Capstone Partners (IMAP USA) advised Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers—a regional leader in tire and auto service—on a growth investment from Audax Private Equity. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers is a leading provider of automotive maintenance and tire repair services in the St. Louis region. Dobbs was founded in 1976 as a family-owned and operated private company and has grown to employ more than 650 associates at 43 stores across Missouri and Illinois. In addition to its comprehensive tire offerings, Dobbs provides a full suite of automotive services specializing in routine, preventative, and complex diagnostic repairs for all types of vehicles including cars, light trucks, SUV, Hybrid, and EV. 

Audax Private Equity, based in Boston and San Francisco, is a leading private equity firm with approximately $19 billion of assets under management and a focus in the middle market.