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

Iremia Capital Management

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Independent sponsor looking to acquire SaaS, service and media businesses that do $2mill-$10mill ebitda. Completing roll-ups in two sectors at the moment.

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Oct 2020 Acquired Gift Card SaaS

Foundational Capital Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Foundational Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in investing in growth companies that possess strong intellectual property. The firm is dedicated to diagnosing root causes with engineering-minded precision, rebuilding go-to-market strategies, optimizing operations, and leading organizational change. Their investment focus is on special situations that allow for transformation through operational leadership, aiming to drive growth and unlock potential in their portfolio companies.

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Dec 2025 Acquired Ionniq

Dogwood Grove Capital Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Dogwood Grove Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions and roll-ups. We are seeking acquisitions in the Southeast (TN, AR, MS, AL, GA), especially within three hundred miles of Memphis. We are actively seeking add-on acquisitions for Natureplex, a manufacturer of OTC pharmaceutical products (e.g., creams, ointments, gels, enemas, electrolytes). We are also actively seeking new platforms. We are operating as an independent sponsor rather than through a fund at this time.

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May 2023 Invested in Natureplex

Tenet Investment Company

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tenet Investment Company (“Tenet”) is a global private equity fund manager formed to make investments in middle market companies across the United States and West Africa. We are a generalist investment manager but however have a strong affinity for investments in sectors such as consumer products, manufacturing, food and agribusiness, financial services and technology. We seek control or significant minority investments in companies and look to back existing management teams or build strong management teams at investee companies. Our investment size ranges from $5 million to $30 million…

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Mar 2017 Acquired Traxi Continental Limited

Whitewater Capital Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Whitewater Capital Partners is a West Virginia-based private equity firm that specializes in partnering and investing in legacy businesses throughout West Virginia and greater Appalachia (including Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia). We focus on working with business owners seeking a succession plan or seeking growth capital for their business to take the next step. Whitewater is unique in that we retain a commitment to the business, its employees, and community post-transaction. Profit will never precede integrity.

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Aug 2025 Acquired Valley Gardens

DZS Capital LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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DZS Capital LLC is an independent sponsor focused on identifying, acquiring, and running small to medium sized enterprises. Targeting profitable and growing company that have a proven track record with EBITDA north of $2 million per year and EBITDA margins of 15%+.I bring 20 years of work experience as an accomplished business executive having worked at Verizon, General Mills, Accenture, J&J, and Bayer with extensive experience leading and guiding supply chain, logistics, marketing, finance, manufacturing, and procurement teams within industrial, consulting, consumer goods, consumer…

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Feb 2026 Acquired Confidential Company

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Montera

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Montera is a middle market buy-and-build investment firm with offices in New York, NY and Atlanta, GA. We deploy control-oriented equity capital across services, consumer, and healthcare companies.We Believe that founder-owned companies are the lifeblood of our country. This is why we acquire great businesses and help them achieve their fullest potential.We Partner with owners and management teams who care deeply about their employees. We provide quick & straightforward exits and seek to honor the founders' legacy by protecting the culture for decades to come.We…

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Aug 2022 Acquired Confidential Company

Agile Growth Equity, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Agile Growth Equity is a trusted partner for founders and management teams seeking a catalyst for next-level value creation. Whether in the context of succession and exit planning, or evaluating a complex set of growth opportunities, we specialize in scaling businesses by working hand-in-hand with leadership teams to enhance people, processes, and technology. Our flexible investment structures, deep operational expertise, and collaborative approach are designed to unlock long-term value and drive transformative outcomes.Agile Growth Equity was founded in 2022 and has made and exited one…

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Nov 2023 Acquired Kobus

Perennial Holdings LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Perennial was founded to build market-leading businesses that endure over generations. We partner with founders and families that have built exceptional organizations and are seeking a new steward to champion employees, customers, and their legacy. We believe the best organizations identify and empower talented people, treat them with respect, and reward long-term thinking. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to support our teams. We’re serious about our work and consider ourselves your partners in building businesses for the long-term.

