Capitala Group Announces Investment in Proactive Dealer Solutions

Rhea-AI Summary

Capitala Group has announced an investment in Proactive Dealer Solutions, a veteran-owned business that provides lead management and conversion services in the automotive sector. Headquartered in Huntersville, NC, Proactive helps dealerships enhance their culture and revenue through tailored solutions across various industries, including RV and marine sectors. Capitala's CEO expressed pride in partnering with Proactive's innovative leadership to support its growth and best-in-class offerings.

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• Investment in Proactive Dealer Solutions, a veteran-owned company, enhances Capitala's portfolio.
• Proactive's focus on lead management and conversion aligns with growth opportunities in the auto dealership sector.
• Partnership may lead to increased revenue and enhanced market presence for both companies.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capitala Group (“Capitala”), a leading provider of capital to lower middle market companies, announced today that it has made an investment in veteran-owned and operated Proactive Dealer Solutions (“Proactive”), a multi-faceted provider of effective lead management and conversion services for the auto and motorized vehicle dealership sector.

Based in Huntersville, NC, Proactive is a single-source solution focused on partnering with clients in the automotive, RV, marine, and powersports industries to drive their gross profit and service revenue by transforming the dealership’s culture through people, process, and technology.

“We are proud to be partnering with an innovative founder and veteran in our latest investment and partnership with Proactive Dealer Solutions,” said Joe Alala, III, Chairman & CEO at Capitala Group. “We look forward to working with the talented leadership team in support of Proactive’s growth as they continue to develop best-in-class offerings for the evolving dealership industry.”

About Capitala Group

Capitala Group is an asset management firm that has been providing capital to lower middle market companies throughout North America for over twenty years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested over $2.0 billion in approximately 170 companies and seeks to partner with strong management teams to create value and aims to generate superior risk-adjusted returns for our individual and institutional investors. For more information, definitions and details visit our website at www.CapitalaGroup.com.

About Proactive Dealer Solutions

Proactive Dealer Solutions is a multi-faceted service provider for the auto dealership and more broadly the motorized vehicle sector focused on lead management and conversion. Proactive’s services assist auto dealerships with all aspects of its sales organization by providing a full suite of integrated solutions, including hiring/training talent, call monitoring services, performance tracking and conversion. For more information, visit the website at www.bdcexperts.com.

Contacts:
Steve Arnall
CFO | Investor Relations
sarnall@capitalagroup.com

Katina Cole Jakubowski
Marketing | Communications
kjakubowski@capitalagroup.com

FAQ

What investment did Capitala Group make on February 9, 2021?

Capitala Group announced an investment in Proactive Dealer Solutions.

What services does Proactive Dealer Solutions provide?

Proactive Dealer Solutions offers lead management and conversion services for auto dealerships.

Where is Proactive Dealer Solutions based?

Proactive Dealer Solutions is based in Huntersville, North Carolina.

What is the focus of Capitala Group's investment strategy?

Capitala Group focuses on providing capital to lower middle market companies.

How long has Capitala Group been in operation?

Capitala Group has been operating for over twenty years.