Top 10 Distributors Wholesale Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – June 1st – 30th, 2026
Several interesting transactions closed in the Distributors Wholesale sector over the past month. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.
PE Growth/Expansion
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- Meritus Gas Partners, an industrial gas for the refrigerant, pharmaceutical, industrial, electronics, and agricultural chemical industries, received $40.29 million of development capital.
- Agility Retail Group, store equipment for the local retail industry and that offers decor and fixture supplies along with in-store signage such as wall decor, banners, displays, risers, and counters, enabling retailers to access a comprehensive range of supplies under one provider, received $15 million of development capital.
- Smart Distributors, a beverage wholesale and distribution business that represents boutique and craft brands, received a development capital from Leslie Rudd Investment Company.
Buyout/LBO
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- Chart Distribution Group, an automotive lubricants and reconditioning products that serves vehicle owners, service centers, and reconditioning professionals, was acquired by RelaDyne, via its financial sponsor American Industrial Partners, through an LBO.
- Leahy-Wolf, a lubricants that optimizes industrial operations and maximize equipment life, was acquired by AEG Petroleum, via its financial sponsors Plexus Capital and The PGIM Private Capital, through an LBO.
- Tallman Equipment, tools, equipment, and related services for the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, was acquired by Platte River Equity through an LBO.
Merger/Acquisition
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- Protection NewAvantage, an automotive protection product that protects vehicles from environmental damage and corrosion, was acquired by Produits Avantage Plus and OneBridge.
- CAVCO, industrial and mechanical pipe, valves, and fittings based in Bon Air, Alabama, was acquired by ISCO Industries.
- Prema Canada, a tire and wheel service supplies that supports tire service businesses across Canada, was acquired by Mighty Auto Parts, a subsidiary of Grupo Gonher.
- Boston Freightliner, commercial vehicles catering to the recreational and travel community, was acquired by Tom Nehl.
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Rebecca Lacy
Managing Director
More than 30 years positioning companies for growth. She began her career as a retail business owner then transitioned to McDonnell Douglas/Boeing where she worked to help small businesses gain significant market share. This included advocating at the federal level for legislation to facilitate competition for small businesses. Helped businesses secure non-traditional funding through grants, as well IP and equipment donations. Served in a board or advisory capacity for several economic development organizations. Transitioned to business ownership where she and her team created diagnostic tools and training that helped companies function with greater efficiency and flexibility. Domestic and international clients ranged from start-ups to multi-national corporations from a broad array of industries, government agencies and not-for-profits. B.A. in Public Administration, MBA from Western International University. FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses.
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