Kaltroco Makes Minority Investment in Dave Cantin Group
November 13, 2023
Kaltroco, a private investment company backed by the family of Steve Koltes, has made a minority growth investment in The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a New York–based M&A advisory firm focused on automotive retail and related sectors. The capital will support DCG's expansion into adjacent verticals (motorcycle, RV, powersports, heavy truck), broader geographic coverage, and new advisory service offerings; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Kaltroco
- Targets
- The Dave Cantin Group
- Sellers
- DCG senior executive team (existing shareholders)
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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