Operating Company Transportation & Logistics

XLerate Group

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Nationwide automotive auction and remarketing facilitation platform operating fixed auction locations plus digital and mobile auction channels that facilitate transactions between dealers and institutional customers.

Focus Areas
Auto auction / vehicle remarketing, Digital/mobile auction platforms

Tracked deals

7

7 tracked deals across 2019-2021.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

4 addon · 3 buyout

XLerate Group Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 2 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 2 years for XLerate Group. 3 2019 4 2021

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    XLerate Group, Brightstar Capital Partners
    Target
    America's Auto Auction (AAA), Auction Credit Enterprises (ACE)
    Seller
    Trinity Hunt Partners, Affiliated co-investors
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Addon

    XLerate Group, backed by Brightstar Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of America's Auto Auction (AAA) and affiliated financier Auction Credit Enterprises (ACE) from Trinity Hunt Partners and its co-investors. The deal, closed December 30, 2021 for undisclosed terms, combines physical and digital remarketing capabilities and financing services to create a larger nationwide vehicle remarketing platform operating across roughly 39 auction sites in 19 states.

  • Buyer
    XLerate Group
    Target
    Clark County Auto Auction
    Seller
    Fetter family, Matt Fetter
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Buyout

    Carmel, Indiana-based XLerate Group has acquired Clark County Auto Auction (CCAA), a third-generation, family-run dealer auction based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. CCAA will continue to be operated by Paul Fetter as general manager while XLerate integrates the location into its network of regional auction brands to expand its platform footprint in the Midwest.

  • Buyer
    XLerate Group
    Target
    Greater Shreveport-Bossier Auto Auction (GSBAA)
    Seller
    Steve Chiasson, Keith Hightower
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    The XLerate Group has acquired Greater Shreveport-Bossier Auto Auction (GSBAA), adding the Shreveport, Louisiana-based dealer auction to its portfolio as part of its ongoing roll-up strategy. GSBAA will continue to be operated locally by Matt Chiasson as general manager while XLerate integrates the facility into its network to expand footprint and service offerings across the region.

  • Buyer
    XLerate Group
    Target
    Liquid Motors
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Buyout

    XLerate Group has acquired Liquid Motors, a provider of digital and in-lane services for independent auctions, dealers and marketplaces. The purchase is intended to bolster XLerate's digital sales capabilities and integrate Liquid Motors' technology while allowing Liquid Motors to continue operating with independence for its customers.

  • Buyer
    XLerate Group, Huron Capital
    Target
    Columbus Fair Auto Auction (CFAA)
    Seller
    Jacobs family, Alexis Jacobs
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Addon

    Huron Capital’s XLerate Group has acquired Columbus Fair Auto Auction (CFAA) from the Jacobs family. The add-on expands XLerate’s nationwide auction and remarketing platform, strengthening its Midwestern presence and capabilities to service fleet/lease and financial institution customers.

  • Buyer
    XLerate Group, Huron Capital
    Target
    Southeastern Auto Auction
    Seller
    Tommy Childs, Danny Williams, Wayne DeLoach
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Addon

    Huron Capital’s XLerate Group acquired Southeastern Auto Auction (SEAA), adding the Savannah, Georgia auction to its nationwide remarketing platform as an add-on acquisition. The deal expands XLerate’s footprint in the South Carolina/Georgia/Florida corridor and SEAA will be operated by Bill McCready as general manager under the XLerate platform.

  • Buyer
    XLerate Group, Huron Capital
    Target
    Morton Auto Auction
    Seller
    Krupa family (Steve and Ted Krupa)
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Addon

    Huron Capital’s auction and remarketing platform, XLerate Group, has acquired Morton Auto Auction from the Krupa family in an add-on deal that expands XLerate’s Midwest footprint. Morton Auto Auction — founded in 1978 and employing over 100 full- and part-time staff — will remain led by existing operators while gaining XLerate’s digital and operational resources to drive additional volume.

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