Impetus Capital Launches Small Business Advisory Practice

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Small businesses having access to sophisticated capital markets resources?  Thought it could not be done? Think again. Running a small business just got a little easier.

Impetus Capital – founded by veteran business and finance professional Patrick Persons – has emerged from stealth mode and is now fully operational and focusing on the small business sector.

Impetus Capital will help small businesses raise money while also providing an array of balance-sheet, investment banking and operational services not typically available to smaller-sized companies.

"Small business is the engine of the U.S. economy," says Persons, "but typically operational, financial advisory and capital-raising services go to larger enterprises. Starting today, all that changes." The result, he adds, will be that small businesses will now have better alternatives to capitalize, structure and grow their organizations; this will enable them to take market shares and compete globally." Persons adds – "The end result of our services is a stronger economy, viable alternatives for the investment community combined with the creation of wealth for small business owners through exit opportunities, either from private or public markets. Essentially, we are leveling the playing field, giving small business owners alternatives which they never before had access to"

Persons' background includes considerable operational and executive leadership within the small business sector.  In addition, he has brought together a top team with significant operational, private equity and investment banking experience.  

"This is a much needed practice" says David Mendez, who successfully sold a supply chain software company to i2 Technologies in May 2000. Mendez's background includes capital raising and advisory in the small to mid-cap sector.  

Persons believes the new venture will also represent a lifeline for the investment community, many of whose members are skittish about the markets today and looking for alternative investment vehicles. Impetus' advisory services include capital and balance sheet advisory, capital raising, business growth, operational and technical optimization, restructuring and deal sourcing.  

Can I afford it?

The short answer is yes. "Although most advisory firms make it too expensive for small businesses to have access to this suite of services, we at Impetus Capital have created a business model which allows this sector to benefit from our services at a fraction of the cost"- Persons said.

Small businesses seeking high-caliber advisory – as well as sophisticated investors looking for access to big-impact, high-growth investment vehicles – are encouraged to visit www.impetuscapital.com or contact the firm directly.

SOURCE Impetus Capital, LLC