is the nation’s second largest minority- and woman-owned private equity firm. The company focuses on later stage investments and expansion financing in healthcare, industrial, consumer, technology industries, communications as well... (Continue reading)
9. SYNCOM Venture Partners
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 20:17 in government contracting | viewed Viewed 210 times times | 0 Comments
Founded by Terry Jones in 1977, SYNCOM is the nation’s leading venture capital firm targeting early to mid-stage investments in urban sectors of the media and communications industry. At the close of 2008, SYNCOM managed $410 million in capital. For more... (Continue reading)
8. ICV Capital Partners L.L.C.
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 20:10 in government contracting | viewed Viewed 175 times times | 0 Comments
Founded by Willie Woods in 1998, ICV Capital Partners is one of the country’s leading minority-owned private investment firms. ICV managed $440 million in capital in 2008—down less than 0.6% from the previous year. The New York City-based firm specializes in... (Continue reading)
6. Pharos Capital Group L.L.C.
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 19:46 in government contracting | viewed Viewed 229 times times | 0 Comments
Founded in 1998, Pharos Capital Group is tied with GenNx360 Capital Partners for the No. 6 position on the BE Private Equity Firms list. Under the leadership of CEO Kneeland Youngblood, the firm manages $600 million in capital in three... (Continue reading)
6. GenNx360 Capital Partners
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 18:45 in government contracting | viewed Viewed 238 times times | 0 Comments
Founded in 2006, GenNx360 Capital Partners is tied with Pharos Capital Group for the No. 6 position on the BE Private Equity Firms list. The New York City-based firm was established by former General Electric and Wall Street senior managers... (Continue reading)