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Best Auto Companies in Georgia, United States

The 190 best Auto companies in Georgia, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Asbury Automotive Group.

190companies tracked
$3.6Bdisclosed funding
1unicorns
21have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · AUTO × GEORGIA

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.

50companies analysed
94%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
4unicorns
2015median founding year
581kcombined LinkedIn audience
76%of audience held by top 3
6companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Auto companies in Georgia

#CompanyLast roundDisclosed fundingEmployeesFounderTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
12Fuel Technologies
Developer of dual-fuel systems for diesel engines using alternative fuels
4Bruce Garner
CEO
2ACE Truck Body & Trailer Repair
Provider of truck maintenance and repair services
Al Karnitz
Co-Founder
3Ace Wrecker Service
Provider of full-service flatbed towing, heavy duty towing, light & heavy duty recovery, roadside assistance…
Richard Taylor
Owner
GoDaddy Website BuilderReactRequireJS+8
4action integrated marketing
Action Integrated Marketing specializes in the automotive advertising industry offers marketing, digital…
31Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceVimeo+14
5Action Tire
Provider of tires and automotive services for passenger, light truck, medium truck, industrial, and offroad…
Wix eCommerceWixSentry+13
6AFS
Provider of truck dealership services
30DudaFacebook LoginBootstrap+2214 patents
Rod‑suspended solid‑fuel combustion burners for efficient fuel burning
7AirSept
Automotive and HVAC solutions provider, saving time and money since 1989
ZohoWindows ServerMicrosoft ASP.NET+1630 patents
Refrigerant filtration and service‑port components for HVAC/R systems
8Akins Ford
Provider of new & used vehicle dealership services
270
270 → 160 (-41%)
PureCarsCart FunctionalityNode.js+29

Top 12 Auto companies in Georgia

#1
Acquired · Fort Valley, Georgia · founded 1927 · 1623 employees
$254.4Mraised

Manufacture of buses

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 67how this company ranks against its industry peers
Fin. health
top 24%
Partners
top 24%
Funding
top 31%
News
top 39%
Tech
top 42%
Growth
top 45%
Fin. health: Revenue ~$353M (FY2026) · Net margin 8.3% · Revenue 1.4x total funding
Partners: 7 partnership announcements in 12 mo (7 in 24 mo) · Marquee-customer mentions: top 30% of tracked companies
Funding: Raised $254M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 9 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Nov 2023)
Audience (LinkedIn): 24k LinkedIn followers — 4.2% of this cohort's audience
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Vehicle Fuel Conversion Incentive Program, Woodlands DERA School Bus Replacement Program
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2023Conventional Debt$250M
  • Jan 2017Grant (prize money)$4.4M
Founders & team
Phil HorlockCEO & PresidentBritton SmithPresident
Investors
BMO, DOE, American Securities
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesBootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsElementor
#2
Series C · Atlanta, Georgia · founded 2023
$55Mraised

Provider of pre-owned trucks, semi-trucks, and trailers with financing options. It facilitates truck purchases, sales, and financing. The company offers solutions for trucking needs, including financing options to assist in securing loans or lease agreements. It also provides after-sales support and online truck appraisal services.

Funding rounds
  • Feb 2024Series C$55M
Founders & team
Jh BeyCEO
#3
Acquired · Atlanta, Georgia · founded 2021 · 6 employees
$1.4Mraised

Provider of sales, marketing, and car washing services for automotive vehicles

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 3 product launches · 1 partnerships announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2024Series A$350K
  • Jan 2023Series A$1M
Investors
Amplify
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesAzureAzure MonitorCloudflareCore-Js
#4
Seed · Atlanta, Georgia · founded 2017 · 21 employees
$16.6Mraised

Internet-first usage-based auto insurance platform for individuals. It offers insurance based on the driving behavior of the car owner. It enables users to pay for the rides according to the miles ridden. It also provides tools for calculating savings on each ride.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2023Seed$4.2M
  • Aug 2022Conventional Debt$4M
  • Feb 2022Seed$2.1M
  • May 2021Seed$10.3M
Founders & team
Scott NelsonCo-FounderJim CookCo-Founder & Chief Operating OfficerJoe FullerChief Product Officer & Co-Founder
Investors
Ulu Ventures, Emergent Ventures, Thornton Capital, Sure Ventures, G2T3V, Service Provider Capital
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAws Certificate ManagerCore-JsEmotion
#5
Novelis 🦄
Acquired · Atlanta, Georgia · founded 2005 · 71 employees
$1.1Braised

