M&A Deal Summary

West Edge Partners and First Capital Partners Acquire Dakotaland Autoglass

On November 7, 2022, private equity firm West Edge Partners and mezzanine finance firm First Capital Partners acquired distribution company Dakotaland Autoglass

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is West Edge Partners’ 1st and First Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is West Edge Partners’ 1st and First Capital Partners’ 32nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is West Edge Partners’ 1st and First Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in South Dakota.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-11-07
Target Dakotaland Autoglass
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) West Edge Partners
First Capital Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Dakotaland Autoglass

Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States
Dakotaland Autoglass is a regional distributor and service provider to the aftermarket automotive replacement glass and paint, body & equipment ("PBE") industries. Dakotaland Autoglass is based in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

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Buyer(S) 2

DESCRIPTION

West Edge Partners is a private equity firm focused on business and consumer services, distribution and light manufacturing companies in the lower-middle market. The Firm targets businesses with EBITDA up to $15 million and at least $5 million of revenue. West Edge prefers companies with low customer concentration, sustainable cash flows, and consistent profitability in fragmented and growing industries. West Edge Partners was founded in 2021 and is based in Santa Monica, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 1 of 1
State (South Dakota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 1 of 1
Buyer

First Capital Partners

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 241M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

First Capital Partners is an Omaha, Nebraska-based private investment firm that provides equity and subordinated debt financing to lower middle-market companies. First targets businesses with revenues of $10 to $100 million and EBITDA up to $10 million. Investments are generally used to fund management buyouts, growth capital financings, recapitalizations, divestitures, and generational transfers of ownership. Broad areas of interest include manufacturing, business services, and value-added distribution. First Capital will not invest in startups, early stage companies, high technology, real estate, or retail. First Capital Partners is based in US.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 32 of 33
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 9 of 9
State (South Dakota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 32 of 33
Year (2022) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-08-23 RKD Group

Richardson, Texas, United States

RKD Group is a provider of omnichannel fundraising and marketing services for the nonprofit sector. RKD Group has raised billions of dollars for its clients and currently serves over 260 nonprofit organizations, within segments such as hospitals, social service, health, disease research, animal welfare, and faith-based charities. RKD Group was founded in 1970 and is based in Richardson, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-04-01 Hanson Lab Solutions

Camarillo, California, United States

Hanson Lab Solutions is a vertically-integrated manufacturer and supplier of laboratory casework, fume hoods, and related accessories to R&D laboratory owners and users in the western U.S. including the world’s most prominent biotech, pharmaceutical and life science companies. Hanson Lab Solutions was founded in 1977 and is based in Camarillo, California.

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