73 indexable Auto Retail & Aftersales companies headquartered in South Africa, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $34.2M across 5 funded companies.
| # | Company | Funding | Valuation | Stage | Latest round | Employees | Founded | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Naked
AI-driven app that provides usage-based car insurance |
$31.8M | — | Series B | Series B Jan 2025 | 102 | 2016 | ↑ Active |
| 2 |
RNR
Online platform providing vehicle breakdown assistance and repair services |
$1.2M | — | Seed | Seed Apr 2024 | — | 2019 | — |
| 3 |
Michanic
Provider of repair services for car |
$400K | — | Funding Raised | Conventional Debt Jul 2022 | 15 | 2018 | — |
| 4 |
Getworth
Online P2P marketplace to buy & sell cars |
$742.8K | — | Acquired | Seed Aug 2017 | 35 | 2016 | — |
| 5 |
Fixxr
Online platform that provides on-site vehicle repair & maintenance services |
$69.9K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Nov 2018 | — | 2018 | — |
| 6 |
Motus
Provider of car dealership services |
— | — | Public | Post IPO Feb 2024 | 19,250 | 2017 | — |
| 7 |
GoBid
Online auction-based marketplace for used & accident cars |
— | — | Series B | Series B Mar 2021 | 59 | 2021 | — |
| 8 |
JaSure Financial Services
On-demand insurance for personal items |
— | — | Acquired | Seed Feb 2020 | 8 | 2017 | — |
| 9 |
CarZar
Online C2B platform to sell cars |
— | — | Seed | Seed May 2017 | 2 | 2016 | — |
| 10 |
AutoTrader
App-based listing platform for used cars |
— | — | Acquired | PE Oct 2013 | 137 | 1992 | — |
| 11 |
Combined Motor Holdings
Provider of financing services |
— | — | Public | Post IPO Nov 2006 | 2,586 | 1976 | — |
| 12 |
accessories spares centre
Accessories Spares Centre supplies automotive replacement parts, automotive accessories, tools and hardware, marine and outdoor products. |
— | — | Private | — | 19 | 1983 | — |
| 13 |
Alpine Truck and Bus
Provider of new and used trucks, buses, and aftermarket parts |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2021 | — |
| 14 |
Associated Motor Holding Group
Distributor of automotive vehicles. The company imports, supplies and distributes passenger, light and heavy commercial vehicles, general automotive products and motorcycles. |
— | — | Acquired | — | 1,001 | 1969 | — |
| 15 |
Auction.co.za
Online auction-based platform for used car |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1997 | — |
| 16 |
Autoboys
Provider of automotive glass replacement parts |
— | — | Acquired | — | 207 | 2010 | — |
| 17 |
Autodealer
Online classified portal of used cars |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2002 | — |
| 18 |
Autostyle Motorsport
Online retailer of automotive aftermarket parts & accessories |
— | — | Acquired | — | 2 | 1998 | — |
| 19 |
AutoZone
Automotive parts retailer & wholesaler |
— | — | Acquired | — | 2,440 | 1997 | — |
| 20 | AVTS Roadworthy Stations | — | — | Private | — | 81 | 1992 | — |
| 21 |
barloworld motor retail
Barloworld Motor Retail is an online marketplace for buying and selling cars. |
— | — | Acquired | — | 414 | 1946 | — |
| 22 |
Bates Motors
Bates Motors is a 100% Black Owned Dealership with 65% Black Women Ownership in Shelly Beach, South Africa. |
— | — | — | — | 19 | — | — |
| 23 |
BestPriceForMyCar
App-based P2P marketplace for pre-owned cars |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2016 | — |
| 24 |
Bikes4SA
Classified portal for new & second-hand motorcycles |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2010 | — |
| 25 |
BuyCentre
Online outright buyer of used cars |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2016 | — |
| 26 |
BuyUsedCars
Online classified portal of used cars |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2009 | — |
| 27 |
Carfind
Online classified portal of automobiles |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2000 | — |
| 28 |
Cars4sa
Classified portal for new & second-hand cars |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2014 | — |
| 29 |
Carter
Provider of dealership services for buying of new & used cars |
— | — | Funding Raised | — | 172 | 2016 | — |
| 30 | CFAO Motors South Africa | — | — | Acquired | — | 212 | — | — |
| 31 |
Crossley & Webb
Premium destination for collector cars and up-market auctions, specializing in the sale and support services for high-end classic and luxury vehicles |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2013 | — |
| 32 |
Danmar Autobody
Provider of automotive repair services. The company provides car maintenance and repair services to insurance companies, brokers and fleet owners in South Africa. |
— | — | Acquired | — | 650 | 1989 | — |
| 33 |
Definitive Edge
Definitive Edge Auto, giving you a hassle free vehicle purchase experience, placing you on the EDGE & above the rest.\n\nWith tens of thousands of motor vehicles available on the S.A market, we will FIND IT, FINANCE IT & DELIVER IT TO YOUR DOOR.\n\nBetween our wide selection of quality used cars fro |
— | — | — | — | 179 | — | — |
| 34 |
DEKRA Automotive
