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Best Auto Companies in United States

Updated 2026-06-16 · Ranked by funding & momentum

10974 indexable Auto companies headquartered in United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $44.2B across 449 funded companies, including 11 unicorns.

10,974
Companies
$44.2B
Total Funding
449
Funded
11
Unicorns
1
Rounds (90d)

Ranked: Best Auto companies in United States

#CompanyFundingValuationStage Latest roundEmployeesFoundedMomentum
1 Strickland Brothers
Provider of automotive emission & inspection services
$360M Funding Raised Conventional Debt Jan 2026 157 2016 ↑ Active
2 Divergent Unicorn
Developer of adaptive production system for complex structures manufacturing
$578M Series E Venture Debt Sep 2025 136 2014 ↑ Active
3 Clearcover Unicorn
Online platform that provides automotive insurance
$406M $1B
as of 2021
Series D Series D Oct 2025 450 2016 ↑ Active
4 Highland Electric Fleet
Provider of dealership services for automotive electric vehicles
$253M Series D Series D Dec 2025 76 2018 ↑ Active
5 Cummins
Manufacturer of gas-powered construction equipment, fuel systems, turbochargers, and braking systems
$284.5M Public Grant (prize money) Sep 2025 73,600 1919 ↑ Active
6 Ford
Automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer
$2.6B Public Conventional Debt Jan 2025 177,000 1903 ↑ Active
7 BorgWarner
Manufacturer of multiple automotive parts and accessories
$274.4M Acquired Grant (prize money) Mar 2025 5,809 1928 ↑ Active
8 Inshur
App-based auto insurance platform for individuals
$54M Series C Series C Jul 2025 136 2016 ↑ Active
9 Spring Free EV
Provider of online electric vehicles leasing services
$35.6M Series A Series A Sep 2025 20 2021 ↑ Active
10 SHAED
Provider of transforming mobility with a unique platform that speeds up the shift from traditional engines to electric and sustainable vehicles in the commercial sector
$5.7M Series A Series A Feb 2026 2020 ↑ Active
11 Solid Power
Developer of solid-state lithium-ion battery
$182M Public Grant (prize money) Jan 2025 270 2011 ↑ Active
12 General Motors
Global automotive company
$42.5M Public Grant (prize money) Jun 2025 76,000 1908 ↑ Active
13 Safire Technology Group
Developer of hybrid-state liquid-to-solid shear thickening battery safety technology
$10.9M Seed Seed Dec 2025 3 2020 ↑ Active
14 Volkswagen
Brand of passenger vehicles and financial advisory services
$185.9M Public Conventional Debt Nov 2024 7,729 1937 ↑ Active
15 EZ-Suite
Provider of automotive recycling and repair services
$3M Seed Seed Feb 2026 4 2012 ↑ Active
16 IBC
Platform offering prismatic lithium-ion cells for mobility and energy storage
$35M Series A Series A Jun 2025 6 2022 ↑ Active
17 Happier Camper
Innovative fiberglass travel trailers with adaptable interiors for versatile adventures
$25.4M Series B Series B May 2025 22 2012 ↑ Active
18 Urgently
Online platform to book on demand car repair and roadside assistance services
$44.3M Acquired Post IPO Feb 2025 285 2014 ↑ Active
19 WHIPZ
Online dealer of new & used cars
$1.8M Seed Seed Feb 2026 16 2022 ↑ Active
20 ServiceUp
Provider of car engine repairing and maintenance and replacement services
$14.5M Series B Series B Jul 2025 39 2020 ↑ Active
21 WithClutch
Online lending marketplace for refinancing car loans
$65M Series B Series B Jan 2025 81 2014 ↑ Active
22 Conifer
Provider of electric conversion kits for multiple categories of vehicles
$20M Seed Seed Apr 2025 2022 ↑ Active
23 Carvana
Online dealer of pre owned cars
$460M Public Post IPO Feb 2024 27,400 2012
24 Azak
Developer of powertrain system for multiple categories of electric vehicles
$7.5M Series A Series A Jun 2025 1 2022 ↑ Active
25 WarrCloud
Provider of transforms automotive warranty processing services
$40M Series B Series B Oct 2024 53 2017 ↑ Active
26 Viatec
Offers idling system for utility trucks
$4.6M Series B Series B Jul 2025 22 2015 ↑ Active
27 Woodies Wash
Provider of car washing services
$200K Seed Seed Apr 2026 32 2018 ↑ Active
28 Francis Energy
Provider of electric vehicle direct-current fast charging services
$5M Seed Conventional Debt Jun 2025 48 2015 ↑ Active
29 Aston Martin
Brand of cars
$655.8M Acquired Grant (prize money) Oct 2023 2,345 1913
30 APG
Distributor of automotive aftermarket products
$25M Acquired Conventional Debt Nov 2024 64 2018 ↑ Active
31 Bidbus
Online used car marketplace
$3.3M Seed Seed Jul 2025 2011 ↑ Active
32 C-Motive
Revolutionizing motor technology with efficient, gearless electrostatic motors for diverse applications
$2.8M Series A Series A May 2025 21 2012 ↑ Active
33 AEONrv
Provider of dealership services for selling recreational vehicles
$1.2M Series A Series A Oct 2025 7 2021 ↑ Active
34 Sigo Seguros
Provider of digital platform offering automobile insurance policies and related services
$22.7M Series A Series A Jul 2024 18 2017 ↑ Active
35 Lendbuzz Unicorn
Online car loan platform
$309.7M $1.1B
as of 2023
Series C Series C Oct 2023 300 2015
36 John Deere
Manufacturer of agriculture, construction, and forestry equipments
$391.2M Public Grant (prize money) Jun 2023 75,600 1837
37 Caramel
Platform facilitating private used car sales with secure transaction management
$33.4M Acquired Series A Jul 2024 18 2021 ↑ Active
38 One Unicorn
Manufacturer of battery cells, modules, and energy storage systems
$390M $1.2B
as of 2023
Series B Series B Sep 2023 157 2020
39 AGORA Data
P2P exchange marketplace for automotive financing
$191.2K Seed Seed Feb 2026 80 2017 ↑ Active
40 Yoshi
Solutions for mobile vehicle inspection and maintenance
$90.7M Series C Series C Apr 2024 40 2015
41 Blue Bird
Manufacture of buses
$254.4M Acquired Conventional Debt Nov 2023 1,623 1927
42 Revology Cars
Manufacturer of cars
$19M Series B Series B Jun 2024 50 2014 ↑ Active
43 Lit Motors
Developer of autonomous-balancing electric vehicles designed for efficient and safe transportation
$2M Seed Seed May 2025 22 2005 ↑ Active
44 ClearMotion
Developer of proactive ride system improving automotive travel and safety
$306.6M Series E Series E Mar 2023 172 2008
45 Rynse
Provider of car washing services
$5M Seed Seed Jan 2025 6 2021 ↑ Active
46 Zips Car Wash
Online platform for booking car washing services
$70M Late Stage PE Jun 2024 241 2004
47 J Tech
Manufacturer of attenuator trucks, pattern trucks, safety baskets, and parts
$2.2M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) May 2025 52 1993 ↑ Active
48 Jerry
AI-powered car insurance comparison platform
$213M $450M
as of 2021
Series C Series C Aug 2023 194 2017
49 The Carlstar Group
Manufacturer and supplier of tires to aftermarket
$655M Acquired Conventional Debt Jul 2022 1,361 1995
50 ADASTEC
Manufacturer of buses
$1M Seed Seed Jul 2025 80 2017 ↑ Active

