Kingswood Capital Management Invests in Turbo Wholesale Tires

Turbo Wholesale Tires (Kingswood-backed) Acquires Tire Wholesalers Inc.

June 5, 2023

Automotive

Turbo Wholesale Tires, backed by Kingswood Capital Management, has completed the acquisition of Tire Wholesalers Inc. (TWI), a Michigan-based independent tire distributor. The Kogel family joined as partial owners, with TWI leadership joining Turbo's management team to expand Turbo's Midwest footprint, warehouse capacity and brand/distribution capabilities.

Strength Capital Partners Invests in Kansas Golf & Turf

March 23, 2023

Retail

Strength Capital Partners made a minority growth investment in Kansas Golf & Turf, a Wichita-based dealer and distributor of golf cars, turf and lawn equipment, and related parts and repair services. Strength will partner with the McGreevy family to support organic growth initiatives and pursue strategic add-on acquisitions; financing for the deal included Enterprise Bank and Northcreek Mezzanine.

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires The Wheel Group

February 1, 2021

Automotive

Wynnchurch Capital, a Chicago-area private equity firm, has acquired The Wheel Group, a designer and distributor of branded aftermarket wheels, specialty tires and related accessories based in Ontario, California. Wynnchurch said the investment will be a new platform to accelerate TWG's growth, leveraging the company's portfolio of proprietary brands, sourcing capabilities and 20 U.S. and Canadian sales and distribution centers.

Solar Capital Ltd. Acquires Majority Stake in Kingsbridge Holdings LLC

November 3, 2020

Financial Services

Solar Capital Ltd. acquired an 87.5% majority stake in Kingsbridge Holdings LLC on November 3, 2020, investing approximately $216 million (about $136 million of equity and $80 million of debt). The stake was purchased from TZP Capital Partners II, LP and affiliates with Kingsbridge management rolling a portion of their equity; the acquisition expands Solar Capital's specialty finance platform by adding lease origination and asset finance capabilities through Kingsbridge's equipment leasing business based in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Walter Capital Partners Takes Major Stake in MARTINS Industries

September 5, 2024

Manufacturing

Walter Capital Partners has become a major shareholder in MARTINS Industries, a Farnham, Quebec–based global provider of tire and wheel equipment and supplies. The investment is intended to support MARTINS’ acquisition-led international growth strategy—particularly in the United States and Europe—and accelerate the company’s M&A program and product/distribution expansion.

Mantucket Capital Acquires Turbo Terminal Tractors

August 12, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

Mantucket Capital Management Corporation, a Denver-based private investment firm and family office, has acquired Turbo Terminal Tractors, a Gainesville, Georgia-based provider of sales, leasing, rental, and service for terminal tractors used at warehouses, distribution centers and ports. The seller was an affiliated entity of Syfan Logistics; Mantucket said it will support Turbo's nationwide fleet, service capabilities and growth plans.