77 indexable Auto companies headquartered in Connecticut, United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $513.2M across 7 funded companies.
| # | Company | Funding | Valuation | Stage | Latest round | Employees | Founded | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FCP Euro
Online retailer of automotive parts & accessories |
$25M | — | Early Stage | Unattributed Oct 2023 | 193 | 1986 | — |
| 2 |
Harman International
Provider of infotainment and audio solutions for multiple sectors |
$450.6M | — | Acquired | Post IPO Jul 2019 | 9,000 | 1980 | — |
| 3 |
Suretys
Provider of insurance policies that act as auto loan cosigner replacements |
$2.6M | — | Seed | Seed Jan 2021 | 10 | 2018 | — |
| 4 |
Cannondale
Manufacturer and supplier of bicycles |
$30M | — | Acquired | Conventional Debt | 132 | 1971 | — |
| 5 |
Automatic
Online marketplace offering automobile financing loans for consumers |
$1.4M | — | Seed | Seed Dec 2020 | 9 | 2020 | — |
| 6 |
Sensible Auto
Provides finance services to buy cars |
$3M | — | Series A | Series A Dec 2018 | 60 | 2008 | — |
| 7 |
Imagine Autos
Online video-based listing platform for used & new cars |
$650K | — | Seed | Seed Apr 2021 | 3 | 2020 | — |
| 8 |
Acme Auto Leasing
Provider of used car sales and maintenance services |
— | — | Funding Raised | Conventional Debt Jan 2021 | 33 | 1982 | — |
| 9 |
Stanadyne
Fuel injection systems innovator for gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels |
— | — | Acquired | PE 2004 | 237 | 1876 | — |
| 10 |
Acari Products
Manufacturer of drill-free mounting platforms for lights and accessories |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2009 | — |
| 11 |
AirFlow Truck Company
Manufacture of trucks |
— | — | Deadpooled | — | — | 1983 | — |
| 12 |
Airport Auto Body
Provider of collision repair services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1983 | — |
| 13 |
AISIN
Manufacturer of multiple components and parts for automotive industry |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 554 | 1987 | — |
| 14 |
american seal & engineering
ASE is a leader in the design and manufacturing of Engineered Resilient Metal Seals and Sealing Systems for various industries. |
— | — | Acquired | — | 100 | 1971 | — |
| 15 |
Amphenol CS
Manufacturer of automotive electrical products |
— | — | Public | — | 2,250 | 1988 | — |
| 16 |
Armored AutoGroup
Manufacturer of automotive appearance & armored products |
— | — | Acquired | — | 266 | 2010 | — |
| 17 |
Associated Spring
Precision engineered springs, stampings, and metal components for diverse industries |
— | — | Acquired | — | 393 | 1857 | — |
| 18 |
Auto Parts Network
Online auto parts retailer |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 138 | 2006 | — |
| 19 |
Auto Service of Old Saybrook
Quality auto repairs, vintage car expertise, and ASE certified technicians |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1993 | — |
| 20 |
Black Horse Garage
Provider of restoration and servicing for cars |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1991 | — |
| 21 |
bmw of darien
BMW of Darien has been a family owned BMW Dealer and BMW Service Center in Darien, CT for over 50 years. |
— | — | Private | — | — | 1967 | — |
| 22 |
BMW of Ridgefield
Provider of car dealership services |
— | — | Acquired | — | 72 | 1964 | — |
| 23 |
bolles motors, inc.
Bolles Motors offers new Jeep SUVs and Ram trucks that CT drivers love. |
— | — | Private | — | — | 1976 | — |
| 24 |
bourdon forge company
Bourdon Forge Company manufactures buckles, carabiners, latches, cargo hardware, parachute hooks, forged metal safety D rings and adapters. |
— | — | Private | — | 29 | 1969 | — |
| 25 |
Butler Equipment
Provider of power equipment sales, rentals, maintenance, and service |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 16 | 1989 | — |
| 26 |
Callaway Cars
Automotive manufacturing company |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 34 | 1976 | — |
| 27 |
Cargill Chevrolet
Dealership offering new and used cars, brake service, battery service, and tire sales |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 32 | 2002 | — |
| 28 |
CarJoy
Dealer to Consumer car trade platform |
— | — | Deadpooled | — | — | 2009 | — |
| 29 |
Center Subaru
Operator of car dealership and provider of repair & maintenance services |
— | — | Acquired | — | — | 1989 | — |
| 30 |
CJM
Manufacturer and supplier of automotive brakes and clutches |
— | — | Acquired | — | 50 | 1900 | — |
| 31 |
Colonial Subaru
Provider of new and used car sales and service offerings |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 50 | 1994 | — |
| 32 |
Compustar
Vehicle security and remote start systems innovator enhancing driving safety |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2010 | — |
| 33 |
CRAFTSMAN
Provider of automotive parts design, power tools, outdoor equipment, and other products services |
— | — | Acquired | — | 5 | 1927 | — |
| 34 |
ct auto spa
CT Auto Spa offers interior cleaning, car washing, and detailing services. |
— | — | Private | — | 15 | 1975 | — |
| 35 |
Cttrailers
Retailer of new and used trailers, truck beds, and golf carts |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1992 | — |
| 36 |
Cusson Automotive
Family owned business providing automotive repair and maintenance services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1993 | — |
| 37 |
Danbury Automotive
Retailer of new and pre-owned vehicles, plus parts and service |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1998 | — |
| 38 |
dimide
Dimide is a tool manufacturer. |
