Firm at a glance
Highview Capital is a platform private equity firm headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, per its own website [S1].
What they buy
The firm’s portfolio reflects a focus on essential services and industrial businesses across diverse sectors [S2]. Observed holdings span automotive parts recycling, food distribution, fire and life safety services, highway marking, utility services, manufacturing, and video distribution technology [S2]. The firm appears to pursue a buy-and-build strategy, establishing platform companies and subsequently adding complementary businesses to create scale within fragmented industries.
Portfolio
Automotive Parts Recycling
B&R Auto (platform) [S2]
Food Distribution
GS Foods (platform) [S2]
Fire and Life Safety
National Fire & Safety (platform) [S2]
Highway and Roadway Marking
Safety Marking (platform) [S2]
Utility Services
Five Star Energy Services (platform) [S2]
Technology/Video Distribution
Quickplay (platform) [S2]
Manufacturing
American Plastics [S2]
Recent activity (last 24 months)
– **May 7, 2025**: Acquired Straight Line Industries as an add-on [S3]
– **March 3, 2025**: Acquired The Danielsen Company as an add-on [S3]
– **February 25, 2025**: Acquired Highway 64 as an add-on [S3]
– **January 7, 2025**: Acquired Marler Auto Supply as an add-on [S3]
– **June 6, 2024**: Acquired Reno Auto Wrecking as an add-on [S3]
– **January 24, 2024**: Acquired Diamond Foods as an add-on [S3]
How this firm fits a seller
Highview Capital’s transaction history suggests a preference for building platforms in fragmented service and industrial sectors, with approximately four add-on acquisitions completed in the trailing twelve months [S3]. The firm’s recent activity indicates an active consolidation approach, particularly within its automotive recycling and food distribution platforms based on the pattern of add-on transactions [S3]. Sellers in essential services sectors who operate regional businesses may find alignment with the firm’s demonstrated buy-and-build model. Businesses in fire and life safety, food distribution, or automotive recycling appear particularly relevant given the firm’s current platform holdings [S2].
Sources
[S1] https://highviewcapital.com/about/ (as of 2025-07-23)
[S2] https://highviewcapital.com/portfolio (as of 2025-07-23)
[S3] https://highviewcapital.com/news (as of 2025-07-23)
Frequently asked questions
Does Highview Capital buy automotive parts recycling businesses?
Yes, the firm maintains B&R Auto as a platform investment in the automotive parts recycling sector [S2]. Recent add-on acquisitions including Marler Auto Supply (January 2025) and Reno Auto Wrecking (June 2024) demonstrate active consolidation in this vertical [S3].
What companies has Highview Capital acquired recently?
Recent acquisitions include Straight Line Industries in May 2025, The Danielsen Company in March 2025, and Highway 64 in February 2025, all structured as add-on transactions [S3]. The firm also acquired Marler Auto Supply in January 2025 and Diamond Foods in January 2024 [S3].
Where is Highview Capital based and how big is the firm?
The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA [S1]. Fund size and assets under management were not publicly disclosed in available sources as of July 2025.
Is Highview Capital still actively acquiring?
Yes, the firm completed its most recent acquisition in May 2025 with Straight Line Industries [S3]. With four add-on transactions in the trailing twelve months and six total deals in the past 24 months, the firm demonstrates consistent acquisition activity [S3].
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