A venture firm with a service drive.
Fueling the next wave of automotive technology.
West Herr Ventures provides seed and early-stage funding to founders reimagining how vehicles are sold, serviced, financed, and driven — backed by the operational depth of the largest auto group in New York State.
Pre-seed
Capital with a dealership floor as its R&D lab.
Every portfolio company gets more than a check. They get an opportunity for feedback from a network of real automotive retail experts.
Some will earn the opportunity to access the powerful feedback loop within our retail operations, service bays, finance desks, and millions of customer touchpoints across the West Herr footprint.
Retail & Commerce
Digital marketing, retailing tools, F&I systems, CRM, online vehicle marketplaces, and trade-in software.
Service & Aftermarket
Shop management, diagnostics, parts logistics, and AI-driven service workflows.
Connected Vehicle
Telematics, in-vehicle software, data platforms, and fleet intelligence.
Back Office and Corporate Management
Warranty claims, operational efficiency, expense controls, accounting and financial statement tools.
Mobility & Ownership
Subscription, leasing, insurance, and new models of vehicle access.
Why pitch to West Herr Ventures?
Insider access to automotive retail
Receive professional and expert insight, guidance, and referrals into the automotive retail business — from a team that lives it every day.
Pitch one of the largest auto groups in the country
Have an opportunity to pitch one of the largest automotive groups in the country, with 40+ rooftops and 1.4 million customer relationships.
Built for people.
Businesses seeking investment will provide meaningful utility to the people working within automotive retail — technicians, service writers, sales teams, and support personnel.
Built by operators. Backed by a dealer group.
West Herr Automotive Group has spent over seven decades earning the trust of 1.4 million customers across 40+ rooftops and 30+ brands. We bring that operational fluency — and an honest dealer's perspective — to every investment we make.
- Pilot programs across multiple dealerships
- Introductions to OEM and lender partners
- Real customer feedback from day one
- Long-term, operator-friendly capital
Building something for the future of automotive?
We read every pitch. If there's a fit, you'll hear from us within two weeks.
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