Capitala Group

The ACG Chicago Annual Midwest Capital Connection is happening this week in the windy city. Randall Fontes and Bridget Meller is attending on behalf of Capitala Group and is excited to see everyone there. #flexiblecapital #helpingsmallbusinesses #ACG #Chicago #capitalconnection #privateequity #privatedebt #privatecredit #growthcapital

Joe Alala, III and Steve Arnall are attending the 2024 National Summit for Middle Market Funds this week in Palm Beach, Florida. This is the lower middle market's signature event curated to facilitate senior-level, high quality networking between lower middle market funds and investors. Reach out to Joe or Steve if you would like to learn more about Capitala's flexible capital that's been helping small businesses for over twenty-five years. ***** Capitala Group is an asset management firm that has been providing private credit and private equity capital to lower- and middle-market businesses across North America for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested and managed over $2.7 billion* utilizing our flexible capital mandate to deliver creative financing solutions. We aim to partner with strong management teams to create value and support growth through strategic partnerships, operational expertise, and a shared vision for success. For more information, visit www.CapitalaGroup.com. *Includes invested capital since inception, callable capital to commingled funds and available credit facilities, and discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts.

Capitala Group announces the successful sale of its remaining equity investment in Nth Degree, Inc., a market-leading provider of exhibit management and event services, to Shamrock Capital. With the recent sale of Nth Degree, Capitala’s equity position has been fully realized, generating an 85% IRR since the initial investment was made. “Capitala has supported Nth Degree and its management since 2015. The Company’s partnership with MSouth Equity Partners began in December 2019 and withstood a global pandemic, economic headwinds, and a challenging interest rate cycle,” said Randall Fontes, Managing Director of Capitala. “If it weren’t for an extraordinary management team and support from MSouth Equity Partners, these results would not have been achievable.” Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/d7Pfx559 ***** Capitala Group is an asset management firm that has been providing private credit and private equity capital to lower- and middle-market businesses across North America for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested and managed over $2.7 billion* utilizing our flexible capital mandate to deliver creative financing solutions. We aim to partner with strong management teams to create value and support growth through strategic partnerships, operational expertise, and a shared vision for success. For more information, visit www.CapitalaGroup.com. *Includes invested capital since inception, callable capital to commingled funds and available credit facilities, and discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts. #privateequity #privatecredit #acquisitions #smallbusinesses #eventmanagement #exhibitmanagement

Excited to announce that Capitala Founder & CEO, Joe Alala, III is speaking today at the Cadwalader 2024 Finance Forum. With over 1000 RSVP's, this event is set to be a significant gathering of finance professionals. Joe will be sharing his insights on early-stage distress situations faced by small businesses in his panel discussion. #FinanceForum #Cadwalder #earlystagedistress #Finance #privateequity #privatecredit #Capitala Capitala Group is an asset management firm that has been providing private credit and private equity capital to lower- and middle-market businesses across North America for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested and managed over $2.7 billion* utilizing our flexible capital mandate to deliver creative financing solutions. We aim to partner with strong management teams to create value and support growth through strategic partnerships, operational expertise, and a shared vision for success. For more information, visit www.CapitalaGroup.com. *Includes invested capital since inception, callable capital to commingled funds and available credit facilities, and discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts.

Bridget Meller is heading to Raleigh tomorrow for the ACG Southeast Region Women's Forum. She's looking forward to networking with all the ladies of ACG Raleigh. #womensforum #womeninprivateequity #dealmaking #privatecredit #privateequity #growthcapital

Capitala Group is pleased to announce our recent debt and equity co-investment in Stueve Construction, a provider of fertilizer storage solutions to the largest fertilizer manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and cooperatives in the U.S. “Capitala is excited to partner with the Stueve team to continue the Company's storied history of driving innovation in support of America's critical agricultural industry," said, Jack Vander Leeuw, Director at Capitala Group. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eSb-bThc #investment #fertilizer #privateequity #businessloan #acquisitions #privatecredit #growthcapital #helpingsmallbusinessesgrow ***** Capitala Group is an asset management firm that has been providing private credit and private equity capital to lower- and middle-market businesses across North America for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested and managed over $2.7 billion* utilizing our flexible capital mandate to deliver creative financing solutions. We aim to partner with strong management teams to create value and support growth through strategic partnerships, operational expertise, and a shared vision for success. For more information, visit www.CapitalaGroup.com. *Includes invested capital since inception, callable capital to commingled funds and available credit facilities, and discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts.

