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Guild Garage Group

Private equity buy-and-build for garage doors

Overview

Guild Garage Group buys and partners with leading local residential garage door service providers across the United States, building a national network of garage door repair, replacement, and installation companies. It uses a buy-and-build strategy, acquiring established regional leaders and providing centralized back-office resources (HR, payroll, marketing) while letting local owners keep management and a portion of ownership, enabling ongoing distributions and a potential second exit. The network shares best practices and scales through centralized services to improve efficiency and consistency. The goal is to become the national leader in residential garage door services by leveraging scale and a coordinated network.

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About Guild Garage Group

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Why Guild Garage Group is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Venture CapitalFinancial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, United States

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • Guild added Prutch's on September 1, 2026, expanding Colorado coverage.
  • Garage Door Specialist joined June 2, 2026, extending reach across Raleigh and Wilmington.
  • Dover, Kitsap, and Elite added 2026 density in Michigan, Washington, Georgia, and South Carolina.

What critics are saying

  • Thirty-two acquisitions since 2024 strain integration, standardization, and local culture fast.
  • Oak Hill ownership pressures Guild to hit growth targets before a likely 2027 exit.
  • A service-quality stumble at one flagship brand can poison referrals across the platform.

What makes Guild Garage Group unique

  • Guild’s partnership model keeps founders operating while centralizing payroll, HR, and marketing.
  • By September 2026, Guild reached 32 partnerships across 2024–2026.
  • Oak Hill Capital agreed April 1, 2026, validating Guild’s buy-and-build platform.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Performance Bonus

Company News

New York Association of Mortgage Brokers
Jun 2nd, 2026
Guild Garage Group announces partnership with Garage Door Specialist.

Guild Garage Group announces partnership with Garage Door Specialist. NEW YORK, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Guild Garage Group ("Guild"), an alliance of residential garage door service companies focused on replacement, repair and installation, today announced its partnership with Garage Door Specialist ("Garage Door Specialist"), a family-owned and operated provider of residential garage door repair, installation, and replacement services. Operating out of Raleigh and Wilmington, North Carolina, Garage Door Specialist was founded in 2002. The partnership extends Guild's reach into one of the fastest-growing metropolitan corridors in the Southeast and marks Guild's 31st partnership since launching in 2024, and its 7th partnership of 2026. Guild Garage Group announces its partnership with Garage Door Specialist. "Jimmy and Stephanie have built a truly phenomenal business underpinned by exceptional customer service. We're thrilled to be partnering with the Davis family and excited to bring Guild's resources to bear in helping the team serve even more customers across the Carolinas," said Tim O'Reilly, CEO of Guild Garage Group. "We have always believed in doing things the right way, taking care of people, standing behind our work, and putting relationships first," said Jimmy Davis, Co-Owner of Garage Door Specialist. "Guild brings together strong, like-minded companies, and we are excited to join a coalition committed to supporting great teams and continuing to raise the bar for our industry." "Garage Door Specialist has built its reputation on trust, craftsmanship, and a commitment to our customers and community. This partnership represents a thoughtful next step, aligning us with a group that shares those values while supporting our future growth," said Stephanie Davis, Co-Owner of Garage Door Specialist. Guild is actively looking for leading garage door service businesses across the country. Founders and advisors interested in learning more should contact Bennet Crosby at [email protected]. About Guild Garage Group Guild Garage Group is an alliance of residential garage door service companies and is actively looking to partner with owners of industry-leading companies. Guild is guided by the vision of being the preferred partner to business owners through a "made for you" brand positioning and invests in companies with strong management teams and cultures to create unmatched growth opportunities for them. Guild allows owners to take chips off the table but retain "unit level ownership" so they continue to benefit through annual distributions and an eventual full exit as their business grows. Guild retains the employees and management teams of the companies they partner with, and provides them with the resources and processes they need to better serve their customers, employees, and communities. More information about Guild can be found at https://www.guildgaragegroup.com/. About Garage Door Specialist Founded in 2002, Garage Door Specialist is a family-owned and operated provider of garage door repair, installation, and replacement services based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with an additional location serving the Wilmington area. Owned and operated by Jimmy and Stephanie Davis, the company has spent more than two decades earning a reputation for prompt response, expert craftsmanship, and reasonable pricing, becoming a trusted choice for homeowners and businesses across the Triangle and coastal Carolinas. Garage Door Specialist was recently voted Raleigh's Best in both Garage Door Repair and Installation in 2025, reflecting its long-standing commitment to family values, technical expertise, and customer care. More information about Garage Door Specialist can be found at https://www.garagedoorspecialist.net/. SOURCE Guild Garage Group | / | / | / |

