Fueling the next generation 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.
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 retailing, F&I tooling, 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.
EV Infrastructure
Charging, energy management, battery health, and electrification services.
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 60+ rooftops and 1.4 million customer relationships.
Built for the people on the ground
Businesses who should seek investment will provide utility to the people within automotive retail — the service writers, sales teams, and technicians.
Better, faster, more efficient
If your product or service can make people better, faster, or more efficient, we'd love to hear from you. We back founders who solve real operational problems.
Built by operators. Backed by a dealer group, not a spreadsheet.
West Herr Automotive Group has spent four decades earning the trust of 1.4 million customers across 60+ 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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