Top Automotive Retail Private Equity Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

191

Active Firms

13,106

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$20M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 11%

Texas 10%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Gulmohar Capital Partners

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Sumit and Arun founded Gulmohar Capital Partners (GCP), a private investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling software and tech-enabled services businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Under GCP, they established GRCS Trust, a permanent-capital platform focused on governance, risk, compliance, and security (GRCS) software serving CIOs, CISOs, and regulated industries. The platform's first acquisition was CurrentWare, and GCP intends to continue expanding GRCS Trust through additional acquisitions that strengthen its position within the broader GRCS ecosystem.Sumit most recently served as…

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Mar 2025 Acquired Currrentware, Inc.
Dec 2021 Acquired Actify Data Labs (Voxco Add-on)
Dec 2021 Invested in Confidential Company
May 2019 Acquired Voxco Insights

Encore Management Group

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Encore Management Group is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring and growing businesses within fragmented service industries. By leveraging deep operational and entrepreneurial expertise, Encore is committed to making strategic acquisitions, investing in those businesses, and making operational improvements to position them as leaders in their chosen markets.

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Jan 2024 Acquired Digs Pet Services
Aug 2023 Acquired Well Labs +
Apr 2023 Acquired LiveWell Partners

Betterment Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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The company is a private equity fund that specializes in the lower middle market, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. It aims to identify and invest in promising businesses, providing them with the necessary capital and strategic guidance to foster growth and enhance value. The firm is dedicated to building a diverse portfolio of companies, leveraging its expertise to drive operational improvements and financial success. With a commitment to long-term partnerships, the company seeks to align its interests with those of its portfolio businesses, ensuring mutual success and sustainable growth.

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May 2025 Acquired Treetop ABA
Jan 2025 Acquired Care at Home
Jan 2025 Acquired Discovery ABA

Novadvice

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Novadvice is an independent alternative investment boutique focused on enhancing client wealth while generating a positive social impact through exclusive, innovative, and responsible investments. With over 20 years of experience, the firm collaborates with asset managers, fund service providers, real estate experts, and entrepreneurs to select a wide range of investment opportunities. Novadvice is committed to tailoring its products to meet clients' best interests and manages all aspects of the investment process. The company has successfully set up investment vehicles, including acquiring…

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May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Gemspring Capital

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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With $350 million of committed capital under management, Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market companies. We provide flexible capital and partner with talented management teams to propel companies to grow and achieve their full potential. At Gemspring, we take a hands-on approach to investing and commit operating and strategic resources to help drive revenue growth and operating efficiencies at each of our portfolio companies. We take smart risks with capital investment and often pursue transformational add-on acquisitions. The goal for each…

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Jun 2017 Acquired Therma
Dec 2016 Acquired United Group Programs

STAPLE Investments

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Staple Investments is a private equity firm dedicated to long-term investments and fostering business growth through a values-driven approach. The firm is committed to preserving and expanding high-quality businesses, with a strategic focus on stable returns and shareholder value growth. Staple Investments operates primarily in the healthcare, consumer, industrial, and services sectors, employing disciplined private equity strategies to achieve its goals. With a team of approximately 50 experienced professionals, the firm emphasizes operational excellence and rigorous strategy to support its…

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Jan 2026 Acquired Corporate Travel Services

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Captivate Partners

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Captivate Partners is a family-office backed investment private equity firm operating at the intersection of brand and commerce. We are active buyout and growth investors, with a focus on commercial services, business services, multi-site consumer, and platforms that drive next generation commerce.

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Sep 2020 Acquired The Paper Store / Uncharted

Republic Funds

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Republic Funds has partnered with entrepreneurs to grow eight service businesses in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. We also acquired and improved more than 9,000 apartment units across the U.S. Sun Belt and several commercial and industrial properties across the U.S. Rust Belt. We have acquired controlling and non-controlling stakes in property services companies and other growing businesses including HVAC, Roofing, Fire Protection, Property Management, Pool Service, Dry Cleaning, and Marketing Services.

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Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital

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Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital is a private investment platform targeting late-stage growth equity and credit investments in technology, healthcare, consumer, digital media and other high-growth sectors.

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New Majority Capital

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We are fellow entrepreneurs and impact capitalists working on creating a better financial future for under-represented business owners.We do this by providing equity investments and management support to folks who want to acquire and run existing small businesses. We believe this is a sustainable path to reduce wealth disparities in our society and is a path that can naturally lead us to an evolving ecosystem that has a lasting impact on our communities.