Chris Norton will be at this year's McGuireWoods LLP Independent Sponsor Conference that kicks off today in Dallas, TX. Reach out to Chris to learn how Capitala's flexible capital can work alongside Independent Sponsor capital in the form of senior credit facilities, unitranche credit facilities, and/or additional control or minority equity, to provide necessary capital to small businesses for #refinancings #buyouts #recapitalizations #acquisitions or #addons. To learn more about Capitala, please visit our website at www.CapitalaGroup.com. #independentsponsor #privateequity #privatecredit #unitranche #growthcapital

Charlotte Connections: Such amazing support from so many people and organizations for our fellow Carolinians in Western North Carolina. As supplies and assistance pours into the area, we know that the needs will continue well into the months and months ahead as the recovery and clean up continues. Local drives in Western, NC are sharing today that with cold weather upon us, and power maps still showing close to 50,000 outages in the hard-hit areas, supplies for warmth and clean up are in demand. Capitala will be hosting a drive this Friday and Saturday (Oct 11th & 12th) in the SouthPark area to collect items to transport up to specific locations in need. We know some boots on the ground in these areas that are assisting with the distributions from their local relief stations and Project HELO will provide necessary items for helicopter drops to people in those areas without access. Neighbors helping Neighbors! A big thank you to JLL for giving us the space to collect and to those that are volunteering to sort and pack. And thank you in advance to those that donate. Address is 4201 Congress Street, Charlotte, NC 28209 for drop off (8am - 5pm) and we will be on the right side of the building at the side entrance, near the red First Bank awning. We hope to see you! Some key items to donate for warmth and clean up include: - cold weather clothing for all ages & sizes - heavy duty blankets and sleeping bags rated for lower temperatures - warm socks, gloves, thermals, hats, jackets, - air activated foot and hand warmers - solar chargers / solar battery packs / flashlights / headlamps / batteries / solar or battery lanterns - Laundry detergent and any home cleaning supplies - camping equipment including camping stoves with propane tanks - propane heaters and propane tanks - protein drinks and protein snacks - generators - chainsaws, shovels and other clean up equipment - All other first aid, hygiene, nonperishable items will be taken as well. #AppalachianStrong #appalachianmountains #westernNC #neighborshelpingneighbors #support #helene

Josh Schools, Ben Neugebauer and Kiana Fox will be at the ACG Charlotte Fall Kickoff event tonight. Whether you're looking to expand your network or share ideas, find one of our team members and say hello! #Networking #ACG #connections #fallnightout #charlotte #CapitalaGroup

The M&A Advisor has announced the award finalists for the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards. Capitala Group has been nominated as a finalist in three different categories for the sale of Proactive Dealer Solutions to Better Car People. Those categories are as follows: ·      Private Equity Deal of the Year ($100MM to $250MM) ·      M&A Deal of the Year ($100MM to $250MM) ·      Professional Services Deal of the Year (Over $100MM) “We are honored to be recognized for this transaction, which underscores our commitment to fostering growth and guidance in the businesses we partner with,” stated Joe Alala, III, Founder and CEO of Capitala Group. “At Capitala, our mission is to create long-term value by providing not just capital, but also strategic support and industry expertise. We believe in building enduring relationships that drive success and innovation for the companies we invest in.”   Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e8KqKHgy ***** Capitala Group is an asset management firm that has been providing private credit and private equity capital to lower- and middle-market businesses across North America for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested and managed over $2.7 billion*, utilizing our flexible capital mandate to deliver creative financing solutions. We aim to partner with strong management teams to create value and support growth through strategic partnerships, operational expertise, and a shared vision for success. For more information, visit www.CapitalaGroup.com. *Includes invested capital since inception, callable capital to commingled funds and available credit facilities, and discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts. #helpingsmallbusinesses #growthcapital #smallbusinessgrowth #privateequity #privatecredit