The company operates locally, seeking investment opportunities in the workplace, connecting investors that know local and regional startups, and providing locally-selected ventures with nationally-selected funds to find a path to profit. Through a merger with RAIN Source Capital, ACG expects to be in 16 cities by the end of 2015, 25 cities by the end of 2016, and 50 cities by 2020. The syndicate provides high-quality deal flow, professional due diligence, access to national capital resources, and access and reach for connections, knowledge, expertise, and portfolio management.