ABG Capital is Three for Three in the Inc. 5,000

and Three for Three on the Inc. 500

Pittsburgh, PA, August 13, 2009– For the third year in a row, ABG Capital was ranked in the Inc.5,000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the country. This is the 2nd annual report, which is an expansion of the Inc. 500 that was introduced in 1982. The Inc. 5,000 includes the Inc. 500, but digs deeper to offer the most comprehensive look ever at the entrepreneurial engine driving the U.S. economy.

In addition to making the Inc. 5,000 three consecutive years, ABG Capital has also been recognized on the 2006, 2005, and 2004 Inc. 500.

“We plan to continue this trend as we fund, manage and grow start-up and seed companies, businesses, and ideas,” said Jeff Tapolci, CEO of ABG Capital. “Our consistent growth is a result of our experienced team, our strategic business decisions – and ultimately, entrepreneurs and the idea people choosing us as their start-up partner.”

“The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. Additionally, they have to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies -- as of December 31, 2008.”

ABG Capital is 2009 Sponsor of the 3 Rivers Venture Fair, which is being held on September 15-16, 2009 at PNC Park.  The 3 Rivers Venture Fair is among the nation's most prominent and productive technology investment showcases.  For more information, visit www.3rvf.com.

About ABG Capital
ABG Capital is a privately-held business investor providing an innovative approach to traditional funding sources. With a mission to fund, manage and grow start-up and seed companies, businesses, and ideas, ABG Capital specializes in working with those who have been turned away from typical venture capital firms, who are currently self or family-funded and early-stage business owners who can't take their idea to the next level because of a lack of resources.

ABG Capital is fueled by highly experienced professionals who thrive on hands-on involvement with each portfolio company. This turnkey approach begins with funding, but there's much more. Each ABG Capital portfolio company shares in the accumulated knowledge and best practices developed through highly refined processes. From product definition through go-to-market execution, ABG Capital has a proven process to deliver. More than just funding, ABG Capital is also the fuel.

A national award-winning corporation, ABG Capital has been recognized on the 2009, 2008 and 2007 Inc. 5,000, as well as the 2006, 2005, and 2004 Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Companies. Visit ABGCapital.com to learn more.

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