Hornet Capital is an operating firm that acquires small manufacturing companies. The firm offers a combination of capital, professional management expertise, and proprietary information technology to improve operating performance and generate shareholder value. Hornet's mission is to level the playing field for small to midsize manufacturers and turn smaller companies into larger, efficient, well-managed and dominant competitors in their niche markets. Hornet is looking for companies with revenues from $2 to $50 million, located in the Midwest and Southeast, and looks to contribute an equity component of $100,000 to $2 million.