Kilbourne Joins Advantage Capital as VP to Boost Tax Credit Expertise
Investor - People | Apr 23, 2025 | Advantage Capital
Advantage Capital has announced the appointment of Lauren Kilbourne as Vice President to their Tax Credit Consulting team, which assists clients in utilizing New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) programs to drive investment in underserved areas. Kilbourne, who previously managed NMTC applications at Cherry Bekaert, brings extensive expertise in NMTC processes. Jonathan Goldstein, Managing Director at Advantage Capital, expressed enthusiasm for the contribution Kilbourne will provide in advancing investments in low-income communities. Advantage Capital, known for its impact investment initiatives, focuses on driving capital to underserved areas and has invested over $4.4 billion in more than 1,000 companies since its inception in 1992.
Sectors
- Impact Investment
- Tax Credit Consulting
- Financial Advisory
Geography
- United States – Advantage Capital operates within the U.S., focusing on providing investment in underserved areas and navigating U.S. tax credit programs.
Industry
- Impact Investment – Advantage Capital specializes in impact investing, focusing on underserved areas, providing flexible financing to drive economic growth.
- Tax Credit Consulting – The article discusses the expansion of Advantage Capital's team to provide NMTC application development, which is a key part of tax credit consulting services.
- Financial Advisory – Advantage Capital acts as a financial adviser, registered with the U.S. SEC, offering advisory on investments, including NMTC programs.
Financials
- $4.4 billion – The cumulative investment made by Advantage Capital in more than 1,000 companies since 1992.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Capital | Impact Investment Firm | Company | A leading impact investment firm emphasizing investments in underserved communities through flexible financing and tax credit programs. |
| Lauren Kilbourne | Vice President, Tax Credit Consulting | Person | Newly appointed VP at Advantage Capital with expertise in New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) programs. |
| Jonathan Goldstein | Managing Director | Person | Managing Director at Advantage Capital, involved in the expansion of the Tax Credit Consulting team. |
| Cherry Bekaert | Previous Employer of Kilbourne | Company | A professional services firm where Kilbourne served as Manager of NMTC Applications. |
| Joe Stosberg | Communications Manager | Person | Communications Manager at Advantage Capital, handling inquiries related to announcements. |