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Best Auto E-Commerce & Content Companies in New York City, United States

The 46 best Auto E-Commerce & Content companies in New York City, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Vroom.

46companies tracked
$930.3Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
15have raised

Ranked: Best Auto E-Commerce & Content companies in New York City

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageFounderFoundedTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Vroom
Online dealer of used cars
$708M76 mo agoPublicMarshall Chesrown
Co-Founder
2013DrupalApple iCloud MailPHP+262 patents
AI-driven automated data normalization, digitization, and extraction for enterprise verification pipelines
2Inshur
App-based auto insurance platform for individuals
55Tech top 16%Funding top 26%Partners top 32%Product top 34%
All 13 signals ▾
Techtop 16%
Fundingtop 26%
Partnerstop 32%
Producttop 34%
Talenttop 34%
Moattop 39%
Growthtop 46%
Newstop 46%
Innovationtop 47%
Marketbottom 46%
Globalbottom 43%
Customersbottom 39%
Fin. healthbottom 31%
Tech: 48 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Google Cloud
Funding: Raised $54.0M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 10 yrs (0.7/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100
$54M13 mo agoSeries CDavid Daiches
COO and Co-Founder
2016Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceTypeScript+241 internship
3Rodo
App-based car leasing platform
$45M60 mo agoSeries BAmir Lahav
Co-Founder
2016SentryHelp ScoutNode.js+22
4BacklotCars
AI-powered wholesale automotive marketplace for confident and informed buying
$38M88 mo agoAcquired2014Node.jsEnvoyReact+156 patents
Automated vehicle inspection and online buyer‑seller matching platform for used cars
5Slice
Provider of on-demand, digital insurance products for small businesses
$36M94 mo agoSeries ATim Attia
Co-Founder & CEO
2015129 patents
Design and manufacturing of retractable utility knives and specialized cutting blades
6Sigo Seguros
Provider of digital platform offering automobile insurance policies and related services
42Tech top 25%Funding top 31%Growth top 45%Product top 47%
All 8 signals ▾
Techtop 25%
Fundingtop 31%
Growthtop 45%
Producttop 47%
Talentbottom 49%
Globalbottom 36%
Marketbottom 27%
Newsbottom 18%
Tech: 47 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services
Funding: Raised $22.7M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 7 yrs (0.9/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 42/100
$23M24 mo agoSeries AJulio Erdos
Co-Founder & COO
2017SentryNode.jsGoogle Cloud+27
7Mojo Motors
Vehicle history reports, used car listings, and car maintenance services
$6M160 mo agoSeries APaul Nadjarian
Founder & CEO
2010
8TheDrive
Automotive news, car reviews, and culture stories for enthusiasts
$6M82 mo agoAcquiredRob Stumpf
News Author
2007WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+47
9Tire Agent
Online tire and wheel retailer offering free shipping and payment plans
$6M74 mo agoSeries AJared Kugel
Co-Founder & CEO
2017ShopifySentryRuby+40
10Carloha
Automotive company providing new/used vehicles, rentals, fleet management, and supply chain solutions
$5M94 mo agoSeries A2014WordPressMySQLPHP+13
11CreditIQ
Platform for competitive pre-qualified loans from multiple lenders
$4M75 mo agoAcquired2014Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+13
12Carma
Car repair app that helps users find the local offers for auto services
$500K38 mo agoSeedMuhammad Alasgarli
Founder & CEO
20221 job opening
13Vinny
Price information application
$350K159 mo agoSeedAlexander Kiss
Founder
2012