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Oct 2019 Acquired MadSky Roofing And Restoration, LLC

LIVE Enterprises

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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LIVE Enterprises is an operator-investor that partners with founders of established infrastructure businesses in the sectors of digital signage, live event production, and youth sports. By focusing on these niche markets, LIVE Enterprises aims to foster growth and innovation through strategic partnerships. Their approach involves collaborating closely with business founders to enhance operational capabilities and expand market reach. This targeted investment strategy underscores their commitment to supporting and scaling businesses within these specialized industries.The managing partner and…

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Aug 2025 Acquired Cinelease (carve out from Herc Rentals)

Tandem Investment Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tandem Investment Partners Inc. was founded by investment professionals who are passionate about working with small to medium sized companies to achieve their growth potential. Our name was chosen to symbolize our collaborative, hands-on approach to the companies we invest in. Our team’s extensive finance and operational experience supports businesses to achieve a higher level of performance. Our vision is to systematically create value within our portfolio companies by working with transitioning owners to build upon the legacy. Through our investments, we create a community of…

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Jun 2023 Acquired FluidConcepts

Altmaven Capital

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Altmaven Capital is a Toronto-based investment firm focused on partnering with companies across all stages of the business life cycle, from early growth to succession and transition.Altmaven focuses on a range of investment opportunities, including growth capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, founder and family succession, carve-outs, and complex or overlooked situations. We selectively invest in earlier-stage companies where our capital and operating experience can accelerate growth and help navigate inflection points.We work closely with founders, management teams, and shareholders…

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Jul 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Castle Key Holdings LLC

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Castle Key Holdings is a forward-thinking acquisition firm committed to building enduring legacies through strategic investments and operational excellence. Operating as a private firm, Castle Key Holdings focuses on acquiring established businesses at attractive valuations, then reinvesting cash flows to fuel additional acquisitions and targeted organic growth. This disciplined approach to capital allocation allows the firm to steadily expand its portfolio while maintaining financial strength and resilience.The vision for Castle Key Holdings is to create a multi-company, serial acquisition…

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Metro Global Ventures

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Metro Global Ventures is an operationally-focused middle market private investment firm. We invest in and help grow smaller niche businesses with solid fundamentals and strong management teams. Our deep experience working with founder owned/operated small and mid-sized businesses sets us apart as a true investment partner. Our personal and strategic approach to helping entrepreneurs build leading organizations enables us to drive sustained growth and create long term value. As entrepreneurs ourselves, our mission is to provide capital to talented entrepreneurial executives to enable them…

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callowhill

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Fundless sponsor in active search for one of two specific targets:Financial Profile: Up to $2M in EBITDA Sectors (Seem random and unrelated but are based on experience & non-obvious "right to play")Digital Services Firms with a preference for SEO & Digital Marketing.Fine Art Handling & Art Logistics

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LeftRight Capital LLC

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LeftRight Capital is a private investment firm committed to building resilient businesses and generating enduring value. With a systematic, strategic, and tech-enabled investment approach, LRC partners with founders and management teams to unlock transformational growth opportunities.LRC specializes in control investments in lower middle market companies across sectors such as niche manufacturing, aerospace and defense, industrial services, and vertical software. The firm targets businesses with strong fundamentals that are ready to scale, bring operational rigor, and embrace long-term value…

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Aviv Holdings

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NY-based investor sourcing acquisition opportunities on behalf of a private family holding company. The mandate is to identify, acquire, and scale a platform business in fragmented industrial & commercial services, anchoring with a strong founder-led platform and building meaningfully from there. I bring several years of industrials-focused IB & PE experience, which translates to a disciplined, well-organized execution of a transaction. I plan to be hands-on with the platform, working directly with management to professionalize operations, expand commercially, and integrate strategic…

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Earned Outcomes LLC

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Entrepreneur, operator and investor with a proven ability to identify opportunity, build trusted relationships, scale organizations and create long-term value through sound judgment. Experience spans enterprise partnership development, business ownership, successful exits, real estate investment and private company acquisitions. Known for building mutually beneficial partnerships, evaluating opportunities with discipline and intuition and leading teams through periods of growth and change.Selected Career HighlightsNegotiated strategic partnerships with the NFL, PGA Tour, NASCAR, Formula 1,…

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Young's Legacy Group

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Young's Legacy Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business specializing in agricultural transportation, logistics, and staffing solutions. It focuses on business succession and organizational development. The company is committed to preserving the legacy and individuality of family businesses, ensuring their continued success through modern financial and management practices. By offering robust support and innovative solutions, Young's Legacy Group helps businesses overcome operational, financial, and succession-based challenges, maintaining their unique identities and values.

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Pranic Ventures

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Pranic Ventures specializes in acquiring and operating businesses within the manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics sectors. The company is dedicated to protecting the legacy of the businesses it acquires and ensuring the well-being of their employees. With a focus on sustainable growth, Pranic Ventures aims to maintain the integrity and heritage of the companies under its management while fostering a supportive and thriving work environment. Their strategic approach to acquisitions reflects a commitment to long-term success and responsible business practices.

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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.

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