— | — | Private | — | 4 | 2017 | — |
| 39 |
economy spring and stamping company
Economy Spring and Stamping Company is a privately owned firm founded in 1973. |
— | — | Acquired | — | 10 | 1973 | — |
| 40 |
European Auto Parts
Online retailer of auto parts |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 14 | 2000 | — |
| 41 |
Freightliner of Hartford
Dealer for trucks, offering truck sales, parts, and service |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 152 | 1979 | — |
| 42 |
Gengras Motor Cars
Provider of new and used cars |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 301 | 1998 | — |
| 43 |
Grossman Chevrolet Nissan
Dealer of new and used Chevrolet and Nissan vehicles |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 45 | 1991 | — |
| 44 |
Hartford Truck Equipment
Leading truck equipment distributor |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 26 | 1994 | — |
| 45 |
Herb Chambers
Provider of car dealership services |
— | — | Acquired | — | 2,500 | 1985 | — |
| 46 |
hitchiner
Hitchiner manufacture and supplies automotive, aerospace and industry components. |
— | — | — | — | 407 | 1946 | — |
| 47 |
holo-krome
Since its formation in 1929, HOLO-KROME has been at the forefront of fastener development and innovation. |
— | — | Acquired | — | 51 | 1929 | — |
| 48 |
Ingersoll Automotive
Retailer of new and used automobiles offering maintenance and repair services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 50 | 1991 | — |
| 49 |
Jacobs Vehicle Systems
Manufacturer of engine retarding systems & valve actuation technology |
— | — | Acquired | — | 600 | 2000 | — |
| 50 |
Key Cars
Provider of new & used vehicle dealership services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 42 | 2008 | — |
Online retailer of automotive parts & accessories. The platform enables users to purchase car spares & accessories across a wide range of categories including steering, fuel systems, suspension, performance systems & more.
Provider of infotainment and audio solutions for multiple sectors. It offers solutions for various sectors like automotive, health, entertainment, etc. It offers solutions like automotive cybersecurity, ADAS, displays units, telematics solutions, V2X solutions, etc. It uses various technologies like cloud, artificial intelligence, IOT, and more to provide hardware and software-enabled solutions. In 2017 the company r
Provider of insurance policies that act as auto loan cosigner replacements. It offers policies to individuals who can afford car payments but lack sufficient credit history. These policies replace the need for a traditional cosigner, allowing individuals to finance a vehicle independently. The company is a licensed insurance agency and coverage is subject to policy terms and conditions.
Manufacturer and supplier of bicycles. It offers bikes across categories such as road, mountain active, electric, and kids. It also provides biking equipment, gears, and accessories.
Online marketplace offering automobile financing loans for consumers. It provides loans to individuals through dealerships for purchasing vehicles, from multiple lenders on the basis of lending requirements & credit assessments. It also provides dealerships with finance & insurance products & insights on credit applications.
Sensible Auto is an auto finance company that provides credit-challenged customers with the opportunity to purchase a car. Car dealers who work with Sensible Auto enjoy quick funding and instant approval. This allows dealerships to say “YES†to the car buyers that would usually be turned down. Dealers affiliated with Sensible will sell more cars, make bigger profits, and help those credit challenged car b
Online video-based listing platform for used & new cars. It provides a video-centric portal for the car buying experience including interactive spotlights & video voice-overs. Buyers can find vehicles on the platform by categories including make, model, body type, and more, as well as, view their specifications & dealer information, check availability & more.
Provider of used car sales and maintenance services
Fuel injection systems innovator for gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing fuel systems, including gasoline and diesel fuel injection systems, common rail systems, rotary diesel fuel pumps, and injectors. They offer solutions for on-road passenger vehicles, light-duty, heavy-duty, racing, and off-road applications like agriculture, construction, power generati
Manufacturer of drill-free mounting platforms for lights and accessories. The company provides mounting solutions for installing lights, beacons, antennas, and GPS devices on vehicles without drilling. Its products are engineered to be vehicle-specific and are available for full-size pick-up trucks. The business offers various series of mounting platforms and related accessories.
Manufacture of trucks
Airport Auto Body is a family-owned and operated collision repair shop that has been servicing the greater Hartford area since 1983. They specialize in high-end vehicle repairs and have a team of experienced employees dedicated to providing quality service to their customers.
Avista Capital Partners
Barclays
Bay Wharf Capital
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Bessemer Venture Partners
Constitution Capital Partners
Crutchfield Capital
DeFacto Venture Partners
Europa
Gold Ridge Asset Management
JPMorgan Chase
Kohlberg & Company
Paipal Ventures
Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-23.
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