Automotive Startups

YourMechanic operates a nationwide network of mobile mechanics that travel to car owners' homes or workplaces to perform over 600 repair, maintenance, and diagnostic services at transparent prices. It serves car owners across the top 50 U.S. metropolitan areas and also offers business-to-business products for the aftermarket car care industry.

9 investors

Curo provides electric vehicle charging infrastructure and parking facilities for commercial fleets across the United States. The company operates a network of dedicated electrified parking stalls offering Level 2 and DC fast charging, while generating revenue for property owners by monetizing underutilized parking spaces.

8 investors

Toma builds AI software that automates customer interactions for automotive dealerships, helping recover lost sales revenue.

7 investors

Automatic makes a product that links a car to the driver's smartphone and digital services, giving drivers insights about themselves and their vehicles to drive more safely and smartly. It positions the phone as a way to add connected-car features to existing vehicles without buying a new car.

6 investors

Zendar develops high-definition radar systems for autonomous vehicles, aimed at improving how self-driving cars perceive their surroundings. It operates in the automotive hardware sector.

6 investors

Alchemy is a nanotechnology company developing protective coatings and films, including the ExoShield windshield protection line for vehicle owners and an infrared camouflage technology developed with the Canadian Armed Forces. It serves the automotive aftermarket and defense sectors.

5 investors

Carma provides an AI-powered operating system for fleet management that replaces legacy point solutions with integrated tools for maintenance scheduling, vendor management, and cost optimization. The platform serves large fleet operators and uses machine learning to automate repairs, parts ordering, and financial analysis across 1,000+ vehicle fleets.

4 investors

Navier provides cloud-based engineering agents that automate simulation setup and workflows for hardware engineers in aerospace and defense, enabling faster design iterations without manual configuration overhead.

4 investors

Sandra AI develops AI agents and software for car dealerships that automate customer interactions across calls and messages, as well as sales and aftersales operations including billing, scheduling, inventory, and CRM management.

4 investors

Cardinal Gray automates vehicle titling and DMV documentation workflows for lenders and financial institutions. The platform streamlines document origination, title reporting, lien management, and electronic signature collection in the auto lending process.

2 investors

CarSignal is an AI-based all-in-one operating system for auto repair shops, covering intake, diagnostics, estimates, scheduling, and payments in a single workspace. It includes a diagnostic copilot with OEM-grounded reasoning, customer-ready estimates, and live status pages, serving independent and multi-location shops across the US.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

2 investors

Clearline is an AI-native operating system for dealerships that centralizes customer interactions across sales and service, automating responses and follow-ups. It consolidates fragmented customer communication and revenue tracking into a single platform to improve dealership operations.

2 investors

Ekho provides a vehicle commerce platform for dealerships and motorcycle dealers, offering AI sales agents, dealer websites, and a transaction engine that handles financing, compliance, titling, and registration. The platform operates across all 50 U.S. states and serves automotive and powersports retailers.

2 investors

MOVEdot is an AI platform that integrates engineering data from multiple sources—telemetry, simulations, and documents—and uses AI agents to analyze it and run simulations for physical engineering teams. It serves engineering organizations in automotive, racing, and manufacturing by providing shared workspaces for teams to collaborate on data-driven decision-making.

2 investors

Revion builds software tools for automotive technicians to automate routine tasks like inspection documentation and repair information lookup. The platform helps technicians in automotive service departments reduce administrative work and improve operational efficiency for the $1.2 trillion US automotive service sector.

2 investors

Versable provides AI-powered data enhancement and cleaning for automotive aftermarket parts listings, helping manufacturers, retailers, and distributors standardize product catalogs and generate market-ready content across multiple platforms.

2 investors

VoxOps AI provides voice automation software for automotive garages, dealerships, and lenders to handle inbound and outbound customer calls and associated business processes.

2 investors

Carsabi operated a search engine for used cars, aggregating vehicle listings for car buyers. It was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2012 batch and is now inactive.

1 investor

CarWoo! operates an online service that lets consumers shop and compare offers from multiple car dealerships to purchase a new vehicle. It targets individual car buyers seeking a less stressful dealership buying experience.

1 investor

Fiix provides on-demand auto repair services, sending mechanics to customers' homes or offices for work such as battery, brake, engine, suspension, and tire repairs. It serves vehicle owners seeking convenient maintenance and diagnostics in the automotive services industry.

1 investor

Rodeo Robotics develops robotic technicians that automate vehicle maintenance tasks, starting with oil changes at centralized fleet depots. Its robots work alongside human technicians and rely on robotic foundation models trained on real-world job data to handle maintenance across different makes and models for fleet operators.

1 investor

ShortLoop is a business development center platform that automates and manages customer outreach and appointment scheduling for automotive dealerships. The product helps dealership operators improve operational efficiency and control across multiple locations.

1 investor

Weel provides a smartphone application that combines GPS navigation, dashcam recording with video sharing, and driver assistance features including augmented reality navigation and advanced driver assistance systems. The app targets drivers seeking safety and navigation tools without additional hardware or cost.

1 investor

Yoshi Mobility provides on-demand fueling and vehicle maintenance services aimed at making car ownership and management easier for its members. The company builds infrastructure for fueling and servicing vehicles as an alternative to traditional gas stations and mechanic shops.

1 investor