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Carputty

Atlanta, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 22 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

Carputty offers digital auto financing for U.S. car buyers, providing fixed-rate single-vehicle loans through a lending partner along with tools to track and predict vehicle value over time. Its platform lets buyers pre-qualify with a soft credit check and finance new or used vehicles from any dealership.

Also known as Carputty Flexloan

Founders & leadership

Carputty was founded in 2020 by J. Patrick Bayliss.

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J. Patrick BaylissPresident and CEO
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Joshua TatumSecretary

Board

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Michael TannenbaumResigned as a Director 7/16/2021

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$9.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2021

$9.6MraisedJul 2021 · 34 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joshua TatumDirector
  • J. Patrick BaylissExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael TannenbaumDirector
Offering amount
$9.7M
Amount sold
$9.6M
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Carputty operates a digital auto financing platform for consumers buying new or used vehicles in the United States. Its core product, Flexloan, is a one-time, fixed-rate financing option for a single vehicle purchase, funded through Carputty's lending partner Westlake Direct. Borrowers can finance between $8,500 and $45,000, with terms from 24 to 72 months, subject to a minimum credit score of 600 and other factors; eligible vehicles must be up to 10 years old with no more than 150,000 miles.

The process is self-serve and online: applicants submit a short form for a soft credit check that returns a pre-qualified amount without affecting their credit score, then add the specific vehicle by supplying VIN, mileage and dealership details. A hard credit check follows for final approval and terms, after which funds are disbursed directly to the seller. Because pre-qualification precedes vehicle selection, buyers can shop with a known budget and use the loan at any eligible dealership rather than submitting multiple dealer credit applications.

Alongside financing, Carputty provides V\u00b3 Valuation, a tool that tracks and projects a vehicle's value over time to inform buying and selling decisions. Customer testimonials on the site also reference lines of credit usable toward future car purchases.

Business model

Carputty originates consumer auto financing digitally, with loans funded through its lending partner Westlake Direct rather than being made directly by Carputty, and supplements the lending experience with vehicle valuation data tools.

Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography

Market position

Pre-qualification occurs before a vehicle is chosen and uses a soft credit pull, which avoids the multiple dealer credit inquiries that can reduce a buyer's score; terms are fixed-rate and dealership-agnostic, and the V\u00b3 Valuation tool adds vehicle value tracking and prediction to the financing experience.

Technology

A web-based application flow performs soft credit checks to return instant pre-qualification amounts, collects vehicle data (VIN, mileage, dealer) for underwriting, and runs a hard credit check at final approval. The V\u00b3 Valuation tool tracks and predicts vehicle values over time.

Go-to-market

Direct-to-consumer online self-service: buyers pre-qualify on Carputty's site before visiting a dealership and can then apply the financing at any eligible dealership of their choice.

U.S. consumers purchasing a new or used vehicle from a dealership who have a credit score of at least 600 and need $8,500 to $45,000 in financing.

Geography

United States, serving buyers purchasing from dealerships.

Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Flexloan loan amount rangeFeb 2026$8,500 - $45,000
Flexloan term rangeFeb 202624-72 months
Minimum credit score for pre-qualificationFeb 2026600 score
Vehicle eligibility limitsFeb 2026Up to 10 years old and up to 150,000 miles

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Competitors · 6

by search overlap
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CarGurus296 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.

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
CarputtyDelaware

In the news

Research sources · 1

primary sources listed

1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Carputty do?
Carputty is an online auto finance platform offering fixed-rate single-vehicle Flexloans plus vehicle valuation tools.
Who founded Carputty?
Carputty was founded by J. Patrick Bayliss in 2020.
Who are Carputty's investors?
Carputty's investors include Fontinalis Partners, Grand Ventures, Kickstart, Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C., Porsche Ventures, TTV Capital.
How much funding has Carputty raised?
Carputty has disclosed $9.6M raised across 1 round.
Where is Carputty headquartered?
Carputty is headquartered in Atlanta, US.