Radar Companies Auto · New South Wales
Radar · Auto in New South Wales

Best Auto Companies in New South Wales, Australia

The 103 best Auto companies in New South Wales, Australia in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Carma.

103companies tracked
$180.2Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
14have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · AUTO × NEW SOUTH WALES

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.

256companies analysed
77%cloud-native stacks
2021funding peak (by rounds)
16unicorns
2015median founding year
54kcombined LinkedIn audience
42%of audience held by top 3
10companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Auto companies in New South Wales

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageFounderFoundedTech stackRecent signals
1Carma
Provider of car finance services
$100M49 mo agoPublicLachlan Macgregor
Co-Founder and CEO
2021ContentfulTurbopackSentry+351 job opening · 1 expansion
2H2X Global
Brand of cars
$57M34 mo agoSeries CAntony Tolfts
Chief Executive Officer
2021WordPressMySQLPHP+31
3Forcite Helmet Systems
Manufacturer of smart helmets with integrated safety and communication features
$8M52 mo agoAcquired2014BigCommerceContentfulSentry+20
4Automotive Superstore
Online car parts & accessories store
$6M54 mo agoSeedBabak Sanayei
CEO & Director
2013Cart FunctionalityMagentoAlgolia+39
5CarClarity
Comparison platform for car loans
$4M57 mo agoSeries AZaheer Jappie
Co-Founder & CEO
2020Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Google Maps+27
6Sparesbox
Australian Auto Spares seller
$4M117 mo agoAcquired2014StoryblokShopifyAlgolia+31
7Vyro
Online platform for buying electric cars
$1M49 mo agoSeed2021
8AutoReviewa
Online platform to research & purchase new cars from dealerships in Australia
$612K139 mo agoSeed2013PHPZURB FoundationApache HTTP Server+14
9DingGo
Repair & maintenance service provider for cars
$248K76 mo agoSeedJosh Sandford
Co-Founder
2018ReactGatsbyAmazon Web Services+121 job opening

Top 12 Auto companies in New South Wales

#1
Series C · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2021 · 50 employees
$57Mraised

Brand of cars

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2023Series C$57M
  • Nov 2021Seed
Founders & team
Antony TolftsChief Executive Officer
Investors
Pure Hydrogen, VerdeMobility, Oli Energy, Victorian Clean Technology Fund
Tech stack
Animate.CssBootstrapBootstrap IconsCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Browser Insights
#2
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.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 5k LinkedIn followers — 9.5% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 2 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +2
Activity: 1 partnerships · 1 expansions (incl. Test EV and AVILOO Battery Diagnostics) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • May 2022Series A$52M
  • Mar 2021Seed$28M
Founders & team
Lachlan MacgregorCo-Founder and CEOYosuke HallCo-Founder
Investors
Tiger Global Management, General Catalyst, Canva, BigCommerce, Buildkite, Entree Capital
Tech stack
ActivecampaignApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementContentfulCore-Js
#3
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.

Funding rounds
  • Feb 2022Series A$5.5M
  • Sep 2020Seed$1.2M
  • Feb 2019Seed$800K
Investors
Atlas Advisors Australia, Uniseed, Upstart Project, Stoic Venture Capital, Super Ventures, Activ8 Capital Ventures
Tech stack
AosBigcommerceCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementContentfulCore-Js
#4
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.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2021Seed$6.5M
Founders & team
Babak SanayeiCEO & Director
Investors
CVC Emerging Companies, Fifth Estate Asset Management, BlackCitrus
Tech stack
Adobe Client Data LayerAlgoliaBootstrapCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#5
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.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2021Series A$3M
  • Mar 2021Seed$780.7K
Founders & team
Zaheer JappieCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
EVP, Uno
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAnimate.CssApple Icloud MailBootstrap
#6
Seed · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2021 · 7 employees
$1Mraised

Online platform for buying electric cars. The platform allows the users to browse, compare and buy an electric car. It provides features like home delivery, zero percent payment plans, financing, etc. Currently, cars of Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, MG, Polestar, and Volvo are available. It allows trade the existing car with a new one.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2022Seed$1M
Investors
Antler, Ellerston Capital, Shines Capital
#7
Acquired · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2014 · 20 employees
$3.5Mraised

