Full Guard Capital (“Full Guard”), a private investment firm that partners with families, founders, and management teams to support acquisitions, recapitalizations, and growth financings of private companies, announced the sale of its portfolio company, Valor Fleet Services (“Valor” or the “Company”), to Tailwind Capital (“Tailwind”), a growth-oriented private equity firm investing in Industrial and Technical Services.

Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Valor is an integrated platform in the towing and road services industry comprised of longstanding and trusted operating brands, including Road Runner Wrecker Service, Henry’s Wrecker Service, Windsor Towing Service, Al’s Towing and Storage, and Aaron’s Towing. The Company provides a comprehensive suite of towing, recovery, and roadside assistance services to municipal, state, and federal agencies, commercial customers, and individual motorists through centralized dispatch and operations. Valor maintains a leading position in the Mid-Atlantic region and is recognized for its reliability, responsiveness, and disciplined operating standards.

David Butcher, Chief Executive Officer and President of Valor Fleet Services, commented,
“Full Guard has been an excellent partner to the Valor team throughout our journey together. They brought a highly collaborative approach and a deep understanding of our industry, and their guidance was instrumental as we thoughtfully scaled the business. Their perspective and support helped strengthen our platform and positioned Valor well for its next phase of growth.”

Josh Welk, Founder and Managing Partner of Full Guard Capital, added,
“Valor exemplifies the type of business we seek to build, a scaled platform anchored by strong local brands, exceptional operators, and a clear commitment to service quality and safety. We are very proud of what the management team accomplished during our ownership and are deeply appreciative of the partnership that helped establish a strong foundation for the Company’s future. We believe Tailwind is well positioned to support Valor as it continues to grow and evolve.”

Following the transaction, Valor is positioned to continue expanding its service capabilities and geographic footprint while maintaining its focus on safety, operational excellence, and high-quality service delivery for customers across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Piper Sandler & Co. served as financial advisor to Full Guard and Valor. Stevens & Lee served as legal counsel to Full Guard and Valor, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP served as legal counsel to Tailwind.

About Valor Fleet Services
Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Valor Fleet Services is a leading provider of light- and heavy-duty vehicle and equipment towing, specialized transport, recovery, storage, and roadside assistance solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. Valor serves municipal, state, and federal agencies, commercial enterprises, and individual customers through trusted, high-quality operational capabilities and a network of strategically located operating locations. For more information, please visit www.valorfleetservices.com.

About Full Guard Capital
Based in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Full Guard Capital is a private investment firm that partners with families, founders, and management teams to support acquisitions, recapitalizations, and growth financings of private companies. The firm focuses on businesses that provide outsourced services to government and municipal customers, with an emphasis on long-term partnerships and disciplined growth. For more information, please visit www.fullguardcapital.com.