Beekman-Backed AutoManager Acquires Macrosmith, Expanding Digital Document Management for Auto Dealers

The acquisition allows AutoManager to integrate Macrosmith's document management software into its dealer management platform.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:47am

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AutoManager, a leading provider of dealer management software, has acquired Macrosmith, a company that offers document management solutions for automotive retailers. The acquisition will allow AutoManager to integrate Macrosmith's software, which enables dealerships to digitize, store, and retrieve critical documents, into its comprehensive dealer management platform. The move is aimed at helping dealers reduce manual processes, improve audit readiness, and support regulatory and OEM compliance requirements.

Why it matters

The acquisition highlights the growing importance of digital document management and compliance capabilities for automotive dealerships. As the industry continues to evolve, dealers are under increasing pressure to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance. By integrating Macrosmith's specialized document management tools, AutoManager is positioning itself to better serve the needs of its dealer customers.

The details

Macrosmith's flagship products, MacroFile and MacroScan, allow dealerships to digitize and centralize critical documents such as deal jackets, repair orders, invoices, and compliance records. These solutions integrate with leading dealer management systems and third-party platforms to unify documents into a single, searchable digital deal file. The acquisition will allow AutoManager to offer a more comprehensive, integrated software platform that supports efficient, compliant, and profitable dealership operations.

  • AutoManager announced the acquisition of Macrosmith on January 28, 2026.

The players

AutoManager

A leading provider of dealer management software and solutions for independent automotive and RV dealerships.

Macrosmith

A provider of cloud-based document management solutions designed specifically for automotive dealerships, enabling them to digitize, organize, and securely manage critical business documents.

The Beekman Group

A private equity firm that owns AutoManager and focuses on building industry-leading companies in the healthcare, consumer, and business services sectors.

Jake Morley

Chief Executive Officer of AutoManager.

Grier Yartz

Founder and President of Macrosmith.

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What they’re saying

“Macrosmith is a compelling strategic fit for AutoManager. By integrating AutoManager's dealership management suite with Macrosmith's document management and digitization capabilities, we are delivering a more comprehensive solution that supports greater efficiency, improved compliance, and the continued digitization of dealership operations.”

— Jake Morley, Chief Executive Officer of AutoManager (BusinessWire)

“Joining AutoManager is an exciting next chapter for Macrosmith. For nearly two decades, we have focused on helping dealers move away from paper-based processes toward secure, digital workflows. Partnering with AutoManager allows us to accelerate product innovation, reach a broader dealer audience, and deliver even greater value as part of a larger, integrated platform.”

— Grier Yartz, Founder and President of Macrosmith (BusinessWire)

What’s next

The acquisition of Macrosmith builds on AutoManager's recent strategic growth initiatives, including the acquisitions of AutoAp, Selly Automotive, and EverLogic, as the Company continues to expand its reach across the automotive industry and adjacent markets.

The takeaway

This acquisition highlights the growing importance of digital document management and compliance capabilities for automotive dealerships. By integrating Macrosmith's specialized solutions, AutoManager is positioning itself to better serve the evolving needs of its dealer customers and support the industry's ongoing shift towards more efficient, compliant, and digitized operations.