Top Automotive Retail Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

759

Active Firms

24,006

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$16M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

Texas 12%

California 11%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Deal-By-Deal Financing | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Acta Ventures

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We look for niche, well-established businesses with an owner (typically) planning to retire and (typically) sub-$3MM of ebitda. Our focus is long term - 20 years+. We get engrained in the business, we are not absentee. We take very good care of the employees, we don't endorse the brutal cost cutting measures of traditional PE. We are two young guys with deep experience and ambition, guided by strict principles and a strong work ethic.

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Prism Equity Partners

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Prism Equity Partners is a global advisory firm that specializes in acquiring and managing lower middle-market companies, as well as partnering with other independent sponsors through our family office.

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Armin Sanson Rakhshandeh

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Finance and operational leader with a track record of transforming operations, increasing profitability, and scaling businesses. Skilled in leading multi-entity organizations, optimizing cash flow, and building strong, data-driven teams. Hands-on, highly collaborative operator who implements systems and processes to improve accountability and growth. Successfully launched new business lines, expanded into new markets, and improved operational efficiency. Ready to lead as CEO, bringing strategic execution and financial discipline to unlock long-term value. Targeting a business with a solid…

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CWG

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CWG operates as a private company and focuses on acquiring services companies with EBITDA over $500K. Our focus is on providing operational improvements to increase organic growth; investment focus is on identifying follow-up acquisitions.

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Oakwood Equity Partners

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Most businesses that run on relationships run on little else. They were built in an era when trust was the only infrastructure that mattered, and for a long time it was enough.The businesses Oakwood acquires share a profile: strong fundamentals, durable customer bases, and operations that have not meaningfully changed in decades. The ceiling on each is not demand. It is the absence of the systems modern businesses take for granted.“The ceiling is not demand. It is the absence of the systems modern businesses take for granted.”Oakwood’s work is to install those systems without disturbing…

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Utah Bridge Partners

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We are looking for businesses that are innovative, have strong management teams, and are poised for growth. We provide capital, expertise, and support to help our portfolio companies succeed.

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Amber Hill Capital

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Amber Hill Capital is an independent sponsor focused on control equity investments in the middle market (targeting $50m-250m eq check). We have a group of >30 families across the US and Europe that engage on our transactions and close relationships with private credit lenders who can provide comfort letters as needed for large transactions. We are sector agnostic but have deep experience in consumer, TMT, business services, industrials, automotive, aerospace, logistics, and manufacturing. We are not interested in regulated financials or regulated healthcare and biotech. We are looking…

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FourCo

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Fourco Holdings is a privately-owned holding company formed in 2014 to acquire, grow, and hold a family of operating companies for the long term.Operating without the constraints of a private equity fund, Fourco provides business owners an alternative path to sell their companies. With an indefinite time horizon, we are able to focus on the long term value of the businesses we partner with. The firm focuses on long term value; Only using capital from its founders, Fourco is able to focus on long term value instead of short term five year exit plans. We believe business decisions should be…

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Palo Verde Capital

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Palo Verde Capital is a private equity firm in Dallas, TX focused on growing small businesses and lower middle market companies through acquisition. If you are considering selling your organization, give us a call.We offer a range of services for lower middle market companies. Our primary practice area is full (or +51%) control, and we are industry agnostic. The services we offer include:M&A Advisory: Our experienced team provides M&A advisory services to help businesses navigate the process of selling a company.Operational Improvement: We work with our portfolio companies to…

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Cerulean Legacy Partners

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Every business is unique and our mandate is flexible; however, the below characteristics offer general guidance on the attributes we find most attractive.Total earnings between $1 million and $7 millionPreference for B2B Services, Testing, Inspection & Maintenance Services and Building/Residential Services Significant recurring or predictable revenue base with low customer concentrationEBITDA margins (>15%)Low capital expenditure requirementsLimited cyclicalityOwner looking to step back from operations / retireOwner wishing to take on a partner to help grow the business

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LAF Ventures LLC

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Our team consists of two highly experienced professionals, each with a diverse and solid financial background. One of us has expertise in Go to Market strategies and business development, holding a C-Level position in a successful fintech company that generates over $100M in annual recurring revenue. This company is supported by prominent firms like a16z, ICG, and USV. He has a track record of driving business growth and successful expansions across various industries. The other team member, who operates between NY and Houston, is an accomplished banker with a proven record in securing…

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Secure HR Inc

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Secure HR Inc is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Domo Capital

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Domo Capital is the investment vehicle of Jose Pablo Fernandez De Lara. In 2018, he founded Aguafría—Mexico’s leading ice producer—through an asset acquisition from Heineken. Over the next 7 years, Aguafría pursued an aggressive +20 acquisition-driven expansion strategy, becoming the largest and fastest-growing ice business in Mexico. In September 2024, Aguafría’s shareholders entered sold 100% of the company to Reddy Ice, the largest ice producer in the US.

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Oryx Horn LLC

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Oryx Horn provides growth capital to companies with $1-5mm in EBITDA to support management teams, founders and families in accelerating their business growth.

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Post Road Holdings

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Post Road Holdings is an emerging, independent sponsor focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the northeastern United States. Post Road strives to acquire, invest in, build, and partner with best-in-class businesses. Post Road has a flexible investment mandate and brings a creative and collaborate approach to transactions. While Post Road typically seeks control investments, it is willing to participate in partnerships and to acquire non-controlling interests. Post Road is a generalist investor, but it avoids overly complex and speculative businesses. The firm derives its…

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Statswood Consulting

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At Statswood Consulting we bring a depth of knowledge and experience in developing a strategy and then executing it tactically to drive significant and sustainable results in manufacturing, supply chain, and operations. Our team of experts is ready to support you with our creative and collaborative strategic approach. We stay current with new trends, technologies, and information that helps our clients solve complex business challenges by connecting the dots and staying ahead of the curve.Jas, the managing partner at Statswood, has over 15 years of manufacturing operations and supply chain…

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Kensington Merchant Partners

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We are an independent sponsor with broad focus around finance/financials - inclusive of commodity marketing and financing, insurance, financial services, payments and all associated sales and marketing. Founded by former co-founder of a global investment bank and family office investor.

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SecondGen Partners

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SecondGen's principals have four decades of experience partnering with and building businesses across many industries. Having grown up around successful blue collar family businesses, and worked alongside a number of skilled operators, our principals understand what it takes and bring world-class business experience and entrepreneurial passion to every partnership.

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Andrew Jones

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Seasoned C-suite with 20+ years of finance background. As CFO I have scaled buinsess from $5m to $500m. Looking to step into first SMB as I deversify away for W2/ISO income. Seeking absentee opportunities with SDE (post GM) of $300-500k.

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Penn Holding Co

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Penn Holding Co. is an investment firm focused on acquiring and growing exceptional companies across the United States through a strategic rollup approach over the next 3 to 7 years. We value the unique strengths and culture of each business we partner with, combining our resources, expertise, and operational insights to preserve their legacy while creating a stronger foundation for future growth. Our commitment is to ensure a smooth and respectful transition that honors the history, employees, and customer relationships each owner has built.

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Firms in the Automotive Retail Independent Sponsors directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Automotive Retail Independent Sponsors is $3M-$16M, with a core EBITDA range of $600K-$3M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

Relevant Retail experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 759 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Retail.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Automotive Retail Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Retail, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

When comparing Independent Sponsors with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 759 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Automotive Retail Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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