Description Gates and Company opens wide for businesses seeking greater profitability. The company provides management consulting and investment banking services to firms in the chemical and advanced materials, electronic technology, energy, and information technology industries. Its consulting offers cover market analysis, strategy development, and interim management. Gates' customers include pharmaceutical firm Antares, solar cell materials producer Ultrafine Technologies, polymer maker WL Gore, and chemical maker DuPont. Founded by president David Gates in 1999, the firm has offices in Delaware, New Jersey, and Virginia.