CustomerLink Systems Raises $4M in Round A-1

    ROSEVILLE, Calif.--June 29, 2001--CustomerLink Systems, a leading provider of customer relationship management services to the automotive service and repair industry, raised $4 million in second-round financing. The initial Series A-1 round closed on March 30, 2001, with $1.6 million. The primary investors were 5280 Partners, of Denver, the Sierra Angels of Incline Village, Nevada, and the Sacramento Angels. Series A-1 was extended and the round closed on June 29, 2001 with $2.4 million from Akers Capital of Sacramento and Holden Capital of Denver.
    "We are very excited about our investment in CustomerLink. Their business model is solid, the management team is exceptional, and the market's response to the CustomerLink offering has been remarkable," states Roger Akers.
    Jeff Cooke, CustomerLink CEO states, "This funding, when added to our increasing revenue, gives us a tremendous opportunity to continue our growth toward profitability."
    CustomerLink will use the funds to continue acquisition of major national agreements, add needed infrastructure, and expand sales and marketing.
    The company, founded in March 2000, has now raised over $6,000,000.