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

878

Active Firms

18,867

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

California 13%

Texas 10%

New York 8%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

Focus: Acquiring One Business | Capital Source: Investor-Backed or Self-Funded | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

Ryan Marks

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Finance executive with 15 years of experience in the areas of strategic and capital planning, mergers and acquisitions, operational performance improvement, and cross-functional project leadership. Demonstrated experience operating across diverse organizational environments, including early-stage startups and private equity-backed companies.

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Alpha Heritage Ventures

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Alpha Heritage Ventures LLC is a small business acquisition firm dedicated to supporting the acquisition process of one local, small-to-medium-sized business. Founded in 2025, the firm strives to own and operate a single, established business. Alpha Heritage is not a strategic buyer or private equity firm; instead, it aims to invest in and grow the target business from its current state. The firm is particularly interested in businesses where the owner is looking to transition leadership through a personalized sale, with a focus on generational family businesses. With a local focus and…

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Rich Bertone

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Accredited Investor Seeking deal closure 2026–mid-2027About me: I'm a former Amazon and Microsoft Account Executive and I'm ready to do something different. I want to grow an existing business, work on things I control, and actually deploy capital toward something tangible before retirement.What I'm hunting for:B2B SaaS — recurring revenue, demonstrated unit economics, absentee-friendly, ideally $1–3M asking price range. Specialty distribution & established services — profitable, repeatable, semi-absentee. HVAC, industrial MRO, specialty supply, specialty transportation. etc.…

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TJP Holdings

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Individual investor with 23 years of financial and capital markets experience. I’m leaving the industry and seeking to use my personal capital to acquire and operate a well respected and profitable small business.

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Arkrite Investments

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I am a self-funded searcher and former Navy SEAL looking for a long-standing service business in the PNW with an excellent reputation and an owner who cares deeply about their legacy. My goal is to be a steady, long-term successor who honors what’s been built, supports the team, and carries the business into its next chapter with humility, discipline, and genuine commitment.

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Gabriel Hamelin

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Individual buyer with 6 years of M&A experience in investment banking and private equity in Montreal. I’m actively looking to acquire a business with $500K–$1M in EBITDA. I bring financial expertise, long-term mindset and never-ending energy to ensure a smooth transition and preserve the seller’s legacy.

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Grove Oaks Capital

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Grove Oaks Capital is a private investment partnership focused on acquiring and operating a single, privately owned business in the lower middle market space. We will assume an active role in day-to-day management with a long-term focus. GOC is backed by a diverse group of investors, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, and institutional investors.

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Third North Holdings, LLC

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Glenn FiedlerEngineer and consultant with 15 years of experience across energy and operations. Former drilling engineer at ExxonMobil and management consultant at BCG. Looking to acquire and operate a founder-owned small business in services or industrials where I can bring technical credibility and operational discipline to the next chapter of growth.

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RWF Ventures

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Marketing executive with a proven track record of building and scaling high-growth ventures by leveraging deep expertise inconsumer marketing from world class organizations with entrepreneurial leadership. Built Aligned Modern Health from a singleclinic startup, to a multi-location, high-growth healthcare brand. Fueled growth through transforming consumer insights intostrategies to drive revenue, customer acquisition leveraging performance based marketing, and evolving business model to scaleexpansion.

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Ross Wigon

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I'm a real estate professional looking for a B2B service business in the New York Metro area between $750k and $1.5M of SDE. Assumed deal structure is ~15-20% seller note, with the remaining paid out upon close via buyer equity and SBA debt. I'm prequalified for a $5M SBA loan and have the ability to close on a business worth up to ~$7M.

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Winding Wood Capital

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Winding Wood Capital LLC is a Lexington, Kentucky-based investment company dedicated to acquiring businesses within the state. The firm focuses on making control investments, aiming to add long-term value through the implementation of new technologies and investment in equipment. With a strategic emphasis on local acquisitions, Winding Wood Capital seeks to enhance business operations and drive growth by leveraging technological advancements. Their approach is tailored to foster sustainable development and innovation within the businesses they acquire.

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Bailey Companies Ltd.

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Experienced operator and entrepreneur seeking to acquire and scale a B2B services business in the Midwest or Southeast. I previously co-founded and scaled SecurSpace, a marketplace for freight storage, from concept to $100M+ GMV in less than five years, including two exits. I have now launched Bailey Companies Ltd. with the goal of building a portfolio of small businesses with EBITDA between $750k to $1.5M.

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Strand Capital

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Are you looking to retire? Want to find someone who will take care of your legacy after you are gone? Do you care about what happens to your employees after you're gone? I am looking to acquire a business based in Southern California in the $5-$15 Million range. I am a personally involved owner/operator looking for a long term commitment to an established business.

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Heartland Heritage

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Heartland Heritage is a permanent home for your business and legacy. A distinct alternative to traditional private equity: we are backed by permanent capital, which enables us to think in decades, and we are experienced operators who are committed to your company as our singular focus.

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Kecia Caffie

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Experienced retail operator seeking an opportunity to carry a founder’s legacy forward. Focused on mid-sized businesses in Colorado or New Mexico. My intent would be to build on current owner’s successes with their team,

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SRF Management

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NYC-based investor seeking small metro-area business to acquire. I've been investing in emerging technologies and funds for 25 years and am interested in owning and operating (to some extent) a smaller cash-flowing business, rather than a raw startup.

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Summit Bridge Capital

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Summit Bridge Capital (SBC) is a Hong Kong–based private equity firm focused on cross‑border acquisitions of industrial, building materials, and advanced manufacturing businesses in the USD 10–20M EBITDA range. SBC partners with founders, family owners, and corporate sellers to institutionalize operations, accelerate international expansion, and execute strategic M&A, while preserving the core culture and technical know‑how that made these businesses successful.SBC targets resilient, asset‑backed companies with defensible market positions, mission‑critical products, and clear…

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Spencer Williamson

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I am an experienced executive seeking to acquire and personally operate a profitable B2B business in traditional industries. I’mfocused on businesses where strategic leadership, operational execution, and sales strategy drivegrowth.

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Jordan Van Roe

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Independent Sponsor seeking to acquire a profitable, established trade or service business in Northern Virginia.I am pursuing a 100% owner-operator acquisition and plan to be actively involved in day-to-day operations post-close. My focus is on businesses with durable local demand, repeat customers, and a stable team in place. Ideal sellers are founders nearing retirement or owners seeking a thoughtful transition and legacy preservation.I am SBA pre-qualified, working with an experienced SBA lender, and comfortable structuring transactions that include seller financing where appropriate to…

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In-G-Co, LLC

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I am a seasoned Growth Executive with 20 years of experience scaling B2B entrerprise services and digital solutions. Having spent my career optimization and engineering repeatable sales engines for premium service firms, I am looking to acquire and personally operate a single B2B or commercial services business in the lower-middle market.Unlike traditional private equity, I am a self-funded individual operator backed by committed capital and a top-tier advisory board. My objective is to transition the day-to-day operations seamlessly from a retiring owner, preserve their legacy, and deploy…

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Firms in the Automotive Retail Search 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 Search Funds is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 878 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 Search 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 Search Funds with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 878 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 Search Funds directory, you can request information here.

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