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 overlap
Truecar12 shared keywordsTrueCar operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with certified dealers for buying, selling, and leasing new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles. The platform provides research and shopping tools to facilitate transparent automotive transactions.
Autoweb12 shared keywordsAutoWeb provides performance-based marketing solutions to the automotive industry, helping dealers and OEMs connect with consumers ready to purchase vehicles. The company also supplies consumers with information to support car-buying decisions.
Carmax11 shared keywordsCarMax is a national used-vehicle retailer that sells pre-inspected vehicles through fixed-price no-haggle sales, operates wholesale auctions for licensed dealers, and provides auto financing to retail customers. The company serves consumers and dealers through both physical stores and digital channels across the United States.
CarGurus11 shared keywordsCarGurus operates a car-shopping mobile app that lets consumers compare vehicles, view price estimates, and find deals on dealership lots. It offers features such as real-time price-drop alerts and an in-store "Dealership Mode" for buyers browsing used and new cars.
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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.