Radar · Auto in Ontario
Best Auto Companies in Ontario, Canada
The 358 best Auto companies in Ontario, Canada in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: 4Refuel.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
358companies tracked
$579.4Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
25have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · AUTO × ONTARIO
Our analysis of 50 Auto companies
$2.4b in tracked funding; 78% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2021.
50companies analysed
78%cloud-native stacks
2021funding peak (by rounds)
2011median founding year
37median Fliar Index™
1.2Mcombined LinkedIn audience
90%of audience held by top 3
1companies hiring publicly (12 mo)
Ranked: Best Auto companies in Ontario
| # | Company | Last round | Disclosed funding | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AutoloansForEveryDriver Platform for auto loans specializing in bad credit | — | — | — | Lowell Riggs Founder | — | — | — |
| 2 | 401 Auto Financing Provider of auto financing solutions with a team of experts and partnerships with lenders across Canada. | — | — | — | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+33 | — | 1 expansion · 1 award |
| 3 | 401 Dixie Kia Dealership providing new and preowned vehicles | — | — | 30 | — | TypeScriptGraphQLJava+32 | — | — |
| 4 | 427 Auto Collision Provider of car paint refinishing and collision repair services | — | — | — | — | WebflowYouTubeGSAP+16 | — | — |
| 5 | ABS Friction Manufacturer and supplier of a brake pads to OEMs and aftermarket | — | — | — | Rick Jamieson President and Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 6 | active exhaust Active Exhaust is engaged in the design, test and manufacturer of exhaust systems and components. | — | — | 900 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | active green + ross Active Green + Ross is a tire dealership and service center. | — | — | 150 | — | JoomlaPHPUbuntu+21 | — | — |
| 8 | Acura Brand of passenger cars | — | — | — | — | YouTubeVue.jstoastr+19 | — | — |
Top 12 Auto companies in Ontario
#1
Series A · Hamilton, Ontario · founded 2010 · 36 employees$15Mraised▾
Series A · Hamilton, Ontario · founded 2010 · 36 employees
Manufacturer of electric motors for multiple categories of vehicles. The platform offers users electric motors, power turbines, generators, and more. They provide their services for commercial buildings, data centers, defense, greenhouses, healthcare, marine, mining, and more.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 26%Moat
top 32%Funding
top 33%Growth
top 35%Talent
top 38%Innovation
top 44%Patents: 39 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 27 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 39 patents · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Funding: Raised $15.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 5 yrs (0.4/yr) · Last round Series A (Nov 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Nov 2025Series A—
- Feb 2022Grant (prize money)$2.4M
- Jun 2021Series A$15M
Founders & team
Investors
Napino, Pathfinder, TRIO, Sustainable Development Technology Canada, Honda, Precog Innovation
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementContact Form 7FancyboxFlickity
#2
Public · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2001 · 30 employees$31.7Mraised▾
Public · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2001 · 30 employees
Firm specialised in delivering carbon emission reduction technologies to global marketplace
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 55how this company ranks against its industry peers
Partners
top 18%Growth
top 30%Funding
top 32%News
top 33%Moat
top 34%Talent
top 39%Partners: 5 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 5 deals
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $31.7M across 14 rounds · 14 rounds over 9 yrs (1.6/yr) · Last round Post IPO (Jun 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 4k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Jun 2025Post IPO$3.6M
- Feb 2025Post IPO$3.5M
- Oct 2024Post IPO$733K
- Jul 2024Post IPO$794.3K
Founders & team
Investors
KarbonKleen, MOSOLF
Tech stack
HstsCloudflareHttp/3
#3
Series D · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2016 · 203 employees$126.8Mraised▾
Series D · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2016 · 203 employees
Online-first dealer of used cars. It buys cars from private owners, reconditions, and sells online after verification and testing. It also allows individuals to list cars for sale or to browse and purchase cars from other sellers. It also offer guranatee and return program.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 74how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 18%Growth
top 28%Moat
top 31%Tech
top 34%Talent
top 38%Market
top 43%Funding: Raised $127M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 6 yrs (1.3/yr) · Last round Series D (Jan 2025)
Growth: Web rank 500,000 → 100,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Audience (LinkedIn): 32k LinkedIn followers — 2.7% of this cohort's audience · 111 engagements/post (4.2× cohort median)
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards · 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jan 2025Series D$40.4M
- Jun 2024Series B$9.6M
- Jul 2023Series B$12.2M
- May 2022Conventional Debt$150M
Founders & team
Investors
Neuberger Berman, Upper90, Canaan, Global Founders Capital, FJ Labs, Real Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailCloudflare
#4
Series B · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2015 · 105 employees$24.7Mraised▾
Series B · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2015 · 105 employees
Manufacturer of trolleys and trams
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 60how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 24%Product
top 30%Innovation
top 39%Funding
top 39%AI
top 45%Talent
bottom 49%Tech: 59 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 · Observability: Datadog, Microsoft Clarity
Product: 12 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series B
Innovation: 12 product lines
Funding rounds
- Oct 2024Series B$23M
- Sep 2023Series A$1.1M
- Jul 2023Series A$200K
- Jul 2023Series A$1M
Founders & team
Investors
Wavecrest Growth Partners, Pace Capital, GreenSky, GreenSky Capital, INV Fintech
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailBootstrapCart Functionality
#5
