Tico Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of AME Automotive, a provider of turnkey facility design, equipment solutions, and professional installation services for automotive dealerships across the United States.
Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, AME Automotive has delivered comprehensive facility solutions to dealership customers since its founding in 2001 by David Easterbrook. The company’s services include facility design, equipment procurement, parts room relocation, and full-service installation and service. From its Michigan headquarters, AME supports automotive dealerships nationwide with integrated facility development and equipment solutions.
The acquisition brings AME into Tico Capital Partners’ portfolio, an Atlanta-based private equity firm focused on lower-middle-market companies across sectors such as automotive, specialty manufacturing, value-added distribution, software, and business services. Founded in 2024, Tico Capital has completed or advised on more than 200 transactions and deployed over $250 million of capital across previous investments. The firm currently manages six platform investments across multiple industries and continues to pursue additional investment opportunities nationwide.
According to the companies, the partnership is intended to support AME’s next phase of growth while maintaining the company’s existing culture and customer-focused approach. Leadership emphasized that the investment will provide additional resources and strategic backing to expand the company’s capabilities and strengthen its position as a single-source partner for automotive dealerships.
Support: Cherry Tree & Associates, a Minneapolis-based private investment banking firm, served as the exclusive advisor to AME Automotive in the transaction.
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“From the very beginning of this process, it was clear that Tico shares our values—they understand what makes AME special and are committed to preserving the culture and customer-first approach that our team has built over more than two decades. This partnership gives us the resources and strategic support to take AME to the next level, and I’m excited about what the future holds for our employees, our customers, and the community we serve.”
Bryan Talaga, President Of AME Automotive
“AME is exactly the kind of business we look to partner with—a company led by an outstanding management team that has cultivated a family-oriented culture and a deep commitment to customer service. We are grateful to David Easterbrook, Bryan Talaga and the entire AME team, and are excited to support AME’s continued growth.”
Jimmy Tapp, Partner At Tico Capital Partners
