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Carlypso

acquired by CarvanaYC S14

San Francisco, US · 11 employees · 7 known investors

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Acquired by Carvana August 2017 · terms undisclosed · source ↗

Carlypso operates an online used-car marketplace that finds pre-owned vehicles for buyers, then inspects, details, and delivers the car. The service is aimed at consumers and includes a 7-day money-back guarantee.

Also known as Carfree, Inc.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationMarketplaceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S14)

NHNicholas Hinrichsen
Nicholas HinrichsenCo-founder & CEO2013–2017Nicholas Hinrichsen is founder and CEO of Clutch, which builds digital banking and lending infrastructure for credit unions. He has worked at the intersection of financial technology and institutional trust.
CCChristopher Coleman
Christopher ColemanFounder2013–2017Founder at Memfault

Investors · 7

Peterson Ventureslisted by Peterson VenturesSalt Lake City · $250K – $2.5M

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Rpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C.listed by Rpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C.Ann Arbor

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Initialized CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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Shea Ventures, LLCreportedWalnut

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Carfree, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Carlypso do?
Carlypso operates an online used-car marketplace that finds pre-owned vehicles for buyers, then inspects, details, and delivers the car. The service is aimed at consumers and includes a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Who founded Carlypso?
Carlypso was founded by Nicholas Hinrichsen, Christopher Coleman.
Who are Carlypso's investors?
Carlypso's investors include August Capital, Peterson Ventures, Rpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C., Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Initialized Capital, Shea Ventures, LLC.
Who acquired Carlypso?
Carlypso was acquired by Carvana.
Where is Carlypso headquartered?
Carlypso is headquartered in San Francisco, US.