Top 12 Auto E-Commerce & Content companies in New York City

#1
Series C · New York City, New York · founded 2016 · 136 employees
$54Mraised

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.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 55how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 16%
Funding
top 26%
Partners
top 32%
Product
top 34%
Talent
top 34%
Moat
top 39%
Tech: 48 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Google Cloud · Devops: Envoy
Funding: Raised $54.0M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 10 yrs (0.7/yr) · Last round Series C (Jul 2025)
Partners: 2 partnership announcements in 12 mo (2 in 24 mo)
Audience (LinkedIn): 19k LinkedIn followers — 5.0% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2025Series C$35M
  • Oct 2024Series B$19M
  • Apr 2023Series B$26M
  • Jun 2021Series B
Founders & team
David DaichesCOO and Co-FounderDan BratshpisCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
MTech Capital, Munich Re Ventures, JVP, Viola Group, Munich Re, Viola FinTech
Tech stack
ApolloApple Icloud MailBootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementContact Form 7
#2
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2017 · 18 employees
$22.7Mraised

Provider of digital platform offering automobile insurance policies and related services. The platform provides users with options to quote, purchase, and manage insurance coverage. It offers services in Spanish, accepting various forms of identification. The platform aims to provide transparent pricing and accessible insurance options.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 42how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 25%
Funding
top 31%
Growth
top 45%
Product
top 47%
Talent
bottom 49%
Global
bottom 36%
Tech: 47 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services · Observability: Microsoft Clarity, New Relic
Funding: Raised $22.7M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 7 yrs (0.9/yr) · Last round Series A (Jul 2024)
Growth: Web rank 1,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2024Series A$10.5M
  • Jul 2023Seed$5.1M
  • Feb 2022Seed$5.4M
  • Feb 2021Seed$1.5M
Founders & team
Julio ErdosCo-Founder & COO
Investors
Park City Angels, Aamiclecapital.com, Demeter, Financial Health Network, gANGELS, Bonded Capital Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAstroCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#3
Public · New York City, New York · founded 2013 · 1613 employees
$707.6Mraised

Online dealer of used cars. Their platform buys vehicles itself, then resells them to car buyers. Buyers can find the cars on the platform, view their specifications, features, photos & prices, as well, make an order via the platform. Their service includes purchase warranty, returns & more.

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2020Conventional Debt$450M
  • Dec 2019Series H$254M
  • Dec 2018Series G$146M
  • Dec 2017Series F$17.3M
Founders & team
Marshall ChesrownCo-FounderThomas ShorttCEO
Investors
Ally, L Catterton, AutoNation, General Catalyst, FM Capital, T. Rowe Price
Tech stack
Acquia Cloud PlatformAcquia Cloud Site FactoryAdobe AnalyticsAdobe Experience Platform Identity ServiceAdobe Experience Platform LaunchAkamai
#4
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2016 · 53 employees
$45Mraised

App-based car leasing platform. The platform enables buyers to lease or buys a new car through the platform by providing personal information & get a personalized price on vehicles nearby. It provides views of the exterior & panoramic views of the interior of the new vehicle. It also provides dealers with inventory management, advertising & more. Their app is available for iOS & Android devices.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2021Series B$18M
  • Feb 2018Series A$23.2M
  • Oct 2017Seed$3.6M
Founders & team
Amir LahavCo-FounderZorah AnapolskyCo-FounderNathan HechtCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Holman, Evolution VC Partners, Heartbeat Ventures, IAC, Lead Edge Capital, P5 Health Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesCdnjsCloudflareGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Workspace
#5
Acquired · New York City, New York · founded 2014 · 1 employees
$38Mraised

AI-powered wholesale automotive marketplace for confident and informed buying. It offers a platform designed to simplify the wholesale buying process with advanced technology. The platform provides AI-analyzed engine recordings, highlighting potential issues for dealer vehicles, and offers sample recordings for comparison. Code Boost IQ translates OBD2 codes into an easy-to-understand format, aiding in better buying decisions. AI-assisted damage detection, confirmed by experienced inspectors, ensures faster and more informed decisions. The marketplace features a wide selection of vehicles, catering to various needs and preferences. This innovative approach fosters greater confidence and efficiency in the wholesale automotive industry, leveraging artificial intelligence and data analysis to improve the buying experience. It is a B2B platform that offers login, sign-up, and password reset functionalities.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2019Series B$25M
  • Dec 2018Conventional Debt$10M
  • Jun 2018Seed
  • Jun 2018Series A$8M
Investors
Origin Ventures, Revolution, Pritzker Group, KCRise Fund, Chaifetz Group, Royal Street Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesEnvoyGoogle CloudGoogle Cloud CdnGoogle Tag Manager
#6
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2015
$35.5Mraised