Novelis is a manufacturer and supplier of flat-rolled aluminum products to OEMs. Manufacture aluminum sheet for cars and trucks. Has customers such as Ford, Jaguar, LandRover, BMW, Volvo. Also supplies parts to industries such as beverage can, architecture, consumer electronics.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 214k LinkedIn followers — 36.9% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 3 partnerships · 2 awards · 1 expansions (incl. Ninovis and Lineas) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2020Conventional Debt$1.6B
  • Aug 2016Conventional Debt$1.1B
  • Dec 2009PE
Investors
IMM Holdings, AIAC
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesAosApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailAws Certificate Manager
#6
Public · Atlanta, Georgia · founded 2002 · 15649 employees
$1.6Braised

Asbury Auto is an automobile dealer and also operates collision centers. The company claims to serve 29 different brands of American, European and Asian automobiles in the United States.In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $15.43B and a net profit of $0.99B.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 37k LinkedIn followers — 6.4% of this cohort's audience · 61 engagements/post (4.5× cohort median)
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public)
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2019Conventional Debt$1.6B
Investors
Honda Financial Services, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Nissan Finance, TFS, Bank of America
#7
Acquired · Milton, Georgia · founded 1888 · 354 employees
$407.5Mraised

Exide Technologies is a manufacturer & supplier of automotive batteries. Its products include batteries for cars, SUVs, trucks, golf carts & more. It also serves telecom & marine sectors. Its major markets are the Asia Pacific, Europe, America, Africa & the Middle East.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2019Conventional Debt$150M
  • Jun 2019Series C$175M
  • Jun 2019Series C$232.5M
  • Jun 2016Grant (prize money)$30.7M
Founders & team
W GibbsFounderTim VargoCEO & President
Investors
Defense.gov, Z Capital Group
Tech stack
FlywheelMysqlOtter BlocksPhpPriority HintsRss
#8
Series C · Atlanta, Georgia · founded 2017 · 12 employees
$35Mraised

Provider of car washing services

Funding rounds
  • Feb 2022Series C$35M
  • Feb 2022Conventional Debt
Investors
Synovus, The Cynosure Group
Tech stack
Animate.CssBootstrapContact Form 7Core-JsDraftpress HfcmElementor
#9
Funding Raised · Arnoldsville, Georgia · founded 1945 · 167 employees
$11.2Mraised

Contract manufacturer specializing in metal stamping, plastic molding, and tooling. They offer comprehensive manufacturing solutions, from engineering and design to production, assembly, and logistics. Their capabilities encompass metal forming, plastic injection molding, overmolding, and tool and die services. They serve diverse industries, including automotive, consumer products, electronics, medical, hand tools, and agriculture. They focus on innovation, dedication, service, and manufacturability, ensuring optimized production runs and high-quality parts. They provide services like prototyping, quality systems, and transfer tooling. They are a contract manufacturing partner offering services like metal stamping, insert molding, or plastic overmolding programs.

Funding rounds
  • Jan 2018Conventional Debt$11.2M
Investors
North Mill Capital
Tech stack
CdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementFont AwesomeGodaddyGoogle Tag Manager
#10
Acquired · Norcross, Georgia · founded 1984 · 246 employees
$6.3Mraised

Provider of vehicle service contracts, F&I benefits, and other automotive protection products. It offers a wide range of coverage options for new & used vehicles, claims, repairs, and maintenance services. Also provides roadside assistance and trip interruption coverages.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 8k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 partnerships · 2 awards (incl. Rider's Advantage) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2010PE$3.9M
  • Jul 2009PE$2.3M
  • Conventional Debt
Founders & team
Tony WanderonChief Executive Officer
Investors
Entrepreneur Venture, Esfin Gestion, Stone Point Capital
Tech stack
BootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFont AwesomeGoogle Analytics
#11
Acquired · Atlanta, Georgia · founded 1998 · 1209 employees
$6Mraised

AutoTrader is an online listing platform for used & new cars. It enables users to search for cars by a number of criteria such as color, body style, price, new, used, certified pre-owned, or geographically & contact the sellers directly.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 41k LinkedIn followers — 7.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2012PE
  • Conventional Debt$6M
Founders & team
Sanford SchwartzCEO
Investors
Providence Equity Partners, Tugboat Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerAkamaiAkamai Web Application ProtectorAmazon AdvertisingApache Http ServerApple Icloud Mail
#12
Acquired · Canton, Georgia · founded 2012 · 126 employees
$3.5Mraised

