EPI-El Paso
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EPI-El Paso - overview
Location
El Paso, TX, US
Primary Industry
Retail
About
EPI-El Paso specializes in the wholesale auctioning of vehicles, offering comprehensive services that support both buyers and sellers in the automotive industry, enhancing the auction experience through innovative technology and extensive market reach. EPI-El Paso, located in El Paso, US, focuses on facilitating vehicle auctions. In June 2016, the company was acquired by XLerate Group, a portfolio company of Huron Capital Partners. The details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
The company operates solely in the automotive auction sector, serving a diverse clientele across Texas and New Mexico. America's Auto Auction El Paso specializes in the wholesale auctioning of vehicles, offering a range of services that cater to both buyers and sellers in the automotive industry. Their primary services include conducting live and online auctions, which allow dealers to bid on a variety of vehicle types, including inoperable, commercial, institutional, fleet, and franchise vehicles. Notably, the company's use of Edge Simulcast technology enables remote participation, broadening access for dealers unable to attend in person.
Additionally, America's Auto Auction provides title processing, condition reports, and detailed vehicle inspections to enhance confidence for buyers. The company serves a diverse client base, including franchise stores, independent dealers, and various financial institutions across multiple geographical markets, such as Texas, New Mexico, and other southwestern regions of the United States. America's Auto Auction operates on a transactional revenue model primarily through vehicle sales at auction events. The typical transaction structure involves dealers purchasing vehicles through bidding, with the auction facilitating the process and providing essential services, such as title processing and condition reporting.
Sales are conducted both in-lane and online, appealing to a wide range of clients, from large commercial accounts to smaller independent dealers. Revenue is generated from auction fees, title processing fees, and value-added services such as vehicle inspections and repairs. The company has established partnerships with financial institutions and auto industry stakeholders, thereby enhancing its service offerings and driving consistent transactional flow within the automotive remarketing sector. Following the acquisition by XLerate Group in June 2016, EPI-El Paso aims to enhance its service offerings and market presence.
The company is focusing on expanding its technological capabilities, including the enhancement of its Edge Simulcast system for better online auction experiences. Plans for expansion into additional southwestern markets are underway, with targeted growth by 2025. Recent funding from the acquisition will support these initiatives, allowing for the development of new products and improvements in operational efficiency.
Current Investors
XLerate Group
Primary Industry
Retail
Sub Industries
Automobile Dealerships
Website
www.epiaa.com
Verticals
InsureTech
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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EPI-El Paso - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
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| Add-on | Completed | EPI-El Paso | - |
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