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GROWTH  |  AUTOMOTIVE · Dealer Management
JANUARY 29, 2026
Rubicon Technology Partners invests in Procede Software
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Procede Software
Procede Software provides the Excede dealer management system (DMS) for heavy-duty commercial vehicle dealerships across North America and Australia.
OwnershipFounder-owned
Headcount51-200 FTEs
HeadquartersSolana Beach, California
Leadership
Larry Kettler, CEO & Chairman
Sell-side advisor
INVESTOR
Rubicon Technology Partners
Technology-focused private equity firm
HeadquartersBoulder, Colorado
Deal team
Ben Falloon, Principal
Buy-side advisor
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