Auto Capital Partners, LLC is a specialized financial services firm dedicated to providing comprehensive capital solutions to operators, dealers, and owners within the automotive industry. The company's mission is to maximize profitability and growth opportunities for industry stakeholders by capitalizing on real estate assets, expanding operational footprints, and delivering strategic consulting services. By leveraging existing real estate holdings and untapped resources, Auto Capital Partners enables clients to enhance their bottom line and accelerate business development. The firm operates as a partnership, allowing clients to work directly with principals who possess extensive expertise in all phases of real estate development, ownership, and capitalization.
Auto Capital Partners focuses on unlocking the latent value within automotive real estate assets. The firm's core objectives include facilitating the capitalization of real estate, assisting in the expansion of dealership footprints, and providing high-level strategic consulting tailored to the automotive sector. By identifying and leveraging underutilized capital sources, Auto Capital Partners supports clients in funding growth initiatives such as acquisitions, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) corporate image programs, and land or building expansions.
Auto Capital Partners operates as a partnership with ARCTRUST, a fully integrated real estate company with a 38-year history. ARCTRUST has been responsible for the development, acquisition, and joint-venture funding of over 500 transactions, with an aggregate value exceeding $5 billion. This collaboration enhances Auto Capital Partners' ability to provide robust financial solutions and strategic insights to the automotive industry.
The leadership team is spearheaded by Whit Ramonat, who brings a wealth of experience from his 19-year tenure at Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG). As an Executive Vice President at PAG, Mr. Ramonat managed two North American business units:
- A region comprising over 40 franchised dealerships across three time zones, generating $3.4 billion in revenue and retailing 100,000 new and used units annually.
- Upon PAG's acquisition of the used vehicle supercenter brand CarShop, U.S.A. (formerly CarSense), Mr. Ramonat was appointed Chairman.
During his tenure at PAG, he was involved in over 100 dealership acquisitions. Prior to PAG, Mr. Ramonat held various positions at Nissan North America, including Director of Business Planning, where he contributed to significant projects such as the Nissan Revival Plan (NRP) and the business case development for models like the Titan Full-Size Pickup and Armada SUV.
Auto Capital Partners operates in a competitive landscape alongside firms such as Mission Financial Services, Sakthi Finance, Budco Financial, and Newcoast Financial Services. These companies offer various financial solutions within the automotive sector, including auto loans, payment plan management, and recreational vehicle financing. Auto Capital Partners differentiates itself by focusing on real estate capitalization and strategic consulting, providing a unique value proposition to automotive industry stakeholders.
Through its strategic partnership with ARCTRUST, Auto Capital Partners enhances its market position and innovation capacity. This collaboration allows the firm to offer comprehensive real estate development and capitalization services, leveraging ARCTRUST's extensive experience and resources in the real estate sector.
Auto Capital Partners' strategic roadmap focuses on identifying and leveraging underutilized capital sources within the automotive industry. By capitalizing on real estate assets and providing strategic consulting, the firm aims to support clients in funding growth initiatives, including acquisitions, OEM corporate image programs, and facility expansions. The partnership with ARCTRUST positions Auto Capital Partners to offer comprehensive solutions that drive profitability and business development for automotive industry stakeholders.
For more information, visit Auto Capital Partners' official website.
