Capitala Group

Capitala Group, founded in 1998 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a private equity firm focused on providing capital to lower and traditional middle-market companies across North America. The firm specializes in various investment strategies, including growth financings, management buyouts, and distressed acquisitions, primarily targeting companies with revenues between $8 million and $75 million. Capitala Group seeks to invest between $2 million and $50 million in each company, often preferring to take a lead role in syndications. It focuses on industries such as manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and technology, emphasizing firms with strong management teams and growth potential. Capitala Group typically invests in preferred stocks and subordinated debt, seeking a board seat in portfolio companies to enhance governance and operational efficiency. The firm aims to exit investments within five to seven years through various strategies, including sales or public offerings, and prioritizes companies with established market positions and identifiable barriers to entry.

Joe Alala III

Founder Chairman and CEO

Stephen Arnall

President and COO

Randall Fontes

Managing Director

Kiana Fox

Associate

Kevin Koonts

CFO and CCO

Jack Vander Leeuw

Director

Stuart McGoogan

Vice President

Ben Neugebauer

Associate

Christopher B. Norton

Managing Director

Alex Pruitt

Vice President

Adam Richeson

Managing Director

Josh Schools

Associate

14 past transactions

The Stonewall Group

Debt Financing in 2024
The Stonewall Group is an investment management firm that specializes in partnering with architectural and engineering service providers. By offering hands-on administration and infrastructure support, the firm helps these portfolio companies align their business expectations and enhance their operational capabilities. The Stonewall Group provides its clients with additional resources, relationships, tools, and opportunities to foster growth and visibility in both the short and long term. Through its strategic focus, the firm aims to build a robust organization that enhances the competitive edge of the architectural and engineering sectors.

Overdrive Interactive

Acquisition in 2022
Overdrive Interactive is a digital marketing consulting firm that specializes in account-based marketing, lead generation, and various online marketing strategies. The company offers services such as search engine optimization, media planning and management, social media marketing, web development, and content creation. By providing customized brand-building programs, Overdrive Interactive aims to help clients enhance their digital marketing effectiveness and achieve measurable results. Through its comprehensive approach, the firm enables businesses to improve their online presence and compete more effectively in the digital landscape.

Source Support Services

Acquisition in 2019
Source Support Services is a global leader in outsourced IT services, specializing in providing technical product support to the information, medical, and industrial automation sectors. The company offers comprehensive support throughout the life cycle of IT infrastructure, including the implementation and integration of data center and medical technology systems. With a presence in over 100 countries, Source provides on-site support, troubleshooting and diagnostics, asset recovery, and global service parts logistics tailored for mission-critical environments. Their operations are backed by a network of over 12,000 certified service professionals, ensuring high-quality and efficient service delivery that enhances the user experience for some of the world's leading brands.

Chicken Soup for the Soul

Venture Round in 2019
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC is a media company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Cos Cob, Connecticut. It is best known for publishing the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of motivational and inspirational books. In addition to its literary offerings, the company diversifies its portfolio by providing dry and wet pet food products, soups, and various licensed merchandise. Chicken Soup for the Soul also expands its reach through digital offerings, including television shows, movies, and podcasts, which aim to deliver entertainment and wellness content. The company's products are primarily sold through independent pet specialty stores across the United States and various online platforms.

Freedom Electronics

Corporate Round in 2019
Freedom Electronics, Inc. specializes in the sale, purchase, exchange, repair, remanufacturing, and recycling of electronic components, focusing primarily on products used in fuel dispensing and point-of-sale systems. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, the company offers a wide range of products, including cables, connectors, adapters, card readers, cash drawers, circuit boards, displays, keyboards, keypads, power supplies, printers, and vacuum pumps. With a team of over 50 engineers, certified technicians, and support staff, Freedom Electronics is dedicated to providing high-quality parts to petroleum equipment service companies, retailers, and parts distributors across the U.S. and Canada. The company also sells its products online, ensuring accessibility and convenience for its customers.

Visible Body

Venture Round in 2018
Visible Body specializes in developing interactive web and mobile products focused on anatomy and biology education. The company aims to enhance the learning experience for students in life sciences and supports instructors in creating engaging educational content. Visible Body offers a range of products, including 3D anatomical models, animations of the human body, and physiology learning resources, which are accessible through its website and mobile applications on iOS and Android. Additionally, it provides a cloud-based learning platform and custom content solutions tailored for industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and educational publishing, facilitating effective engagement with visual human biology content.

