Calera Capital Majority Recapitalizes F&I Sentinel
February 28, 2022
Calera Capital has completed a majority recapitalization of F&I Sentinel, the automotive finance compliance solutions provider, partnering with the company's founders to support growth and expansion. Terms were not disclosed; the investment will be used to fuel product and market expansion of F&I Sentinel's CITADEL compliance platform.
- Buyers
- Calera Capital
- Targets
- F&I Sentinel
- Sellers
- F&I Sentinel founders (including Co-Founder & CEO Stephen McDaniel)
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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