Top 12 Auto companies in United States

#1
Strickland Brothers Funding Raised
$360M Raised
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Strickland Brothers Funding Raised

location_onWinston-salem, North Carolina
Founded
2016
Employees
157
Funding raised
$360M
Stage
Funding Raised

Provider of automotive emission & inspection services

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Conventional Debt Jan 2026 $360M
Tech stack
calltrackingmetricscdnjscloudflarecloudflare bot managementcore-jsfacebook pixel+14
#2
Divergent Unicorn Series E
$578M Raised
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#2

Divergent Unicorn Series E

location_onTorrance, California
Founded
2014
Employees
136
Funding raised
$578M
Stage
Series E

Developer of adaptive production system for complex structures manufacturing. The system uses AI-enabled engineering software to optimize structure design based on performance and manufacturing constraints. Manufacturing instructions are sent to 3D printers to materialize individual printed nodes with application-specific alloys. A universal robotic assembly process assembles the printed nodes.

Funding rounds (10 disclosed of 11)
Round Date Amount
Venture Debt Sep 2025 $40M
Series E Sep 2025 $250M
Conventional Debt Jun 2024 $47M
Series D Nov 2023 $230M
Series C Dec 2022 $100M
Venture Debt Jul 2022 $60M
5 earlier rounds — sign up free
Tech stack
docusignhstshttp/3lodashmicrosoft 365module federation+10
#3
Clearcover Unicorn Series D
$406M Raised
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#3

Clearcover Unicorn Series D

location_onChicago, Illinois
Founded
2016
Employees
450
Funding raised
$406M
Valuation
$1B · 2021
Stage
Series D

Online platform that provides automotive insurance. It features a Quick View ID card to manage policy information, submit claims, claims to track, change payment methods, make payments, view payment information, and more. It also validates coverages and determines eligibility for expedited payment.

