Skylark Forms USA Automotive Partners to Acquire Caldwell Automotive Partners (CAP Fleet Upfitters)

Skylark Completes Growth Recapitalization of Tax Advisors Group

April 1, 2021

Accounting & Tax

Skylark Private Equity Partners acquired a majority equity position in Tax Advisors Group, LLC (TAG) through a growth recapitalization to support the firm's expansion of market reach, customer support services, and service capabilities. The transaction was executed in partnership with TAG management; financing was provided by Texas Capital Bank, Concentric Partners, and Jones Capital.

Skylark Private Equity Partners Acquires Cost Segregation Authority

May 20, 2022

Accounting & Tax

Skylark Private Equity Partners closed an investment to acquire Cost Segregation Authority (CSA), a Lindon, Utah–based provider of cost segregation studies and tax-related services for real estate investors. Skylark said the deal will help scale CSA’s market reach and operational capabilities as part of the firm’s focus on lower middle market, tech-enabled business services in the tax advisory space.

Acamar Partners Acquisition Corp. to Take CarLotz Public

October 22, 2020

Automotive

Acamar Partners Acquisition Corp. entered into a definitive business combination agreement to take CarLotz, Inc. public, supported by a $125 million PIPE led by Fidelity and strategic investors including KAR Global, McLarty Diversified Holdings, Rick Wagoner and TRP Capital Partners. The transaction will provide CarLotz with capital to fund nationwide hub expansion, technology investments and continued growth; closing was expected in Q4 2020.

Palladium Equity Partners Creates Collision Auto Parts by Acquiring Three Aftermarket Distributors

May 5, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Palladium Equity Partners, through its joint-venture affiliate Palladium Heritage, partnered with management to acquire and combine National Auto Parts, USA, Inc.; NAP San Diego, LLC; and National Auto Parts-Oakland, LLC into a new platform, Collision Auto Parts LLC. The combined business operates six distribution facilities across California and New Mexico, serving over 3,000 customers (regional body shops, MSOs and walk-ins) and will pursue further growth via new locations and add-on acquisitions.

Carlyle Acquires Controlling Stake in Highway Industries and Roop Automotives

February 13, 2025

Manufacturing

The Carlyle Group, with equity from funds affiliated with Carlyle Asia Partners (CAP), completed a controlling-stake acquisition of Highway Industries Limited and Roop Automotives Limited, combining the businesses into a single platform serving global automotive OEMs. Carlyle intends to scale the platform through consolidation, operational improvements and potential synergistic add-ons to deepen capabilities across forged and precision-machined components, steering assemblies and powertrain applications.

Southfield Capital Partners with Alba Wheels Up

March 16, 2021

Transportation

Southfield Capital has partnered with Alba Wheels Up, a Valley Stream, New York-based customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm, in the firm's first platform investment from Southfield Capital III LP. The transaction will support Alba's growth initiatives—expanding service offerings, entering new markets, and strengthening its technology and trade compliance capabilities, while founders Salvatore and Damien Stile remain in leadership roles.