Retailer of used bikes

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2016Seed$3.5M
Investors
Trinity Investors

Funding & investor landscape

$3.6Btotal disclosed funding
15companies funded
28disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
BMO2 rounds
Sure Ventures2 rounds
Trinity Investors2 rounds
31 North Capital Partners1 rounds
AIAC1 rounds
American Securities1 rounds
America’s Seed Fund1 rounds
Amplify1 rounds
Ardian1 rounds
BMW Group1 rounds

Notable founders

Phil Horlock
CEO & President · Blue Bird
Britton Smith
President · Blue Bird
Jh Bey
CEO · Georgia Truck Depot
Scott Nelson
Co-Founder · Mile Auto
Jim Cook
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer · Mile Auto
W Gibbs
Founder · Exide
Tim Vargo
CEO & President · Exide
Tony Wanderon
Chief Executive Officer · EasyCare
Sanford Schwartz
CEO · Autotrader
Tom Rosenmayer
Founder & CTO · SILPARA
Rob Wheeley
CEO · Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists
Toan N.
CEO · Classic Collision
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 5,477,462 docs

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

RESEARCH IN GEORGIA · Mobility

How research on Autonomous Vehicles in Georgia is moving

A read on the academic research around Autonomous Vehicles in Georgia — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 68 papers.

Georgia Tech, UGA, and Georgia State lead Georgia's AV research, focusing optimistically on vehicle safety and traffic optimization, with breakthroughs and advancements dominating over concerns.

68 papers · stance +0.45 · 40% breakthrough · 16% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
top institutions
  • Georgia Institute of Technology41
  • University of Georgia17
  • Georgia State University7
  • Georgia Southern University3
  • Georgia Tech Research Institute1
leading researchers
Vitor Waldir Horn · Cesar Augusto Miglioranza · Siyuan Gong · Srinivas Peeta · Subhrajit Guhathakurta · Ye-Hwa Chen
prism intelligence · tone & topics
88% positive · 12% critical tone
TransportationArtificial IntelligenceAutomotiveComputer ScienceMachine LearningRobotics
Breakthroughs22 · 32%
▲ 0%→31% share
25 median citations68% since 2021mostly methods-led
Adversarial system research is newly emerging and intensifying — 4 papers appeared from zero, alongside new Lidar work.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Adversarial system4
  • Controller (irrigation)3
  • Vehicle dynamics3
  • Lidar3
  • Trajectory3
Newly emergingAdversarial system 0→4 · Lidar 0→3
Landmark Agile Autonomous Driving using End-to-End Deep Imitation Learning · 251 cites
Advancements24 · 35%
▼ 50%→35% share
▼0.7× share momentum6 median citations75% since 2021mostly methods-led
Trajectory research is newly emerging and rising — 4 papers driving Advancements segment despite field-share falling 50% to 35%.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Trajectory4
  • Controller (irrigation)3
  • Control theory (sociology)3
  • Computer network3
  • Transport engineering3
Newly emergingTrajectory 0→4
Landmark Parking Spaces in the Age of Shared Autonomous Vehicles: How Much Parking Will We Need and Where? · 174 cites
Concerns9 · 13%
▼ 50%→8% share
▼0.2× share momentum71 median citations44% since 2021mostly empirical
Concerns segment collapsed from 50% to 8% field-share, though Self-driving and Reinforcement learning each show modest rises.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Self driving2
  • Transport engineering2
  • Reinforcement learning2
  • Argument (complex analysis)1
  • Optimism1
Landmark Navigating Occluded Intersections with Autonomous Vehicles Using Deep Reinforcement Learning · 364 cites

Common questions

How many Auto companies are there in Georgia, United States?
Radar tracks 190 indexable Auto companies headquartered in Georgia, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Auto companies in Georgia, United States?
The Auto companies in Georgia, United States on this list have raised a combined $3.6B in disclosed equity funding across 15 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Auto company in Georgia, United States?
Asbury Automotive Group is the highest-funded Auto company in Georgia, United States, with $1.6B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Auto companies in Georgia, United States are funded?
15 of the 190 Auto companies in Georgia, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Auto unicorns are there in Georgia, United States?
1 Auto company in Georgia, United States on this list is valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Georgia, United States Auto companies?
The most active investors in Georgia, United States Auto companies on this list include BMO, Sure Ventures, Trinity Investors, 31 North Capital Partners, AIAC.
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