Franco Scalamandre is the President and Founder of Sterling Atlantic (www.statl.com). Group of investment funds, 45 countries, market caps < USD 1 billion. Sterling Atlantic and its affiliates are institutional investors partnered with the world’s premier financial institutions to provide equity capital to middle market companies worldwide. With decades of experience, we understand the complexity and nuances of the middle market. We are dedicated to providing equity financing solutions to exceptional companies with ideally-matched, innovative structures that take advantage of the most appropriate capital markets. Our affiliated funds have $2.7 billion under management, a local team on 4 continents, and have completed over 200 transactions in 29 countries, ranging from $2 million to over $100 million per transaction. Direct Equity Investment- Sterling Atlantic offers equity investment in 28 countries for public and private companies and additionally provides a global network of partnering resources. Feel free to email us with any questions you may have. info@statl.com.