Best Auto Companies in Australia
The 437 best Auto companies in Australia in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Carbon Revolution.
Australia's Auto sector has 437 companies tracked here, ranked by disclosed equity funding and the pace of recent raises, with a combined $618M on the books and no unicorns yet. Carbon Revolution leads at $126M, followed by Crick Auto Group at $98M and Carma at $100M. Those three alone account for well over half the sector's capital. And with median app install growth running at roughly +22% YoY across 552 automotive and adjacent platforms, the digital side of this market is clearly not waiting around.
So what's actually moving the needle right now? Coverage is thickening fast around vehicle sales forecasts and autonomous systems, and Delhivery's autonomous drone testing is the kind of proof-of-concept that tends to pull capital toward logistics-adjacent auto plays. Separately, middle-income buyers shifting to used vehicles is a demand signal you can't ignore if you're building in the retail or remarketing stack. I'd watch how investors like Carthona Capital and Archer Capital respond to both trends over the next two quarters, because the funding distribution here still has room to compress upward fast.
- Auto industry sales satisfaction declines for the first time in eight
Our analysis of 256 Auto companies
$29.3b in tracked funding; 77% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2021.
Ranked: Best Auto companies in Australia
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Market signals (1y) | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbon Revolution Limited information available | $126M | 31 mo ago | 430 | Jake Dingle Chief Executive Officer | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | Top 5M | 11 signals ▲175% Funding · Announcements · Earnings | 1 award |
| 2 | Carma Provider of car finance services | $100M | 49 mo ago | 91 | Lachlan Macgregor Co-Founder and CEO | ContentfulTurbopackSentry+35 | Top 500k | — | 1 job opening · 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 3 | Crick Auto Group Automotive dealership group | $98M | 127 mo ago | — | John Eastham Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 4 | AMA Group Firm focused on vehicle aftercare, accessories market, and automotive component re-manufacturing | $95M | 91 mo ago | 3,500 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+18 | Top 5M | — | 1 expansion |
| 5 | IronPlanet App-based platform that provides auctions for used heavy equipment | $85M | 117 mo ago | 525 | — | ContentfulBootstrapAmazon ALB+12 | Top 500k | — | — |
| 6 | H2X Global Brand of cars | $57M | 34 mo ago | 50 | Antony Tolfts Chief Executive Officer | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 7 | RPM Group Offers automotive parts and repair services | $13M | 57 mo ago | 17 | Clive Finkelstein Co-Founder & Managing Director | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | Top 50M | — | 2 launchs |
| 8 | Driva Online lending marketplace for auto financing | $9M | 50 mo ago | 56 | — | Google MapsBootstrapAmazon Web Services+18 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 9 | Forcite Helmet Systems Manufacturer of smart helmets with integrated safety and communication features | $8M | 51 mo ago | 23 | — | BigCommerceContentfulSentry+20 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 10 | Autoguru Online lead generation platform for auto repairs | $8M | 97 mo ago | 1 | — | Node.jsReactNext.js+14 | Top 500k | — | — |
| 11 | Automotive Superstore Online car parts & accessories store | $6M | 54 mo ago | 3 | Babak Sanayei CEO & Director | Cart FunctionalityMagentoAlgolia+39 | Top 100k | — | — |
| 12 | CarClarity Comparison platform for car loans | $4M | 57 mo ago | 37 | Zaheer Jappie Co-Founder & CEO | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Google Maps+27 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 13 | Sparesbox Australian Auto Spares seller | $4M | 117 mo ago | 20 | — | StoryblokShopifyAlgolia+31 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 14 | Mogo Online C2B marketplace for used cars | $2M | 81 mo ago | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | Sprintex Manufacturer of engine performance boosters | $2M | 35 mo ago | 20 | Tyrone Jones CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | Top 50M | 8 signals Contracts · Announcements | — |
| 16 | Vyro Online platform for buying electric cars | $1M | 49 mo ago | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | AutoReviewa Online platform to research & purchase new cars from dealerships in Australia | $612K | 139 mo ago | 8 | — | PHPZURB FoundationApache HTTP Server+14 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 18 | TyreStock Online B2B2C tyre store | $600K | 86 mo ago | — | William AMIOT Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | DingGo Repair & maintenance service provider for cars | $248K | 76 mo ago | 8 | Josh Sandford Co-Founder | ReactGatsbyAmazon Web Services+12 | Top 1M | — | 1 job opening |
| 20 | ABT Manufacturer and distributor of sealed integrated braking system | $240K | 65 mo ago | 23 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+31 | Top 10M | — | 1 launch |
Top 12 Auto companies in Australia
#1
Public · Waurn Ponds, Victoria · founded 2004 · 430 employees$126.4Mraised▾
Limited information available
- Nov 2023Post IPO$35M
- May 2022Grant (prize money)$8.5M
- Mar 2020Post IPO$30M
- Jun 2019Conventional Debt$50.4M
#2
Series C · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2021 · 50 employees$57Mraised▾
Brand of cars
- Aug 2023Series C$57M
- Nov 2021Seed—
#3
Public · Alexandria, New South Wales · founded 2021 · 91 employees$100Mraised▾
Operator of digital used car dealership, offering a wide selection of quality pre-owned vehicles at fixed prices. The vehicles undergo a rigorous in-house inspection and reconditioning process before being offered for sale. Customers can complete the purchase online in minutes, with integrated financing options available for instant approval. A key feature is a seven-day return policy, providing buyers with peace of mind. The company aims to simplify the used car buying experience, eliminating the traditional hassles associated with dealerships. Roadside assistance is also included with each purchase.
