Capitala Group

Our President & COO, Steve Arnall, is heading to Nashville this week for the Small Business Investor Alliance's (SBIA) Southern Private Equity Conference! This event offers valuable insight into U.S. economic trends, updates on potential policy changes that could impact your fund’s bottom line, and high-level networking opportunities with industry leaders. If you're attending and want to learn more about Capitala's flexible capital solutions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Steve. He’d love to connect! email: info@capitalagroup.com #PrivateEquity #PrivateCredit #SBIA #CapitalSolutions #Networking #EconomicTrends #Capitala Also visit: www.CapitalaGroup.com Capitala Group is a capital solutions provider that has been investing private credit and private equity capital to lower middle-market businesses throughout North America for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested and managed over $2.8 billion[1], 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. Capitala's ecosystem includes more than 70 banks on its platform and benefits from 195 cumulative years of experience among the firm's senior leadership. Additionally, the company has made a significant impact with over $1.3 billion in social impact investments[2] since inception, further demonstrating its commitment to both financial growth and positive societal change. For more information, visit www.CapitalaGroup.com. [1] Includes invested capital since inception, callable capital to commingled funds and available credit facilities, and discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts. [2] “Social Impact” represents investments made into either companies headquartered in low- to moderate-income areas (LMI), or in companies that are woman- and/or minority and/or veteran-owned and/or operated. Includes businesses with minority, women, or veterans in CEO roles.

Capitala Group is pleased to announce the sale of its portfolio company, Visible Body, a leader in interactive, 3D models and software for the sciences to Cengage Group, a global educational technology company. Visible Body provides highly detailed, anatomically accurate 3D models of the body, which are developed by medical artists with degrees in biomedical illustration. The company offers more than 24,000 visual assets in seven languages, including animations and simulations, formative assessments and flashcards to test understanding. It is used at more than 1,000 institutions and provides a wide range of resources to support educators.  Visible Body’s 3D models and resources plan to be integrated into additional science courses in both Higher Ed and K-12 later this year. Cengage Group is also evaluating further opportunities to add Visible Body’s models across the company’s portfolio. “It was a privilege to work with the phenomenal team at Visible Body and help them navigate their growth and entry into new markets,” said Jack Vander Leeuw, Managing Director at Capitala Group. “We are excited about their partnership with Cengage Group and watching their collective future progress.” View Press Release: https://lnkd.in/dpjm3i7k About Capitala Group Capitala Group is a capital solutions provider that has been investing private credit and private equity capital to lower middle-market businesses throughout North America for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested and managed over $2.8 billion[1], 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.    Capitala's ecosystem includes more than 70 banks on its platform and benefits from 195 cumulative years of experience among the firm's senior leadership. Additionally, the company has made a significant impact with over $1.3 billion in social impact investments[2] since inception, further demonstrating its commitment to both financial growth and positive societal change. For more information, visit www.CapitalaGroup.com. [1] Includes invested capital since inception, callable capital to commingled funds and available credit facilities, and discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts. [2] “Social Impact” represents investments made into either companies headquartered in low- to moderate-income areas (LMI), or in companies that are woman- and/or minority and/or veteran-owned and/or operated. Includes businesses with minority, women, or veterans in CEO roles.

We're looking to hire an Associate to join our growing company in Spring 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and support key initiatives in our success. If you are detail-oriented, driven, and eager to make an impact, we would love to hear from you, or share with someone who would be a great fit. Full job description and instructions on applying are at this link: https://lnkd.in/eY_cGBHx #growingteam #teamgrowth #hiring #associate #finance #capitalsolutionsprovider #helpingsmallbusinesses

We're ATL bound for ACG Atlanta's M&A South Conference this week. Randall Fontes and Bridget Meller will be there representing Capitala and ready to share how Capitala can work with you to provide flexible capital solutions to help small businesses. #privatecredit #privateequity #capitalsolutions #helpingsmallbusinesses #ACG #ATL #lowermiddlemarket #middlemarket

Steve Arnall will be attending the ACG Charlotte Signature PE Review today at the Kimpton. See you there! #privateequity #privatecredit #capitalprovider

Capitala Group is excited to announce the promotions of four key team members: Jack Vander Leeuw, Andrew Schwartz, CFA, CPA, Stuart McGoogan & Bridget Meller. Congratulations to all! Click to read full press release: https://lnkd.in/eMD7T7ew #team #promotions #capitalacrew #talent #teamsuccess Capitala Group is a capital solutions provider that has been investing private credit and private equity capital to lower middle-market businesses throughout North America for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested and managed over $2.8 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. Capitala’s ecosystem includes more than 70 banks on its platform and benefits from 195 cumulative years of experience among the firm’s senior leadership. Additionally, the company has made a significant impact with over $1.3 billion in social impact investments since inception, further demonstrating its commitment to both financial growth and positive societal change. For more information, visit www.CaptialaGroup.com

Capitala has had another active year, with strong deal activity, impressive investor performance, successful fundraising, and meaningful community outreach. Some of our 2024 HIGHLIGHTS include: - Closed 24 transactions – including 7 new platform investments  - Record dividends for its legacy funds - Over $275MM new capital raised - Surpassed over 70 bank investors on platform - 3 award nominations by The M&A Advisor - 1887 school supplies donated to Classroom Central - Hosted the Hope for Helene donations drive for Western, NC hurricane relief ***** Capitala Group is a capital solutions provider that has been investing private credit and private equity capital to lower- and middle-market businesses throughout North America for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested and managed over $2.8 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. Capitala's ecosystem includes more than 70 banks on its platform and benefits from 195 cumulative years of experience among the firm's senior leadership. Additionally, the company has made a significant impact with over $1.2 billion in social impact investments** since inception, further demonstrating its commitment to both financial growth and positive societal change. 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. ** “Social Impact” represents investments made into either companies headquartered in low- to moderate-income areas (LMI), or in companies that are woman- and/or minority and/or veteran-owned and/or operated. Includes businesses with minority, women, or veterans in CEO roles. 

Bridget Meller is on her way to the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors' Deals in the Desert Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is Capitala's second year at their Winter event and she's looking forward to connecting with everyone there. #capitalsolutions #flexiblecapital #privatedebt #privateequity #helpingsmallbusinesses #AMAA

Capitala Group a Charlotte-based firm providing private credit and private equity to small businesses, is pleased to announce its recent debt investment in Newbury Franklin Industrials (“NFI”).  Read full press release here:https://lnkd.in/egqfG9jx  #capitalsolutions #capitalprovider #businessloan #privatecredit #privateequity #growthcapital #smallbusinesses #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 $2.8 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.

Steve Arnall and Randall Fontes of Capitala will be kicking off the New Year at the Small Business Investor Alliance Northeast Private Equity Conference in New York. 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. #lowermiddlemarket #capitalsolutions #capitalprovider #privatecredit #privatedebt #privateequity #growthcapital #SBIA *Includes invested capital since inception, callable capital to commingled funds and available credit facilities, and discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts.