Autobytel
Irvine, US · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
AutoWeb operates an automotive marketplace and content platform where consumers research vehicles, read reviews, and search for cars, while dealers receive performance-based marketing leads. The company connects car buyers and dealers and provides editorial articles, reviews, and buying guides for the automotive industry.
Founders & leadership
PW
Phillip W. DuPreeExecutive
GE
Glenn E. FullerExecutive
WA
William A. FerrioloExecutive
KS
Kimberly S. BorenExecutive
JH
Jeffrey H. CoatsExecutive
Board
JM
Jeffrey M. StibelBoard director
MJ
Michael J. FuchsBoard director
JT
Janet ThompsonBoard director
MN
Mark N. KaplanBoard director
MA
Michael A. CarpenterBoard director
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$35.3M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2015–2017
▶$5MraisedOct 2017 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5MraisedOct 2017 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mark Norman KaplanDirector
- John Joseph Skocilic Jr.Executive Officer
- Glenn Evan FullerExecutive Officer
- Michael Alan CarpenterDirector
- John David SteermanExecutive Officer
- Kimberly Shepherd BorenExecutive Officer
- Michael Joseph FuchsDirector
- Jose Joaquin VargasExecutive Officer, Director
- Janet Mary ThomsonDirector
- Matias Rodrigo de TezanosDirector
- Jeffrey Morgan StibelDirector
- Jeffrey Hugh CoatsExecutive Officer, Director
- William Alfred FerrioloExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- First sale
- Oct 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$23.5MraisedOct 2015 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(c)
▶$23.5MraisedOct 2015 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Bret DunlapExecutive Officer
- Jeffrey M. StibelDirector
- Jan ThompsonDirector
- Mark N. KaplanDirector
- Glenn E. FullerExecutive Officer
- Jose VargasExecutive Officer, Director
- Kimberly S. BorenExecutive Officer
- John VicidominoExecutive Officer
- John J. Skocilic, Jr.Executive Officer
- Matias de TezanosExecutive Officer, Director
- John D. SteermanExecutive Officer
- William A. FerrioloExecutive Officer
- Jeffrey H. CoatsExecutive Officer, Director
- Philip W. DuPreeExecutive Officer
- Robert J. Mylod, Jr.Director
- H. Donald Perkins, Jr.Executive Officer
- Michael CarpenterDirector
- Michael J. FuchsDirector
- Offering amount
- $23.5M
- Amount sold
- $23.5M
- First sale
- Oct 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
▶$6.9MraisedMay 2015 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(c)
▶$6.9MraisedMay 2015 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Phillip W. DuPreeExecutive Officer
- Jeffrey M. StibelDirector
- Michael J. FuchsDirector
- Glenn E. FullerExecutive Officer
- William A. FerrioloExecutive Officer
- Janet ThompsonDirector
- Mark N. KaplanDirector
- Kimberly S. BorenExecutive Officer
- Michael A. CarpenterDirector
- Jeffrey H. CoatsExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $6.9M
- Amount sold
- $6.9M
- Minimum investment
- $6.9M
- First sale
- Apr 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
by search overlapTruecar12 shared keywordsTrueCar is an online automotive marketplace where consumers can research, compare, and shop for new and used cars, including pricing comparisons and vehicle listings from dealers. It provides model-vs-model comparison tools and searchable inventory across many makes and models.
Autoweb12 shared keywordsAutoWeb operates an automotive marketplace and research site where consumers can search for new and used cars and read reviews, articles, and buying guides. It also provides performance-based marketing solutions connecting car buyers with dealers.
Carmax11 shared keywords
CarGurus11 shared keywordsCarGurus operates an online automotive marketplace where consumers can search new and used car listings, compare deal ratings and vehicle history, get financing pre-qualification, and buy or sell vehicles online. It connects car shoppers with dealer inventory and provides research, reviews, and instant-offer tools.
Companies competing with Autobytel for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Autobytel do?
- AutoWeb operates an automotive marketplace and content platform where consumers research vehicles, read reviews, and search for cars, while dealers receive performance-based marketing leads. The company connects car buyers and dealers and provides editorial articles, reviews, and buying guides for the automotive industry.
- Who are Autobytel's investors?
- Autobytel's investors include One Planet Group.
- How much funding has Autobytel raised?
- Autobytel has disclosed $35.3M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Autobytel headquartered?
- Autobytel is headquartered in Irvine, US.