- May 2022Series A$52M
- Mar 2021Seed$28M
#4
Acquired · Brisbane, Queensland · founded 1998 · 525 employees$84.6Mraised▾
App-based platform that provides auctions for used heavy equipment. Users can buy & sell anything from backhoes & dozers to farm tractors & trucks. Has a consignment model. Seller consigns equipment to an auction, which preps the equipment & makes it available for inspection at his own place. Their app is available for iOS devices.
- Aug 2016Series B$18M
- Sep 2015Conventional Debt$55M
- Jan 2015Series B$20.7M
- Aug 2000Series B$36M
#5
Acquired · Armadale, Western Australia · founded 2005 · 3500 employees$94.7Mraised▾
Firm focused on vehicle aftercare, accessories market, and automotive component re-manufacturing
- Nov 2018Post IPO$49.7M
- Nov 2016Post IPO—
- Jun 2015Post IPO$45M
#6
Late Stage · Maroochydore, Queensland · founded 1995$97.5Mraised▾
Crick Auto Group is an automotive retail group operating car dealership chain in Australia. The company represents multiple auto brands including Volkswagen, Subaru, Mitsubishi, RAM, Honda, Chrysler, Jeep, Suzuki, and Fiat, among others. Through its dealerships, the company provides new & used car sales, financing, parts & accessories, and aftermarket services.
- Oct 2015PE$97.5M
#7
Series A · Australia · founded 2019 · 56 employees$9Mraised▾
Online lending marketplace for auto financing
- Mar 2022Series A$6M
- May 2021Seed$3M
#8
Late Stage · Dandenong, Victoria · founded 2013 · 17 employees$13.1Mraised▾
Offers automotive parts and repair services
- Aug 2021Post IPO$8M
- Nov 2020Post IPO$5.1M
#9
Public · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2002 · 20 employees$1.8Mraised▾
Sprintex designs and develops engine performance boosters for automobiles. Its 'Engine Supercharger' increases the power & torque generated by the engine while reducing the CO2 emission by up to 50%. The company develops engine superchargers for multiple auto brands including Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Mini Cooper, and Honda.
- Jul 2023Post IPO$866.1K
- Jul 2015Conventional Debt$744.4K
- Oct 2014Post IPO$190K
#10
Acquired · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2014 · 23 employees$7.5Mraised▾
Manufacturer of smart helmets with integrated safety and communication features. These helmets incorporate advanced technology to enhance rider safety and provide a connected riding experience. The design prioritizes a lightweight and compact form factor, while the integrated systems offer real-time data and communication capabilities. A mobile application allows for personalization and configuration of the on-road experience. The company's backend processes vast amounts of data to provide riders with personalized information about upcoming ride conditions. The helmets meet stringent international safety standards.
- Feb 2022Series A$5.5M
- Sep 2020Seed$1.2M
- Feb 2019Seed$800K
#11
Seed · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2013 · 3 employees$6.5Mraised▾
Online store for car parts & accessories. It offers products in various categories such as car care parts, performance parts, accessories, servicing parts, and others. The platform provides users with Parts Finder (products specific to your vehicle) option with a Fitment Guarantee. It exchanges the part or offers a full refund if the part recommended does not fit user's car.
- Dec 2021Seed$6.5M
#12
Series A · Surry Hills, New South Wales · founded 2020 · 37 employees$3.8Mraised▾
CarClarity provides a comparison platform for car loans. It provides lending options on the basis of credit scores and the amount of the car to be financed. It also provides a loan calculator for the calculation of interest rates & loan amounts.
- Sep 2021Series A$3M
- Mar 2021Seed$780.7K
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Auto coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Autonomous Vehicles is moving in Australia
A read on the academic research around Autonomous Vehicles — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 448 Australia-affiliated papers.
- University of Technology Sydney35
- University College London35
- Monash University34
- UNSW Sydney33
- RMIT University32
- Computer vision1→14
- Human–computer interaction1→14
- Transport engineering1→9
- Control theory (sociology)1→8
- Automotive engineering1→6
- Key (lock)1→5
- Transport engineering2→12
- Humanities1→6
- Public transport1→5
- Perception2→6
Where autonomous vehicles is researched across Australia
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
Rohit lives in the feed. He covers what's moving right now — the funding rounds, launches and shifts breaking across the trade press — and ties them back to where the sector is heading.