Thirty31 Partners Acquires Jerry Carney & Sons, Inc.
October 10, 2025
Thirty31 Partners, a Huxley, Iowa-based private equity firm, has acquired Jerry Carney & Sons, Inc., a family-owned auto parts and vehicle recycling business headquartered in Ames, Iowa. The company will continue operating under its existing brand and management while Thirty31 provides capital and operational support to drive growth in the automotive aftermarket and recycling sectors; 1st National Bank of Ames supported the transaction.
- Buyers
- Thirty31 Partners
- Targets
- Jerry Carney & Sons, Inc.
- Sellers
- Matt Carney, Tom Carney
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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