Provider of on-demand, digital insurance products for small businesses. It uses advanced AI/ML technology to provide innovative insurance solutions. It provides insurers and reinsurers, and distributes their on-demand insurance products through the largest distribution platforms.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 9k LinkedIn followers — 2.3% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2018Series A$20M
  • Oct 2017Series A$11.6M
  • Oct 2016Seed
  • Mar 2016Seed$3.9M
Founders & team
Tim AttiaCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Munich Re Digital Partners, Horizons Ventures, XL Innovate, Munich Re, Sompo, Plug and Play Tech Center
#7
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2017 · 14 employees
$5.6Mraised

Online tire and wheel retailer offering free shipping and payment plans. They provide a convenient e-commerce experience for purchasing tires and wheels online. The business model focuses on offering great pricing and value through white-glove service. Customers can shop for a wide selection of tire and wheel brands. They offer payment plans to make purchases more accessible. The company aims to change the tire industry by providing a smooth online shopping experience with convenient on-site replacement. They offer tire road hazard protection plans and a refer-a-friend program. Customers can search by vehicle or tire size. The website includes a shopping cart, track order functionality, and a blog. They offer customer support via phone and email. Payment options include Affirm, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Funding rounds
  • May 2020Series A$5M
  • Jan 2018Seed$500K
  • Jun 2017Seed$100K
Founders & team
Jared KugelCo-Founder & CEOBrandon AmeyCo-Founder & CTO
Investors
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, American Family Ventures, New York Angels, HBS Alumni Angels Association, Crescite Ventures, On Grid Ventures
Tech stack
AffirmAhoyAliaAlpine.JsChart.JsCloudflare
#8
Seed · New York City, New York · founded 2022
$500Kraised

Car repair app that helps users find the local offers for auto services. It allows users to compare and access local offers. users can request service for the vehicle through the app and get local offers, select an offer from a partner shop, pay in-app, drop the vehicle off at the selected shop, and get notified after the service.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 5 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum -2 · hiring: Founding Full-Stack Software Engineer, Founding Head of Engineering
Funding rounds
  • 2023Seed$500K
Founders & team
Muhammad AlasgarliFounder & CEO
Investors
Y Combinator
#9
Acquired · New York City, New York · founded 2007 · 46 employees
$6Mraised

Automotive news, car reviews, and culture stories for enthusiasts. This platform delivers the latest automotive news, in-depth car reviews, and engaging culture stories. It provides breaking news, model reveals, exclusive scoops, and enthusiast commentary. The site offers comprehensive car reviews providing real-world impressions. It also features video content, including car videos with innovative tech and fascinating stories. The platform covers tech trends, rumors, controversies, and cultural moments with original reporting. It offers a daily newsletter delivering car news directly to your inbox. The site includes sections for spy photos, deals, racing, and trucks. It also has a shop for merchandise and a "Buy a Car" section.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2019Series A$6M
Founders & team
Rob StumpfNews AuthorMáté PetrányNews AuthorPeter HolderithNews Author
Tech stack
AdmiralAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailChartbeatCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#10
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2010 · 953 employees
$6.5Mraised

Vehicle history reports, used car listings, and car maintenance services. The company provides trusted information to help people confidently shop, buy, service, and sell cars. It offers comprehensive vehicle history reports with data from numerous sources, including motor vehicle agencies, auctions, and more. These reports include accident history, title information, odometer readings, and service records. The company also provides used car listings with free vehicle history reports and tools for car maintenance, including service records, maintenance schedules, and recall alerts. It serves consumers, auto dealers, service providers, and other businesses, offering solutions to instill confidence and make informed decisions in the automotive market. The company's services include vehicle history reports, used car marketplace, car care app, recall information, and vehicle value estimation.

