Best Auto Companies in Alabama, United States
The 74 best Auto companies in Alabama, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: NFI Group.
Our analysis of 50 Auto companies
$9.4b in tracked funding; 94% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Auto companies in Alabama
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NFI Group Manufacturer of commercial buses | $150M | 37 mo ago | Public | Paul Soubry President & CEO | 1930 | DrupalApple iCloud MailPHP+30 | — | 4 job openings · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 2 | Storyteller Overland Manufacturer of adventure vans | $42M | 27 mo ago | Series B | — | 2018 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyUnbounce+34 | 40 patents Modular, foldable interior retrofit systems for RVs and motorhomes | — |
| 3 | Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus Dealer of used fire trucks and equipment | $13M | 35 mo ago | Series A | James Wessel Founder | 2001 | SalesforceBootstrapMustache+15 | — | 1 partnership |
| 4 | Comparaencasa Online comparison platform for auto and life insurance | $2M | 52 mo ago | Series A | — | 2010 | SentryNode.jsReact+11 | — | — |
| 5 | Confederate Motors Innovative, powerful, bespoke motorcycles, functioning works of art, international distribution | $636K | 102 mo ago | Early Stage | Matthew Chambers Founder & CEO | 1991 | — | — | — |
| 6 | MechOptix Manufactures and supplies automotive brake lights | $50K | 126 mo ago | Funding Raised | Jeff Hammock Founder & CEO | 2012 | — | 5 patents Automotive inertial sensors for deceleration detection and LED stop‑lamp safety systems | — |
| 7 | PartCycle Online marketplace for recycled auto parts | $25K | 126 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2015 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Remy Manufacturer of car alternators | — | 88 mo ago | Funding Raised | Duncan Gillis CEO | 1896 | Oracle Commerce CloudJavaYouTube+8 | 1,038 patents Thermal management and cooling systems for electric machines and generators | — |
Top 9 Auto companies in Alabama
#1
Series B · Birmingham, Alabama · founded 2018 · 79 employees$42.5Mraised▾
It is a company that specializes in building MODE camper vans on the Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter chassis. They offer four different adventure van models, including the MODE LT, Classic MODE, Stealth MODE, and Beast MODE. These vans are designed for off-grid van life adventures and provide all-day heat and air conditioning.
- Mar 2024Series B$21M
- Jan 2021Series B$18M
- Oct 2018Series A$3.5M
#2
Public · Anniston, Alabama · founded 1930 · 8500 employees$150Mraised▾
Manufacturer of commercial buses
- May 2023Post IPO$150M
#3
Series A · Huntsville, Alabama · founded 2001 · 50 employees$13.1Mraised▾
Operator of an online platform intended to buy and sell used fire trucks. The company's platform provides fire trucks and emergency equipment as well as offers preventive maintenance, pump testing and repair services to the fire departments and commercial entities.
- Jul 2023Series A$7.5M
- Dec 2020Series A$5.6M
#4
Series A · America, Alabama · founded 2010 · 59 employees$2.1Mraised▾
Online comparison platform for auto and life insurance. It offers quotes for home insurance, car insurance, term life insurance, and more. Its insurance partners include Allianz, Victoria Seguros, Zurich, and more. It also offers personal loans and credit cards comparison platform.
- Feb 2022Series A—
- May 2015Seed$500K
- Jan 2012Seed$1.1M
- Sep 2010Seed$500K
#5
Early Stage · Birmingham, Alabama · founded 1991$636.5Kraised▾
Innovative, powerful, bespoke motorcycles, functioning works of art, international distribution. They design and hand-assemble strikingly innovative and powerful motorcycles, functioning as works of art. They offer bespoke design processes guaranteeing a high level of personalization. Their motorcycles deliver a unique riding and ownership experience through innovative design, engineering excellence, and dedication to the rider. They utilize military-grade aluminum and carbon fiber in their construction. They offer custom tailoring of finish, leather, and engine performance. They have manufacturing partners in the US who produce parts on-demand, from CNC manufacturing to hand-cut and sewn leathers. They offer international delivery by sea or air freight.
- Dec 2017Unattributed$100K
- Oct 2014Unattributed$236.5K
- Aug 2011Unattributed$300K
#6
Funding Raised · Huntsville, Alabama · founded 2012$50Kraised▾
Manufactures and supplies automotive brake lights
- Dec 2015Grant (prize money)$50K
#7
Funding Raised · Florence, Alabama · founded 2015 · 10 employees$25Kraised▾
PartCycle is an online marketplace of recycled auto parts. The online platform connects users who need auto parts with professional automotive recyclers. It claims that all the parts listed on the platform match the automakers' requirements for direct fit, reliability and safety as its sellers recycle OEM parts. It also claims that the recycled parts listed on its platform are priced up to 50% less than the cost of a new part and come with a warranty of 90 days.
- Dec 2015Grant (prize money)$25K
#8
Funding Raised · Daphne, Alabama · founded 1896 · 303 employees—raised▾
Manufacturer of car alternators
- Jan 2019Unattributed—
#9
Acquired · Pike Road, Alabama · founded 1982 · 1200 employees—raised▾
Expert auto body shop providing collision repair and painting services. They offer comprehensive automotive solutions, including dent repair, paintless dent repair, and rental car assistance. Their repair process involves meticulous steps from body repair to detailing, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. They provide a warranty on structural repairs and metalwork. They are certified in auto painting, using high-quality paint for a factory-fresh finish. They offer services for a wide range of vehicle brands. They focus on customer service, providing updates and a quality guarantee. They offer towing assistance and rental car help to minimize customer stress.
- 2014Series B—
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- University of Alabama10
- University Transportation Center for Alabama5
- University of Alabama at Birmingham3
- University of Alabama in Huntsville1
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