Series A · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2021 · 39 employees$28Mraised▾
Series A · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2021 · 39 employees
Provider of auto financing solutions for buying electric vehicles. The platform enables users to take financing for buying electric vehicles and claims to achieve the climate goals.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 35how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 35%Talent
top 38%Funding
top 42%Fin. health
bottom 49%Global
bottom 45%Market
bottom 37%Tech: 33 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 · Observability: Logrocket, Sentry
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Funding: Raised $28.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 5 yrs (0.6/yr) · Last round Series A (Nov 2023)
Funding rounds
- Nov 2023Series A$10M
- Nov 2022Conventional Debt$25M
- Jul 2022Seed$18M
- 2021Seed—
Founders & team
Investors
Humancapitalonline, Giant Ventures, Breyer Capital, Global Founders Capital, Firstminute Capital, Climate Capital
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailCalendlyCloudflare
#6
Acquired · Oakville, Ontario · founded 1995 · 600 employees$260Mraised▾
Acquired · Oakville, Ontario · founded 1995 · 600 employees
Provider of onsite refueling services
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 50how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 35%Funding
top 38%Talent
top 38%News
top 44%Growth
top 45%Market
top 48%Tech: 36 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare · Devops: Nginx
Funding: Raised $260M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 16 yrs (0.1/yr) · Last round Series A (Jul 2010)
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 12k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jul 2010Series A—
Founders & team
Investors
TorQuest Partners, TRP
Tech stack
AkismetAlpine.JsAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#7
Acquired · Oakville, Ontario · founded 1983 · 5 employees$45Mraised▾
Acquired · Oakville, Ontario · founded 1983 · 5 employees
Manufacture of automotive aftermarket accessories
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 21how this company ranks against its industry peers
Talent
top 28%Funding
top 36%Product
top 42%Global
bottom 36%News
bottom 22%Market
bottom 12%Talent: 4 named leaders on record · 4 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Funding: Raised $45.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 5 yrs (0.4/yr) · Last round Series B (Aug 2021)
Product: 1 published app (300 installs) · Company stage: Acquired
Funding rounds
- Aug 2021Series B$10M
- Jul 2021Series B$35M
Founders & team
Investors
EchoVC Partners, Frontier Ventures, Aimia
#8
Deadpooled · Mississauga, Ontario · founded 2018 · 127 employees$35Mraised▾
Deadpooled · Mississauga, Ontario · founded 2018 · 127 employees
Automotive B2B trading solution for auto dealers. It connects buyers/sellers & provides access to the digital marketplace & a complete set of trade instruments to fulfill their transactions. It offers inventory management, a distribution system, trade compliance, reputation system, data management & more.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 37how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 39%Product
top 47%Talent
bottom 49%Market
bottom 47%Global
bottom 38%News
bottom 24%Funding: Raised $35.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 5 yrs (0.4/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Nov 2021)
Product: 1 published app (30.0k installs) · Company stage: Conventional Debt
Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated
Funding rounds
- Nov 2021Conventional Debt—
- Jul 2021Series C$35M
- Feb 2021Conventional Debt$50M
Founders & team
Investors
Forbright, Aimia, EchoVC Partners, Frontier Ventures, University Growth Fund, Hartmann Holdings
#9
Funding Raised · St. Thomas, Ontario · founded 2002$2Mraised▾
Funding Raised · St. Thomas, Ontario · founded 2002
Amino North America Corporation is a fully equipped manufacturing facility specializing in the production of automotive body panels and other components using advanced technology. They offer a range of products used by various auto companies.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 55how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 20%Product
top 46%Funding
bottom 49%Global
bottom 29%Tech
bottom 23%Innovation: 8 product lines
Product: 8 distinct product lines · Company stage: Grant (prize money)
Funding: Raised $2.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 2 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Jan 2024)
Audience (LinkedIn): 860 LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 1 awards · 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jan 2024Grant (prize money)$2M
Investors
FedDev Ontario
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpYoast SeoNginxModernizr
#10
Public · Vaughan, Ontario · founded 2011 · 25 employees$5.1Mraised▾
Public · Vaughan, Ontario · founded 2011 · 25 employees
Manufacture of automotive truck parts
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 74how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 17%Patents
top 18%Product
top 18%Growth
top 25%Tech
top 29%News
top 37%Innovation: 82 patents (top 26% of patent-holders) · 72 filings since 2022 vs 10 in 2017-21 · 10 new-product events in 24 mo
Patents: 82 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 72 filings since 2022 vs 10 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2025
Product: 1 product launch event in 12 mo, 9 the year before · Company stage: Public
Audience (LinkedIn): 7k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- May 2021Post IPO$5.1M
Tech stack
Cart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsElevarGoogle Analytics
#11
Acquired · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2016 · 3 employees$1.9Mraised▾
Acquired · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2016 · 3 employees
Fiix is an online on-demand automotive repair service based out of Toronto, Canada. It offers various services such as Tire Changes and Rotations, Spark Plugs and Ignition Coil Replacements, Oil Changes, Front and Rear Brake Pad, Rotor, Drum, and Shoe Replacements, and others. Currently it is operational in Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Markham, Richmond Hill, Ajax, Pickering, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Thornhill, Vaughan, Newmarket, Aurora, and Etobicoke!