Spares box is a chain Australian retailer of spares for passenger cars and 4X4s. Can filter spare by make and model to buy only parts that are compatible. Has a returns policy and offers free shipping on orders over $50. Has over 100000 spares on the platform. Operates across Australia.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2016Series A$3.5M
  • 2014Angel
Investors
Carthona Capital, moelissivfunds.com, Cthulhu Ventures
Tech stack
AhrefsAlgoliaAmazon AlbAmazon CloudfrontAmazon SesAmazon Web Services
#8
Seed · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2018 · 8 employees
$248.3Kraised

DingGol is a repair & maintenance service provider for cars. It provides services such as repair wheels, windows, bumpers, lights, rust & dents removal.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 1k LinkedIn followers — 2.0% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 2 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +0 · hiring: Senior Developer, Senior Data & Analytics Engineer
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2020Grant (prize money)$248.3K
  • Feb 2019Seed
  • 2018Seed
Founders & team
Josh SandfordCo-Founder
Investors
Government of Australia, Sgfleet
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesCore-JsFacebook PixelGatsby
#9
Seed · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2013 · 8 employees
$612.5Kraised

AutoReviewa is an online platform for people to research and purchase new cars from dealerships in Australia. The platform provides an option to search local dealerships, compare customer ratings and reviews and find the best deals. Users can search for the cars by model or by using 'shop assistant' feature on the platform. The platform also provides users with an option to rate their cars and dealers.

Funding rounds
  • Nov 2014Seed$612.5K
Investors
Cartelux
Tech stack
Amazon Ec2Amazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerAws Certificate ManagerCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#10
Funding Raised · Orange, New South Wales · founded 1985
$27.4Kraised

Manufacturer of fleet, heavy vehicles, and mobile equipment

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers — 5.7% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Marketing Coordinator
Activity: 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2016Grant (prize money)$27.4K
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailBootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsCore-JsFont Awesome
#11
Series A · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2016
raised

AfricarGroup is a car classifieds network of websites in Africa for selling and buying cars, trucks and motorbikes. The company claims to serve around 300 million people in 12 different countries from West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa. It connect buyers, private sellers and dealers of new, used and second hand cars, motorbikes and trucks, with a platform solution to trade together.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2022Series A
  • Jun 2018Series A
  • Jul 2016Seed
Founders & team
Mathieu FructueuxCo-FounderAxel PeyriereCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Wombat Capital, Stellantis, Digital4s
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpBootstrapWpbakeryProfilepress
#12
Seed · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2016 · 6 employees
raised

Usage-based auto insurance platform for individuals. It offers quotes for pay per kilometre policy and driving policy. It also offers an app-based policy management solution and claims processing services. The app is available on Android and iOS platform.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2020Seed
Investors
Vulpes Ventures, Investible
Tech stack
BootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsCloudwaysContact Form 7Core-Js

Funding & investor landscape

$180.2Mtotal disclosed funding
10companies funded
14disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Carthona Capital2 rounds
Digital4s2 rounds
Activ8 Capital Ventures1 rounds
Antler1 rounds
Aribea1 rounds
Atlas Advisors Australia1 rounds
Avenir Growth Capital1 rounds
Begoniahill1 rounds
BigCommerce1 rounds
BlackCitrus1 rounds

Notable founders

Antony Tolfts
Chief Executive Officer · H2X Global
Lachlan Macgregor
Co-Founder and CEO · Carma
Yosuke Hall
Co-Founder · Carma
Babak Sanayei
CEO & Director · Automotive Superstore
Zaheer Jappie
Co-Founder & CEO · CarClarity
Josh Sandford
Co-Founder · DingGo
Mathieu Fructueux
Co-Founder · AfricarGroup
Axel Peyriere
Co-Founder & CEO · AfricarGroup
Steven Hasani
Co-Founder · WipeHero
Jim Gurieff
Founder · PARts
Prism market signals · Australia · country-scoped Prism corpus, 3,072,807 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

Common questions

How many Auto companies are there in New South Wales, Australia?
Radar tracks 103 indexable Auto companies headquartered in New South Wales, Australia that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Auto companies in New South Wales, Australia?
The Auto companies in New South Wales, Australia on this list have raised a combined $180.2M in disclosed equity funding across 10 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Auto company in New South Wales, Australia?
Carma is the highest-funded Auto company in New South Wales, Australia, with $100M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Auto companies in New South Wales, Australia are funded?
10 of the 103 Auto companies in New South Wales, Australia on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Auto unicorns are there in New South Wales, Australia?
None of the Auto companies in New South Wales, Australia on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in New South Wales, Australia Auto companies?
The most active investors in New South Wales, Australia Auto companies on this list include Carthona Capital, Digital4s, Activ8 Capital Ventures, Antler, Aribea.
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