PR Newswire
Mar 30th, 2026
Guild Garage Group announces partnership with Kitsap Garage Door and Olympic Garage Door.

Guild Garage Group announces partnership with Kitsap Garage Door and Olympic Garage Door. Mar 30, 2026, 05:00 ET NEW YORK, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Guild Garage Group ("Guild"), an alliance of residential garage door service companies focused on replacement, repair and installation, has announced the completion of its partnership with Kitsap Garage Door ("Kitsap") and Olympic Garage Door ("Olympic"), two leading family-owned and operated residential garage door service companies based in Bremerton, Washington and Sequim, Washington. Kitsap and Olympic have been offering homeowners dependable and high-quality customer service for over 50 years. Kitsap and Olympic are Guild's 28th and 29th acquisitions since launching in 2024, and its 4th and 5th acquisitions in 2026. "We are excited to welcome both Kitsap and Olympic to the Guild family and begin working with both teams to supercharge the already robust growth they have experienced over the last couple of years. Both businesses are not only impressive in scale and scope, but even more so in the quality of the people leading them. We're incredibly appreciative of the opportunity to partner together and are excited to support what comes next," said Tim O'Reilly, CEO of Guild Garage Group. "At my core, I believe in people, and I've always aspired to build an organization that meaningfully serves individuals, families, and communities. Lasting success is rooted in a consistent commitment to service and respect for those we serve. Guild shares Kitsap and Olympic's dedication to exceptional customer service and operational excellence, and together, this partnership strengthens our ability to make a positive impact and continue to serve the Washington community for years to come," said John Ramer, Owner of Kitsap and Olympic. Guild is actively looking for leading garage door service businesses across the country. Founders and advisors interested in learning more should contact Bennet Crosby at [email protected]. About Guild Garage Group Guild Garage Group is an alliance of residential garage door service companies and is actively looking to partner with owners of industry-leading companies. Guild is guided by the vision of being the preferred partner to business owners through a "made for you" brand positioning and invests in companies with strong management teams and cultures to create unmatched growth opportunities for them. Guild allows owners to take chips off the table but retain "unit level ownership" so they continue to benefit through annual distributions and an eventual full exit as their business grows. Guild retains the employees and management teams of the companies they partner with, and provides them with the resources and processes they need to better serve their customers, employees, and communities. More information about Guild can be found at https://www.guildgaragegroup.com/. About Kitsap Garage Door Founded in 1975, the Kitsap Garage Door Company ("Kitsap"), is a leading family-owned and operated residential and commercial garage door service company based in Bremerton, Washington. The company has serviced the greater Kitsap county for over 50 years, becoming an integral part of the community for any garage door service need, making them the preferred choice for garage door replacement and repair. Kitsap offers a range of services related to garage doors, including repair options, garage door replacement, and installation. More information about Kitsap can be found at https://kitsapgaragedoor.com/. About Olympic Garage Door Founded in 2008, Olympic Garage Door ("Olympic"), is an operator-owned residential and commercial garage door service company based in Sequim, Washington. The company serves homeowners and businesses across the Olympic Peninsula with garage door repair, installation and service from Port Angeles to Port Townsend. With the largest showroom on the peninsula, Olympic is the service provider of choice for the region. More information about Olympic can be found at https://www.olympicgaragedoor.com/. SOURCE Guild Garage Group

MarketScreener
Mar 6th, 2026
Oak Hill Capital to buy Guild Garage Group for over $800M

