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DefunctYC S09San Francisco, US · 11 employees · 5 known investors
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CarWoo connects car buyers with multiple dealerships to compare offers and purchase new vehicles. The platform helps customers find deals from dealers across their network.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationMarketplaceAutomotiveUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S09)
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Tommy McClungCEO2009–2014Tommy McClung is founder and CEO of CarWoo, a platform that connects car buyers with multiple dealerships to compare offers and purchase vehicles. He has experience in software development, embedded systems, technical sales, and team management.
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Michael YoungSoftware Engineer2009–2012Michael Young is the founder and software engineer of CarWoo, a platform connecting car buyers with multiple dealerships to compare vehicle offers and complete purchases online.
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Erik LanderholmFounder2009–2013Erik Landerholm is a software engineering leader with over 20 years of experience who has participated in Y Combinator twice (Summer 2009 and Winter 2020) and previously founded multiple companies and held leadership roles in software development and architecture at a public company. He has worked across telecom, embedded systems, and SaaS environments, managing teams and raising capital for startups.
Investors · 5
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Also in the syndicate · 3
AutoScout24leadDeutsche TelekomleadT-Venturelead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseed fundingApr 2013
AutoScout24 (lead), Deutsche Telekom (lead), T-Venture (lead), Innovation Works
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3 people who came through CarWoo went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does CarWoo do?
- CarWoo connects car buyers with multiple dealerships to compare offers and purchase new vehicles. The platform helps customers find deals from dealers across their network.
- Who founded CarWoo?
- CarWoo was founded by Tommy McClung, Michael Young, Erik Landerholm.
- Who are CarWoo's investors?
- CarWoo's investors include Y Combinator, Innovation Works.
- Where is CarWoo headquartered?
- CarWoo is headquartered in San Francisco, US.