Optio RX

Venture Round in 2018
Optio Rx is a company that owns and operates specialty compounding pharmacies and home infusion providers throughout the United States. It partners with specialty pharmacies to deliver patient care across various therapeutic areas, including fertility, hormone replacement therapy, and veterinary services. By focusing on these specialized sectors, Optio Rx aims to support its partners in achieving both their financial and personal goals while enhancing the quality of care for patients.

Installs

Debt Financing in 2018
Installs Inc. is a Buffalo, New York-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive in-home and business installation services. Founded in 1993, it has established itself as a leader in the industry by partnering with well-known brands such as Best Buy, Dell, and Sony to enhance customer satisfaction. The company's offerings include appliance installation and repair, final delivery and assembly of consumer electronics and fitness equipment, as well as TV and home theater installation services. Additionally, Installs provides solutions for digital signage, computer services like premium remote technical support, and back office support services. By utilizing a network of trusted independent contractors alongside proprietary software, Installs effectively connects retail sales with end-user readiness, ensuring a seamless installation experience for both residential and commercial clients.

US Bath Group

Venture Round in 2018
Based out of Fairland IN, US Bath Group is a high-volume, build-to-order manufacturer of cultured marble. The company supplies most of its products to new construction and retrofitting of hotels in the United States. Capitala’s investment will help fund the company’s next phase of growth.

BigMouth

Venture Round in 2016
BigMouth Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of unique lifestyle products, specializing in novelty items that cater to various occasions such as birthdays, graduations, holidays, and weddings. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Glastonbury, Connecticut, the company offers an extensive range of products, including drinking accessories, gnomes, inflatable pool toys, humorous gifts, and prank items. BigMouth products are designed to bring joy and laughter, making them popular choices for gifting. The company distributes its offerings through retail and online channels in the United States and works with international sales representatives to reach a broader audience.

American Clinical Solutions

Debt Financing in 2015
American Clinical Solutions, LLC specializes in urine drug confirmation services for both prescription and illicit narcotics, catering to medical facilities and healthcare providers. The company employs advanced testing methods that enhance detection capabilities and accuracy, allowing healthcare professionals to monitor the effectiveness of prescribed medications and adjust dosages as required based on patient health status and behavior. In addition to drug testing, American Clinical Solutions offers interpretation assistance, education on relevant workers’ compensation laws, and health management services. The company provides testing for a comprehensive range of drug classes, ensuring thorough monitoring of patient safety and medication efficacy. Established in 2008, American Clinical Solutions is headquartered in Sun City Center, Florida.

CableOrganizer

Private Equity Round in 2013
CableOrganizer is a prominent online supplier specializing in cable management solutions and a wide range of electrical products. The company serves diverse sectors, including education, IT, automotive, audio/visual, computer networking, and electrical industries. Its product offerings include cable products, wire equipment, safety supplies, network equipment, fire protection devices, and hardware tools. CableOrganizer caters to various customers, including contractors, installers, electricians, as well as military and government procurement agencies, addressing the needs of anyone involved in connectivity.

HOSTING

Venture Round in 2008
HOSTING specializes in building and managing high-performance clouds for critical business applications. With six data centers across the United States, we ensure the highest levels of availability, security, and responsiveness. Our team of over 200 cloud professionals and engineers, combined with 24/7 expert technical support, caters to over 3,000 customers globally, safeguarding trillions of files and applications annually. Recognized for our commitment to service and innovation, we have a strong track record in managed Cloud hosting, as reflected in Gartner's reports. Our customer-centric approach, backed by a team of dedicated support specialists, makes us a strategic partner for businesses seeking top-tier security, reliability, and responsiveness. As a financially sound company with consistent revenue and EBITDA growth, we are supported by Pamlico Capital Partners and Golub Capital to enhance our service offerings continually.

InterSearch Group

Debt Financing in 2006
InterSearch is a provider of Internet search services through a combination of traffic aggregation and proprietary websites, such as www.irs.com, www.camps.com and www.summercamp.com. The company operates in the fastest growing segments of Internet commerce including paid search, direct navigation and online marketing driving high quality traffic to advertisers and providing users with quick access to pertinent products and services.
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