Provider of vehicle inspection services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2008 | — |
| 35 | DENSO Sales South Africa | — | — | Private | — | 14 | 2019 | — |
| 36 |
DM Service Centre
Provider of fleet maintenance and repair services for automotive vehicles. |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1998 | — |
| 37 |
EBOR Automotive Systems
Provider of automotive equipment |
— | — | Funding Raised | — | — | 2014 | — |
| 38 |
ExoticExchange.co.za
Online classified for exotic cars in South Africa |
— | — | Deadpooled | — | — | 2014 | — |
| 39 |
FirstCheck
Online platform for valuation of used/new cars |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2015 | — |
| 40 | Garage Equipment Service | — | — | Private | — | 50 | 1938 | — |
| 41 |
GP Motor Works
Provider of car repair services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1996 | — |
| 42 |
Hatfield Group
Retailer of new and used vehicles, plus vehicle service and parts |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 236 | 1998 | — |
| 43 |
Hudaco
Manufacturer and distributor of automotive, industrial & electrical consumable products |
— | — | Public | — | 3,536 | 1891 | — |
| 44 |
Intellywash
Ondemand marketplace for car wash services |
— | — | Deadpooled | — | — | 2017 | — |
| 45 | Isuzu World | — | — | Acquired | — | 26 | 2005 | — |
| 46 |
Kanu Commercial Body Construction
KANU is a wholly owned subsidiary of ISUZU Motors South Africa, that operates independently, and was established in 2015 to create extended value to commercial vehicle customers. |
— | — | — | — | 26 | 2015 | — |
| 47 |
Lancewell Pty Ltd
Rated one of South Africa’s leading tyre companies, with an empathetic approach, Lancewell ensures an efficient, cost-effective, and client-specific solution. |
— | — | — | — | 19 | 2016 | — |
| 48 | Lazarus Motor Company | — | — | Acquired | — | 200 | 1957 | — |
| 49 |
LisaCars
Used car dealer |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 59 | 2016 | — |
| 50 |
Mega Theron Group
Mega Theron Group (Pty) Ltd is the holding company for various motor vehicle franchises with numerous locations across Southern Africa. |
— | — | — | — | 28 | 2020 | — |
AI-driven app that provides usage-based car insurance. It offers a chatbot for usage-based quotes and prices. It also offers roadside assistance services, claims approval, and more. Its app is available for iOS and Android platforms.
Online platform providing vehicle breakdown assistance and repair services
Provider of repair services for car
getWorth is an online peer-to-peer marketplace to buy and sell cars. It offers cash offers to the users for their cars and a getMore quote (if the cars qualify) which allows the users to set up the price at which their cars are marketed. This allows the users to earn a bonus amount which is the difference between the final selling price, and the initial upfront cash amount out and the company's fees. It also helps us
Online platform that provides on-site vehicle repair & maintenance services. Users can provide the service details they want, get pricing, and schedule repair services at their location through the platform.
Provider of car dealership services
Online auction-based marketplace for used & accident cars. Buyers can find the cars, view details, log in with their account & place a bid on the cars & buy them via the platform. Car owners can advertise their cars on the platform.
JaSure provides an app-based platform for on-demand P&C insurances. It features policies for bicycle, binoculars, golf clubs, and cameras. It offers coverage for accidental damage, loss, and theft. It enables users to file and monitor claim through the app. The app is available for Android and IOS platforms.
CarZar is an online C2B car selling platform. It provides a free online valuation of the car based on its make & model, year of make, and mileage. Users can schedule an online appointment for the inspection of their cars at one of its inspection centres or at their homes. Based on the physical inspection of the car, it makes a final offer to the users who can choose to accept or deny it.
AutoTraderSA is an app-based listing platform for used cars. Their platform facilitates the trading of used & new cars via free & paid listings. It also lists car rental, insurance, finance, auctions, spares & more. Buyers can search for cars on the platform & contact the sellers.
Provider of financing services
Distributor of aftermarket spare parts intended for the automotive industry. The company provides accessories, tools and hardware, trailer parts, trailer accessories, camping equipment and marine spares, therefore enabling the provision of quality aftermarket motor spares.
Fledge Capital
Naspers
Agile Capital
BlueOrchard
Bopa Moruo
DEG
European Development Finance Institutions
HAVAIC
High Street Capital
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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 2026-06-23.
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