Funding rounds (9 disclosed of 10)
Round Date Amount
Series D Oct 2025 $25M
Series D Jan 2025 $26.2M
Series D Oct 2024 $44M
Series D Mar 2024 $55M
Series D Apr 2021 $200M
Series C Jan 2020 $50M
4 earlier rounds — sign up free
Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon web servicesaosapple icloud mailappnexus+14
#4
$253M Raised
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#4

Highland Electric Fleet Series D

location_onIpswich, Massachusetts
Founded
2018
Employees
76
Funding raised
$253M
Stage
Series D

Provider of dealership services for automotive electric vehicles

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Series D Dec 2025 $150M
Grant (prize money) May 2025 $10.9M
PE Feb 2021 $253M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
cdnjscloudflarecloudflare bot managementcloudwayscomplianzcore-js+14
#5
Cummins Public
$284.5M Raised
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#5

Cummins Public

location_onColumbus, Indiana
Founded
1919
Employees
73,600
Funding raised
$284.5M
Stage
Public

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

Funding rounds (33 disclosed of 34)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Sep 2025 $2.1M
Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 $16.3M
Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 $2M
Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 $2.9M
Grant (prize money) Jan 2025 $5M
Grant (prize money) Sep 2021 $5M
28 earlier rounds — sign up free
Founders & key people
Tech stack
accessibeacquia cloud platformamazon albamazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon web services+14
#6
Ford Public
$2.6B Raised
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#6

Ford Public

location_onDearborn, Michigan
Founded
1903
Employees
177,000
Funding raised
$2.6B
Stage
Public

Automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer. Owns automobiles under the brand's troller, FPV and has a minority stake in Mazda and Aston Martin. Previously owned brands like Jaguar and Land Rover, Volvo. Ford introduced methods for large-scale manufacturing of cars and large-scale management of an industrial workforce by moving assembly lines. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $165.06B and a net pro

Funding rounds (53 disclosed of 57)
Round Date Amount
Conventional Debt Jan 2025 $432.5M
Grant (prize money) Mar 2023 $473.1K
Grant (prize money) Sep 2021 $2.1M
Grant (prize money) Jul 2021 $1.2M
Grant (prize money) Jun 2021 $568.7K
Grant (prize money) May 2021 $314.7K
51 earlier rounds — sign up free
Tech stack
adobe analyticsadobe audience manageradobe client data layeradobe experience manageradobe experience platform identity serviceadobe experience platform launch+14
#7
BorgWarner Acquired
$274.4M Raised
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#7

BorgWarner Acquired

location_onAuburn Hills, Michigan
Founded
1928
Employees
5,809
Funding raised
$274.4M
Stage
Acquired

BorgWarner is a manufacturer and supplier of propulsion systems to OEMs and aftermarket companies. Manufactures ignition technology components, starters, alternators, thermal management systems, transmission technology components, electric boosting technology components, hybrid architecture, EV transmissions, electric drive motors, and electric drive modules for the automotive industry. In 2022, the company recorded

Funding rounds (10 disclosed of 10)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Mar 2025 $5M
Grant (prize money) Feb 2023 $1M
Grant (prize money) Jun 2022 $623.7K
Grant (prize money) Nov 2021 $225K
Grant (prize money) Jan 2021 $971.1K
Grant (prize money) Nov 2017 $789K
4 earlier rounds — sign up free
Tech stack
apple icloud mailchoicescloudflarecloudflare bot managementcookiebotdocusign+14
#8
Inshur Series C
$54M Raised
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#8

Inshur Series C

location_onNew York City, New York
Founded
2016
Employees
136
Funding raised
$54M
Stage
Series C

App-based auto insurance platform for individuals. It provides an application that allows users to buy, quote and renew the policies. The platform provides commercial auto insurance to TLC drivers, rideshare drivers, and vehicle owners. The application is available on iOS and Android devices.

