October 7th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, NC, October 7, 2026 — Capitala Group (“Capitala”), a private markets investment firm that has been investing private credit and private equity capital in lower middle-market businesses for more than twenty-five years, announced that it has been ranked a top 10% global private debt performer in PitchBook’s 2025 Manager Performance Score League Tables. Capitala earned a Gold badge, which recognizes fund families with Performance Scores in the top 10% within their respective strategy.
The rankings utilize PitchBook’s proprietary scoring methodology to provide an objective, data-driven view of historical performance relative to peer groups across private capital strategies and global markets.
“We are honored to be recognized by PitchBook in its 2025 Manager Performance Score League Tables. For more than twenty-five years, Capitala has maintained a disciplined investment approach focused on thoughtful underwriting, flexible capital solutions, and strong partnerships with lower middle-market businesses. To be recognized among the top 10% in the world reflects the consistency of that approach and the dedication of our team.” — Joe Alala, III, Founder and CEO, Capitala Group
PitchBook’s Manager Performance Score League Tables provide a standardized, data-driven assessment of private fund managers’ historical performance. Using proprietary methodologies developed by PitchBook’s Quantitative Research team and its extensive market data, the rankings evaluate fund families based on historical returns, providing LPs and GPs with an objective way to identify historically top-performing managers and better understand the private capital landscape. No fee was paid by Capitala to be considered for or included in the rankings.
To view the full list of badge recipients and learn more about the ranking methodology, visit pitchbook.com/awards.
About Capitala Group
Capitala Group is a private markets investment firm that has been investing private credit and private equity capital into lower middle-market businesses throughout North America for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested and managed over $3.2 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 over 100 banks on its platform since inception and benefits from a senior leadership team with a combined 200+ years of experience. To date, we have invested in 35 of the 50 states, further demonstrating our broad reach and commitment to supporting businesses nationwide. For more information, visit www.CapitalaGroup.com.
Media Contacts:
Capitala Group: Katina Cole Jakubowski | press@capitalagroup.com | 704-790-1664
PitchBook: Bailey Fox | PR@pitchbook.com | 425-999-0432
[1] Includes invested capital since inception, callable capital to commingled funds and available credit facilities, and discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts.
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Important Disclosure Information:
PitchBook’s 2025 Manager Performance Score League Tables published July 28, 2026 are based on historical performance data of applicable vintage funds through December 31, 2025
Capitala did not pay direct nor indirect compensation to PitchBook in connection with obtaining, participating in, or utilizing this rating/ranking. PitchBook is an independent third-party data and research provider and is not affiliated with Capitala.
Methodology & Criteria: PitchBook’s Manager Performance Score evaluates fund families using a proprietary quantitative methodology based on historical returns, cash flow timing, and fund metrics relative to strategy peers. Rankings and badges (Gold: top 10%; Silver: 75th–90th percentile; Bronze: above 50th percentile) reflect historical performance only and do not evaluate the quality of investment advisory services provided. The selection of managers included in PitchBook’s universe is subject to PitchBook’s data availability and criteria, which may not encompass all private fund managers in the marketplace. For more information, please see the Pitchbook Manager Performance Scoring document at: https://files.pitchbook.com/website/files/pdf/PitchBook_Manager_Performance_Scoring.pdf
Past Performance Warning: Recognition or rankings by third parties are no guarantee of future investment success or returns. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investment in private funds involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.
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