Best Auto Companies in Indiana, United States
The 214 best Auto companies in Indiana, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Accuride Corporation.
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 Indiana
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADESA Automotive auction and remarketing services provider | — | — | 4,500 | Laura Borusas CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+31 | Top 500k | 22 patents Automated vehicle inspection and data capture using drones and photobooth imaging systems | — |
| 2 | Aearo Technologies Designs and manufactures thermal acoustic systems and cabin interiors | — | — | 330 | — | — | — | 3 patents Adjustable, multi-color earplugs with variable attenuation for hearing protection | — |
| 3 | AEI Manufacturer of multiple automotive parts and accessories | — | — | 29 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 4 | Alliance Recreational Vehicles Provider of dealership services for recreational vehicles | — | — | 269 269 → 148 (-45%) · sector median -18% | — | SanityApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+20 | Top 500k | — | — |
| 5 | Allison Transmission Allison Transmission has continuously discovered new ways to make work easier and more efficient. | — | — | 175 | Lawrence Dewey Chairman & CEO | DrupalApple iCloud MailPHP+23 | Top 1M | — | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 6 | american hauler AMERICAN HAULER American Hauler is dedicated to manufacturing and providing through its dealer network one of… | — | — | 101 | Tom Lilly CEO | JoomlaPHPBootstrap+13 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 7 | American LandMaster Manufacturer of UTVs | — | — | 102 102 → 67 (-34%) · sector median -18% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | American Technology Components Manufacturer and supplier of automotive components | — | — | 148 | — | Cart FunctionalityNetSuiteApple iCloud Mail+15 | Top 50M | 95 patents Acoustic and haptic transducer technologies for consumer electronic devices | — |
Top 12 Auto companies in Indiana
#1
Public · Columbus, Indiana · founded 1919 · 73600 employees$284.5Mraised▾
Manufacturer of gas-powered construction equipment, fuel systems, turbochargers, and braking systems. The platform offers users various diesel and natural gas-powered engines for heavy and medium-duty trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment, mining, marine, oil and gas, and governmental equipment markets. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $28.07B and a net profit of $2.15B.
- Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$2.1M
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$16.3M
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$2M
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$2.9M
#2
Seed · Goshen, Indiana · founded 2011$1.8Mraised▾
Manufacturer of motorcycles
- May 2025Seed$1.8M
#3
Acquired · Evansville, Indiana · founded 1986 · 431 employees$1.2Braised▾
Manufacturer and suppliers of wheels and wheel-end components to OEMs. Manufactures wheel and gunite for heavy- and medium-duty trucks, commercial trailers, buses, light commercial trucks, and specialty and military vehicles.
- Jul 2010Post IPO$310M
- Jul 2010Conventional Debt$75M
- Feb 2010Conventional Debt$308M
- Feb 2010Post IPO$140M
#4
Series A · Indianapolis, Indiana · founded 2018 · 19 employees$4.3Mraised▾
Automotive‑services and consulting company that works with car‑dealership networks to improve operations, finance, and product offerings. The company focuses on optimizing profitability, risk, pricing, and customer‑experience programs in the dealership environment.
- Jul 2023Series A$1M
- Apr 2021Seed$712K
- Jul 2018Seed$2.5M
#5
Public · Elkhart, Indiana · founded 1980 · 24900 employees$108.1Mraised▾
Thor Industries is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of recreational vehicles and related parts and accessories. It has acquired Cruiser RV LLC Recreational Travel Trailers, Dvr and KZRV LP. The Company divested its bus business in 2013 to focus on its core RV business. Its RV brands include Airstream, DRV, Cruiser RV, Heartland RV and others. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $13.93B and a net profit of $0.79B.
- Sep 2010Post IPO$108.1M
#6
Seed · Fortville, Indiana · founded 2012 · 7 employees$5.9Mraised▾
Internet first dealer of new cars
- Feb 2023Seed$3.1M
- May 2022Seed$2.3M
- Jun 2020Seed$545K
- Sep 2019Seed$500K
#7
Acquired · Carmel, Indiana · founded 1989 · 3429 employees$30Mraised▾
Byrider was founded in 1989 with an idea of how things could be done differently, in the used car business: put the customer first. We didn’t want anxiety in the showroom. We didn’t want distrust. And we didn’t want failure in our relationships with customers. We wanted to match good, hard-working people with the cars and financing they needed.
#8
Series A · Warsaw, Indiana · founded 2008$5.5Mraised▾
Manufacturer and supplier of automotive wheels
- Sep 2015Series A$5.5M
#9
Acquired · Elkhart, Indiana · founded 1974 · 276 employees$1.8Mraised▾
Supreme Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier of truck bodies. Manufactures cutaway, dry freight, refrigerated, curtain side, furniture, stake, discreet armor, full armor, and cash-in-transit for trucks.
- Jan 2012Post IPO$1.8M
#10
Seed · Indianapolis, Indiana · founded 2011$1.3Mraised▾
Domain marketplace offering diverse names for businesses and personal branding. It provides a wide selection of domain names catering to various industries and interests. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of domain names, offering opportunities for businesses to establish their online presence and individuals to secure their desired web addresses. The website features a user-friendly interface with search and filter options to easily find relevant domains. It supports secure transactions and domain transfers, ensuring a smooth and reliable experience for both buyers and sellers. The company offers a range of domain extensions, including .com, .net, .org, and more, to meet diverse needs. It is a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, marketers, and anyone looking to acquire a memorable and effective domain name.
- Nov 2013Seed$21K
- Jun 2013Seed$1.2M
- Sep 2012Seed$100K
#11
Acquired · North Vernon, Indiana · founded 1986 · 167 employees$98Kraised▾
Decatur Plastic Products (DPP) is a manufacturer and suppliers of plastic products to OEMs and tier 1. Manufactures body clips, lock knobs, sun visors, glove box, map pockets, sunroof seals, sunroof shades, window channel, extrusions, ABC pillars, garnish moldings, trunk compartments, interior, speaker housings, grills, seating fabrics, floor mat logos, door belt moldings, interior trim components and center console coin trays armrest compartment for automotives. Clientele includes names like Acura, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota. Also caters to industries such as medical, electronics, telecommunications, packaging and institutional.
- Oct 2020Grant (prize money)$98K
#12
Seed · Goshen, Indiana · founded 2025—raised▾
Manufacturer of premium ambulances and specialty vehicles. It produces high-performance ambulances and engineered commercial platforms for public service needs. The team has decades of experience in emergency medical services, vehicle manufacturing, and customer support.
- Feb 2026Seed—
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- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis13
- University of Indianapolis9
- Indiana University Bloomington8
- Marian University - Indiana2
- Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne2
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