Funding rounds (7 disclosed of 8)
Round Date Amount
Series C Jul 2025 $35M
Series B Oct 2024 $19M
Series B Apr 2023 $26M
Series B Jun 2021 Undisclosed
Series A Aug 2019 $1.5M
Conventional Debt Feb 2019 $2M
2 earlier rounds — sign up free
Tech stack
apolloapple icloud mailbootstrapcloudflarecloudflare bot managementcontact form 7+14
#9
Spring Free EV Series A
$35.6M Raised
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#9

Spring Free EV Series A

location_onSan Francisco, California
Founded
2021
Employees
20
Funding raised
$35.6M
Stage
Series A

Provider of online electric vehicles leasing services

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 5)
Round Date Amount
Series A Sep 2025 $7.2M
Series A Dec 2023 $4.6M
Conventional Debt Apr 2023 Undisclosed
Series A Mar 2023 $31M
Seed Undisclosed
#10
SHAED Series A
$5.7M Raised
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#10

SHAED Series A

location_onMinneapolis, Minnesota
Founded
2020
Funding raised
$5.7M
Stage
Series A

SHAED is a company that is revolutionizing the insurance industry with an affordable and high-value GenAI-powered self-service experience. They are transforming mobility with a unique platform that speeds up the shift from traditional engines to electric and sustainable vehicles in the commercial sector.

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Series A Feb 2026 $4.7M
Seed Feb 2025 $1.5M
Seed May 2024 $5.7M
#11
Solid Power Public
$182M Raised
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#11

Solid Power Public

location_onLouisville, Colorado
Founded
2011
Employees
270
Funding raised
$182M
Stage
Public

Developer of solid-state lithium-ion battery. The company cathode, and metallic lithium anode, and is separated by a solid electrolyte layer that claims to offer higher energy density and safer working conditions.

Funding rounds (6 disclosed of 11)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Jan 2025 $50M
Grant (prize money) Jan 2023 Undisclosed
Post IPO Oct 2021 Undisclosed
Post IPO Jun 2021 Undisclosed
Series B May 2021 $130M
Conventional Debt Dec 2020 $5.1M
5 earlier rounds — sign up free
Tech stack
apache http serverazurebugherdcloudflaredocusignfancybox+14
#12
$42.5M Raised
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#12

General Motors Public

location_onDetroit, Michigan
Founded
1908
Employees
76,000
Funding raised
$42.5M
Stage
Public

General Motors is an America-based global automotive company. The company designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and their parts, and sells financial services. There are eight automotive brands under the General Motors corporate umbrella viz. Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun, Wuling, and Jiefang. As of October 2017, the company claims that there are over 19K dealers selling its vehicl

Funding rounds (6 disclosed of 6)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Jun 2025 $1.9M
Grant (prize money) May 2025 $2M
Conventional Debt May 2025 $29.8M
Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 $3M
Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 $2M
Grant (prize money) Mar 2025 $3.8M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
acquia cloud platformacquia cloud site factoryadobe analyticsadobe audience manageradobe dtmadobe experience manager+14

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Funding & investor landscape

Total raised
$44.2B
across these companies
Companies funded
449
with disclosed funding
Highest-funded
$2.6B raised

Most active investors

O OSTI 32 investments in Auto E Europa 26 investments in Auto MC Maranon Capital 11 investments in Auto YC Y Combinator 11 investments in Auto D DOE 10 investments in Auto PC Plug and Play Tech Center 10 investments in Auto T TRP 10 investments in Auto AC Ares Capital Corporation 9 investments in Auto CF Capital Factory 8 investments in Auto EF Economy And Finance 8 investments in Auto NF National Science Foundation 8 investments in Auto AV Alumni Ventures 7 investments in Auto

Notable founders in United States Auto

KV Karolina Visser Co-Founder / COO Divergent · $578M raised
KC Kevin Czinger Founder, Lead Inventor, and CEO Divergent · $578M raised
DB Derek Brigham Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer Clearcover · $406M raised
KN Kyle Nakatsuji Co-Founder & CEO Clearcover · $406M raised
JR Jennifer Rumsey CEO Cummins · $284.5M raised
AK Aditya Kumar Head of Strategy & Business Intelligence | Chief of Staff to the CEO Ford Drive Ford · $2.6B raised
DD David Daiches COO and Co-Founder Inshur · $54M raised
DB Dan Bratshpis Co-Founder & CEO Inshur · $54M raised
AD Andrew Deitz Co-Founder & Head of Business Development Spring Free EV · $35.6M raised
ES Eddie Schick Co-Founder SHAED · $5.7M raised
MY Masaood Yunus Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer SHAED · $5.7M raised

Frequently asked questions

How many Auto companies are there in United States?
Radar tracks 10974 indexable Auto companies headquartered in United States, India, that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Auto companies in United States?
The Auto companies in United States on this list have raised a combined $44.2B in disclosed equity funding across 449 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Auto company in United States?
Ford is the highest-funded Auto company in United States, with $2.6B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Auto companies in United States are funded?
449 of the 10974 Auto companies in United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Auto unicorns are there in United States?
11 Auto companies in United States on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in United States Auto companies?
The most active investors in United States Auto companies on this list include OSTI, Europa, Maranon Capital, Y Combinator, DOE.

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 2026-06-16.

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