ICV Partners Acquires Significant Stake in Interstate Auto Care

Valvoline Acquires Breeze Autocare from Greenbriar Equity Group

February 20, 2025

Automotive

Valvoline, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Breeze Autocare, a Pleasanton, California–based operator of quick lube, car wash, and light repair services, from Greenbriar Equity Group. Breeze operates more than 200 locations and serves over 1.8 million customers annually; the deal expands Valvoline's retail service network and capabilities across the United States.

Carousel Capital Acquires Significant Stake in Quality Automotive Services (Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchisee)

May 16, 2022

Automotive

Carousel Capital’s sixth fund has acquired a significant ownership interest in Quality Automotive Services, LLC (QAS), a multi-location Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisee headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The transaction was funded with equity from Carousel Capital and senior debt from Antares Capital to accelerate QAS’s M&A and greenfield expansion across the Southeast and Midwest.

APCO Holdings Acquires National Auto Care from Lovell Minnick Partners

January 3, 2023

Financial Services

APCO Holdings, LLC has acquired National Auto Care (NAC) from Lovell Minnick Partners, combining two leading Finance & Insurance (F&I) administrators to create a nationwide F&I platform. The deal was financed substantially by an equity injection from majority shareholder Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board alongside third-party debt; Tony Wanderon, former CEO of NAC, becomes CEO of APCO after the transaction.

ICV Partners Makes Majority Investment in Total Access Urgent Care

February 17, 2021

Healthcare Services

ICV Partners has made a majority investment in Total Access Urgent Care (TAUC), a St. Louis–based urgent care operator with 26 locations across the Midwest. The transaction partners ICV with TAUC management (including CEO Dr. Matt Bruckel and President Dr. Troy Dinkel) to support geographic expansion and open additional sites while continuing to enhance on-site diagnostic and pharmacy capabilities.

O2 Investment Partners Forms Straightaway Tire & Auto Platform with Five Independent Repair Operators

July 12, 2023

Automotive

O2 Investment Partners has invested in and partnered with All County Automotive, Auto Care Plus, EAS Tire & Auto, Victory Automotive Service, and Village Autoworks to create Straightaway Tire & Auto, a new independent automotive service platform. The combined platform brings together 43 locations across multiple U.S. states and will support organic growth and further M&A activity while founding operators retain significant ownership and continue to lead their businesses.

GreatWater 360 Auto Care Acquires Cars, Trucks & Vans

July 7, 2025

Automotive

GreatWater 360 Auto Care has acquired Cars, Trucks & Vans, a long-standing full-service auto repair shop in Davenport, Iowa. The shop will continue operating under its existing name and team while joining GreatWater's network to support the location with upgraded tools, training, and operational resources to deepen the company's presence in Iowa.