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 11how this company ranks against its industry peers
Product
top 37%Innovation
top 38%Patents
top 42%Moat
bottom 49%Funding
bottom 46%Global
bottom 36%Product: 0 product launch events in 12 mo · 8 distinct product lines · Company stage: Acquired
Innovation: 11 patents (top 62% of patent-holders) · 10 filings since 2022 vs 1 in 2017-21 · 8 product lines
Patents: 11 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 10 filings since 2022 vs 1 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2025
Funding rounds
- Sep 2017Seed$1.8M
- 2016Grant (prize money)$20K
- Seed$50K
Investors
Ramen Ventures, Javelin Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Altair Capital, Garage Capital, Quintus Capital
#12
Funding Raised · Greater Sudbury, Ontario · founded 2011 · 38 employees$2Mraised▾
Funding Raised · Greater Sudbury, Ontario · founded 2011 · 38 employees
Provider of customer service-oriented dealerships serving Ontario drivers in Sudbury, North Bay, Toronto, and London. The company represents several automotive, power sport, and marine brands, and the dealership also provides a selection of new and used vehicles, including a variety of trucks, sedans, vans, SUVs, and crossovers to meet customers' needs.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 37how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 35%Growth
top 45%Funding
bottom 38%Global
bottom 33%Market
bottom 32%Tech: 30 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Web Services · Observability: Microsoft Clarity
Funding: Raised $2.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 9 yrs (0.1/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Jun 2017)
Audience (LinkedIn): 1k LinkedIn followers
Hiring (LinkedIn): 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Automotive WINDOW TINT INSTALLATION MANAGER, Controller - Automotive Experience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jun 2017Conventional Debt$2M
Investors
Windsor Private Capital
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesAngularAws Certificate ManagerAxiosCore-Js
Funding & investor landscape
$579.4Mtotal disclosed funding
18companies funded
51disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Notable founders
Randy Reisinger
Co-Founder · Enedym
Berker Bilgin
Co-Founder and VP of Engineering · Enedym
Jim Payne
CEO & Chairman of Board · dynaCERT
Stephen Seibel
Co-Founder & COO · Clutch
Dan Park
CEO · Clutch
Tim Nixon
Founder & CEO · Trolley
Andreas Wallendahl
Co-Founder & CEO · Tenet Computer Group
Alexander Liegl
Co-Founder · Tenet Computer Group
Jack Lee
Founder · 4Refuel
Cclp Larry Rodo Log
CEO & President · 4Refuel
Tom Essen
Founder · Techlantic
Wouter Essen
Founder · Techlantic
Prism market signals · Canada · country-scoped Prism corpus, 8,317,024 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 FROM Ontario · institutions
What Ontario researches in autonomous vehicles
Ontario Tech University leads autonomous-vehicle research (safety, traffic control, neural networks), with 19 optimistic papers (breakthroughs/advancements) versus 3 concerns, reflecting cautiously optimistic momentum since 2020.
23 papersstance +0.5232% breakthrough14% concern
local research themes
Autonomous Vehicle Technology and SafetyTraffic control and managementAdvanced Neural Network ApplicationsVehicle Dynamics and Control SystemsRobotic Path Planning AlgorithmsAdvanced Optical Sensing Technologies
top institutions
- Ontario Tech University10
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology10
- Ontario Medical Association1
- Children\'s Hospital of Eastern Ontario1
- Ontario College of Art and Design1
Common questions
How many Auto companies are there in Ontario, Canada?
Radar tracks 358 indexable Auto companies headquartered in Ontario, Canada that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Auto companies in Ontario, Canada?
The Auto companies in Ontario, Canada on this list have raised a combined $579.4M in disclosed equity funding across 18 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Auto company in Ontario, Canada?
4Refuel is the highest-funded Auto company in Ontario, Canada, with $260M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Auto companies in Ontario, Canada are funded?
18 of the 358 Auto companies in Ontario, Canada on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Auto unicorns are there in Ontario, Canada?
None of the Auto companies in Ontario, Canada on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Ontario, Canada Auto companies?
The most active investors in Ontario, Canada Auto companies on this list include Carflex Capital, Europa, Innovation Factory, Ontario Centre of Innovation, Rouge River Capital.
Riya SenguptaFinancials
Riya reads income statements for fun. She covers the real money in a sector — revenue, growth, who actually earns — and never met a vague claim she didn't want a number for.