Oak Hill Capital has agreed to acquire Guild Garage Group for more than $800 million, according to sources familiar with the deal. Guild, which launched in 2024, operates an alliance of garage door repair and replacement businesses and has completed nearly 30 acquisitions across the US. The company generates over $300 million in annual revenue and close to $50 million in annual EBITDA. Guild was founded by Jordan Dubin, Joe Delaney and Sean Slazyk, who met whilst working at L Catterton in 2021. The acquisition reflects continued private equity interest in residential services companies due to their steady cash flows and opportunities in fragmented markets. Guild's model allows business owners to maintain operational autonomy whilst benefiting from scale economies. Oak Hill Capital is a middle-market private equity firm that has raised over $25 billion since inception.

TradingView
Mar 6th, 2026
Oak Hill Capital to acquire Guild Garage Group in $800 million-plus deal, sources say

By Abigail SummervilleOak Hill Capital has agreed to buy Guild Garage Group, an alliance of garage door repair and replacement businesses, for more than $800 million, according to four people familiar with the matter.Guild Garage Group launched in 2024 and has already made close to 30 acquisitions…

The Andalusia Star-News
Feb 25th, 2026
Guild Garage Group Announces Partnership with Elite Overhead Garage Doors

Guild Garage Group announces partnership with Elite Overhead Garage Doors. PR Newswire Today at 2:00am PST PR Newswire NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2026 NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Guild Garage Group ("Guild"), an alliance of residential garage door service companies focused on replacement, repair and installation, has announced the completion of its partnership with Elite Overhead Garage Doors ("Elite"), a leading family-owned and operated residential and commercial garage door service company based in Buford, Georgia, with additional locations in Savannah, Georgia, and Anderson, South Carolina. Elite has been offering homeowners dependable and high-quality customer service for over 20 years. Elite is Guild's 27th acquisition since launching in 2024, and its 3rd acquisition in 2026. Guild Garage Group announces the completion of its partnership with Elite Overhead Garage Doors. "Elite represents exactly the kind of company we strive to stand beside - one built on integrity and a deep commitment to its customers. What they've built in the Georgia and South Carolina markets is incredibly impressive, and even more inspiring is the caliber of people behind the business. We're truly grateful they've chosen to partner with us and are proud to support their continued growth," said Tim O'Reilly, CEO of Guild Garage Group. "Over the years, we have been approached by several different parties, but the Guild Team stood apart," said Josh Brown, Owner of Elite. "From our very first conversations, they demonstrated a genuine appreciation for the legacy and values Elite was built upon. They weren't interested in reshaping our identity, they were committed to strengthening it. Their emphasis on people, culture, and sustainable growth made the decision an easy one. I'm incredibly optimistic about the future and honored to move forward alongside their team." Guild is actively looking for leading garage door service businesses across the country. Founders and advisors interested in learning more should contact Jake Wold at [email protected]. About Guild Garage Group Guild Garage Group is an alliance of residential garage door service companies and is actively looking to partner with owners of industry-leading companies. Guild is guided by the vision of being the preferred partner to business owners through a "made for you" brand positioning and invests in companies with strong management teams and cultures to create unmatched growth opportunities for them. Guild allows owners to take chips off the table but retain "unit level ownership" so they continue to benefit through annual distributions and an eventual full exit as their business grows. Guild retains the employees and management teams of the companies they partner with, and provides them with the resources and processes they need to better serve their customers, employees, and communities. More information about Guild can be found at https://www.guildgaragegroup.com/. About Elite Overhead Garage Doors Founded in 2003, Elite Overhead Garage Doors ("Elite"), is a leading family-owned and operated residential and commercial garage door service company based in Buford, Georgia, with additional locations in Savannah, Georgia, and Anderson, South Carolina. The company boasts over 3,000 google reviews and a 4.9 Stars rating, making them a preferred choice for garage door replacement and repair in both Georgia and South Carolina. Elite offers a range of services related to garage doors, including repair options, garage door replacement, and installation. More information about Elite can be found at https://eliteoverheadgarage.com/. SOURCE Guild Garage Group This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.

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