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2013Series A$1M
  • Jun 2012Series A$3.1M
  • Feb 2011Seed$690.1K
  • Feb 2010Seed$1.7M
Founders & team
Paul NadjarianFounder & CEO
Investors
RPM Ventures, NextView Ventures, Atlas Venture, Accomplice, Western Technology Investment, Digital Economy Ventures
#11
Acquired · New York City, New York · founded 2014 · 10 employees
$3.5Mraised

CreditIQ helps users find lenders which are most suitable to their needs so that users can spend smarter. By using a 'soft' credit pull, and networking together with leading providers in Auto, Home, Personal, and Student loans, we make it easy for you to find out how you can save on existing debt, or shop with a payment in mind. With IQ Alerts, it analyzes user's credit report and alerts them with offers that can lower monthly payment, APR, or total interest paid. CreditIQ aims to become the trusted, independent resource to help people make their financial decisions easier, and faster by presenting pre-qualified, bonafide loan offers they can purchase.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2020Seed$932.5K
  • Jul 2017Seed$2.6M
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud Mail
#12
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2014 · 11 employees
$5Mraised

Automotive company providing new/used vehicles, rentals, fleet management, and supply chain solutions. It is dedicated to providing affordable mobility solutions by integrating the global automotive supply chain. They offer a range of services including vehicle sales, rentals, and fleet management. They focus on providing practical, flexible, cost-effective, and innovative solutions. They aim to redefine vehicle ownership by making access easier and more affordable. They are committed to fostering sports development and promoting electrified mobility. They are building an ecosystem that integrates resources to deliver quality, reliability, and value. They source pre-owned vehicles and leverage automotive supply chains, focusing on new energy vehicles and intelligent auto technology. They are invested in the local market, building a foundation for growth and expansion.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2018Series A$5M
Tech stack
Ant DesignNginxMoment.JsGoogle AnalyticsSectigoHsts

Funding & investor landscape

$930.3Mtotal disclosed funding
14companies funded
49disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator2 rounds
Munich Re2 rounds
Revolution2 rounds
Zeal Capital Partners2 rounds
500 Global1 rounds
ACE1 rounds
AEON Foundry1 rounds
Aamiclecapital.com1 rounds
Accomplice1 rounds
Allen & Company1 rounds

Notable founders

David Daiches
COO and Co-Founder · Inshur
Dan Bratshpis
Co-Founder & CEO · Inshur
Julio Erdos
Co-Founder & COO · Sigo Seguros
Marshall Chesrown
Co-Founder · Vroom
Thomas Shortt
CEO · Vroom
Amir Lahav
Co-Founder · Rodo
Zorah Anapolsky
Co-Founder · Rodo
Tim Attia
Co-Founder & CEO · Slice
Jared Kugel
Co-Founder & CEO · Tire Agent
Brandon Amey
Co-Founder & CTO · Tire Agent
Muhammad Alasgarli
Founder & CEO · Carma
Rob Stumpf
News Author · TheDrive
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 15,656,693 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Auto E-Commerce & Content coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

Common questions

How many Auto E-Commerce & Content companies are there in New York City, United States?
Radar tracks 46 indexable Auto E-Commerce & Content companies headquartered in New York City, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Auto E-Commerce & Content companies in New York City, United States?
The Auto E-Commerce & Content companies in New York City, United States on this list have raised a combined $930.3M in disclosed equity funding across 14 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Auto E-Commerce & Content company in New York City, United States?
Vroom is the highest-funded Auto E-Commerce & Content company in New York City, United States, with $707.6M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Auto E-Commerce & Content companies in New York City, United States are funded?
14 of the 46 Auto E-Commerce & Content companies in New York City, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Auto E-Commerce & Content unicorns are there in New York City, United States?
None of the Auto E-Commerce & Content companies in New York City, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in New York City, United States Auto E-Commerce & Content companies?
The most active investors in New York City, United States Auto E-Commerce & Content companies on this list include Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, Munich Re, Revolution, Zeal Capital Partners, 500 Global.
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