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Mosaic Management, LLC

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Mosaic Management is a private equity firm specializing in real estate and platform business investments. The company targets growth investment and operational improvement/enhancement opportunities alongside scalability through acquisition, new location growth, and organic growth. With a long term view and regional focus in the Southeast, Mosaic Management has a proven track record of successful investments through its high focus on 5 investments (3 exited) thus far.

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RSD Private Equity

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RDS Private Equity is a Canadian investment firm focused on acquiring, building, and scaling businesses across sectors including energy, infrastructure, industrials, and real estate. The firm takes a hands-on approach, targeting opportunities where operational execution and strategic direction drive value.The track record is built on proprietary deal sourcing, flexible structuring, and active post-investment involvement. RDS has experience across both growth-stage and cash-flowing businesses, with a focus on capital preservation and strong risk-adjusted returns. The firm moves quickly and…

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Sway

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As a Managing Director and early-stage venture investor, I have a decade of experience investing across consumer, tech, and media ventures, I’ve led on more than 25 startups, raised capital across multiple fund platforms, and helped shape strategies that merge cultural influence with financial returns.At Sway Media (formerly NEX Cubed VC), I’ve driven firm-wide strategy from rebranding our investment thesis to building the next generation of culturally relevant tech and media ventures. I’ve directed accelerator programming, cultivated relationships with LPs, and co-led…

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AAVIN Equity

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Based in Iowa, AAVIN Equity Advisors embodies a 'Main Street' approach to private equity investing. We manage committed funds to deploy capital into established, profitable businesses situated in underserved domestic geographies within the lower segment of the middle market. We specialize in leading buyout and recapitalization transactions of founder- or family-owned businesses, relying on our years of experience and collaborative approach to generate substantial value throughout the investment's lifespan.

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Godspeed Capital

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Godspeed is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Washington, DC and focused onorganic and acquisition growth strategies in the lower middle-market Defense and Governmentservices, solutions, and technology sectors. Godspeed’s objective is to partner with businesses that have reached an inflection point in their trajectory. By teaming with management, Godspeed is able to drive outsized growth and value creation through strategic initiatives, operating improvements, technology investments, and add-on acquisitions. Godspeed’s investment team performs as a strategic partner,…

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Blue Highway Capital

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Blue Highway Capital is a U.S. based investment firm growing small middle market companies nationally, with a focus on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We provide $3-12M of growth capital to primarily rural businesses that are at an inflection point. Our firm’s name refers to the backroads on traditional maps and atlases, which were drawn in blue. Providing capital is just a starting point for how we can assist in achieving your vision. Our principals draw from a wealth of sector expertise, personal networks and investment experience to help companies develop growth…

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PFM Capital

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Private Equity firm based in Regina, investing in business across Western Canada ranging from EBITDA of $2.0M to $10.0M. Looking for businesses with strong management teams and management looking to invest alongside, within industries with strong sectoral tailwinds.

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2717 Partners

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2717 Partners, LP is a limited partnership with a focus on private equity investments, particularly in the technology and healthcare sectors. The firm operates from two primary locations in San Francisco, California, and Greenwich, Connecticut. With a strategic approach towards growth-oriented companies, 2717 Partners has built a robust portfolio comprising 14 companies. As of 2025, the firm employs approximately 150 staff members, reflecting its significant presence in the private equity landscape. The company is committed to fostering innovation and growth within its investment sectors.

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Aspen Trail Capital

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Aspen Trail Capital is a permanent-capital holding company founded by two longtime partners with deep transaction experience - over $50bn in M&A executed across their careers. We acquire and hold established, founder-owned businesses in the lower-middle market for the long-term, with a focus on essential, service led companies with recurring revenue. We focus on preserving the values, cultures and teams of the businesses we partner with.

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Crest Rock Partners

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Crest Rock Partners is a Denver-based private equity firm specializing in investments in the lower middle market, particularly in software, technology, and services sectors. The firm is known for its strategic growth investments and partnerships, leveraging over 30 years of collective investment and operational experience. Crest Rock Partners focuses on control-oriented investments, targeting businesses with significant growth potential. With a portfolio of over 60 companies, the firm emphasizes transformational capital and operational expertise to build companies that set new industry…

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Firms in the Automotive Retail Private Equity Funds 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 Private Equity Funds is $4M-$20M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$4M. 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 191 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 Private Equity Funds 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 Private Equity Funds with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 191 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 Private Equity Funds directory, you can request information here.

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