CarGurus
NASDAQ: CARGCambridge, US · Delaware corporation
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CarGurus 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.
Founders & leadership
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Langley SteinertExecutive Chairman/Founder
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Samuel ZalesMr. Zales is the Chief Revenue Officer.
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David ParkerNamed on SEC filing
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Ian SmithNamed on SEC filing
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Anastasios ParafestasNamed on SEC filing
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Allison BeakleyMs. Beakley is the Secretary of the Issuer.
Board
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Stephen KauferBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2006
▶$1.8MraisedAug 2017 · 11 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$1.8MraisedAug 2017 · 11 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Stephen KauferDirector
- Samuel ZalesExecutive Officer
- David ParkerDirector
- Ian SmithDirector
- Jason TrevisanExecutive Officer
- Anastasios ParafestasDirector
- Simon RothmanDirector
- Langley SteinertExecutive Officer, Director
- Allison BeakleyExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.8M
- Amount sold
- $1.8M
- First sale
- Mar 2006
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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3 people who came through CarGurus went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does CarGurus do?
- CarGurus 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.
- Who founded CarGurus?
- CarGurus was founded by Langley Steinert.
- How much funding has CarGurus raised?
- CarGurus has disclosed $1.8M raised across 1 round.
- Where is CarGurus headquartered?
- CarGurus is headquartered in Cambridge, US.





