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Best Auto Retail & Aftersales Companies in Texas, United States

The 380 best Auto Retail & Aftersales companies in Texas, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Group1 Automotive.

380companies tracked
$5.6Bdisclosed funding
1unicorns
24have raised

Ranked: Best Auto Retail & Aftersales companies in Texas

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFoundedFounderTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Group1 Automotive
Provider of new & used cars and trucks dealership services
$1.8B83 mo ago16,0111997Sterling McCall
Co-Founder
PureCarsWordPressApple iCloud Mail+402 expansions · 1 award
2Caliber
Provider of auto & glass repair and fleet services
$1.7B72 mo ago21,0001997Mark Sanders
CEO & President
Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Node.js+2936 patents
Traction and loading accessories for tracked, snowmobile and vehicle wheel systems
3Park Place Dealerships
Premier Dallas/Fort Worth dealer for new and pre-owned luxury vehicles
$804M274 mo ago1,4001987Hadeel Alkhaldi
CEO
PureCarsApple iCloud MailNode.js+34
4J.B. Poindexter
Diversified manufacturer of commercial vehicles, specialty vehicles, and related components
$550M67 mo ago2841981John Poindexter
CEO & Chairman
WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+217 patents
Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
5The Zebra 🦄
Online insurance comparison platform for individuals
$262M62 mo ago367
367 → 326 (-11%)
2012Adam Lyons
Co-Founder
143 patents
Advanced barcode scanner hardware: imaging, illumination, focus, and device status monitoring
1 partnership · 1 award
6Service King
Premier collision repair company delivering best-in-class experience for customers and partners
$200M48 mo ago6,0001976Eddie Lennox
Founder
7Tricolor$130M45 mo ago2952007Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Chart.js+306 patents
AI-powered vehicle identification and transaction processing platforms for automotive commerce
8America's PowerSports
Dealership network of motorcycle & powersports equipment
$32M244 mo ago241998
9Loop
AI-driven auto insurance platform for individuals
$24M56 mo ago622020Carey Nadeau
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
WebflowGSAPTikTok Pixel+2375 patents
Blockchain-enabled payment and load management systems for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
10Rollick
Online retailer of new and used recreational vehicles and equipment
$22M63 mo ago1232017Amazon WebstoreMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ASP.NET+37
11Arnold Oil
Supplier of automotive products
$10M298
298 → 151 (-49%)
1939Mamie Arnold
Founder
WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+21
12NuBrakes
Provider of mobile brake repairing services for cars
$10M54 mo ago612016Walker Drewett
Co-Founder & CEO
Builder.ioSentryZendesk+26
13Fenix Parts
Premier provider of quality used auto parts with nationwide locations
$3M133 mo ago309
309 → 384 (+24%)
2015Kent Robertson
CEO
WordPressMySQLZoho+293 job openings
14On the Road Garage
Online platform that provides car repairing & maintenance services
$3M70 mo ago2020Michelle Corson
Founder + CEO
15RateGenius
Auto refinance loans
$2M99 mo ago2431999Christopher Brown
Co-Founder
Amazon WebstoreWordPressRollbar+33
16Carable
Online P2P auction platform of used cars
$2M105 mo ago22015Göran Rehn
Chairman
17QualTech Automotive
Provider of auto repair services
$1M28 mo ago2010Billy Leavings
Owner
WordPressMySQLPHP+221 expansion
18Copart
Online marketplace for used and salvaged vehicles
$1M10,200
10,200 → 5,378 (-47%)
1982Cameron Jones
Executive Assistant to CEO
Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365TypeScript+2822 patents
Automated online vehicle auction and title processing, including remote printing and imaging systems
2 awards
19Revival Cycles
Custom motorcycle builder, parts retailer, apparel shop, and event organizer
$535K130 mo ago112010Shogun Page BuilderCart FunctionalityShopify+56
20DRN
Provider of license plate recognition (LPR) data and analytics solutions
$400K195 mo ago532009WordPressMySQLPHP+152 launchs
21Carnomaly
Blockchain-based used & new vehicles marketplace
$398K63 mo ago2018Scott Heninger
Founder & CEO
PHPTrixChart.js+18
22AGORA Data
P2P exchange marketplace for automotive financing
40Talent top 38%Innovation top 39%Tech top 39%Product top 48%
All 9 signals ▾
Talenttop 38%
Innovationtop 39%
Techtop 39%
Producttop 48%
Fundingbottom 42%
Growthbottom 42%
Marketbottom 37%
Globalbottom 32%
Newsbottom 29%
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Innovation: 8 product lines
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 40/100
$191K3 mo ago802017Christopher Hawke
Co-Founder & CLO
WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+301 job opening · 1 partnership
23AAMCO Car Care
Repair & maintenance service provider for cars
$120K243 mo ago111962Daniel Rakow
Founder & President
DudaApple iCloud MailSalesforce+28
24Topmarq
Online platform that provides car valuation
$100K53 mo ago32020Quinn Osha
Founder
3 patents
Automated web data extraction and item valuation for e‑commerce platforms.

Top 12 Auto Retail & Aftersales companies in Texas

#1
Seed · Arlington, Texas · founded 2017 · 80 employees
$191.2Kraised

AGORA Data is an online peer-to-peer exchange marketplace for automotive loans/financing. It provides data-based financial insights to users by accumulating & structuring the aggregated data from buyers, sellers, and 3rd party systems across the stages of a loan cycle. It matches sellers with buyers based on the analytical insights and a bidding engine to facilitate the transaction. AGORA Data advances the trading/exchange of auto loans and auto retail installment contracts consisting of prime, near-prime, subprime, and BHPH.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 40how this company ranks against its industry peers
Talent
top 38%
Innovation
top 39%
Tech
top 39%
Product
top 48%
Funding
bottom 42%
Growth
bottom 42%
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated · 3 leadership moves in 12 mo
Innovation: 8 product lines
Tech: 36 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Alb, Amazon Web Services · Security: Cloudflare Bot Management, Hsts
Audience (LinkedIn): 6k LinkedIn followers
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: team members
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships (incl. Figure Technologies) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2026Seed
  • Apr 2020Conventional Debt$191.2K
Founders & team
Christopher HawkeCo-Founder & CLOSteve BurkeCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Figure, GarageCap, Dorm Room Fund
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpAstraZurb FoundationGravity Forms
#2
Acquired · Lewisville, Texas · founded 1997 · 21000 employees
$1.7Braised

Provider of auto & glass repair and fleet services. It includes damaged glass replacement, safety system diagnostics, quick oil changing handling, tire issues, engine light checking, mechanical parts & fleet repair, maintenance, and industry-leading lifetime warranties.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 52k LinkedIn followers — 14.6% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • May 2020Conventional Debt$300M
  • Feb 2019Conventional Debt$150M
  • Feb 2017PE
  • Feb 2017Conventional Debt$1.2B
Founders & team
Mark SandersCEO & PresidentDavid SimmonsCEO
Investors
Penfund, Leonard Green and Partners, Churchill Asset Management, ONCAP, Four Rivers
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerAdrollAdroll Cmp SystemAmazon AlbAmazon CloudfrontAmazon Ses
#3
Public · Houston, Texas · founded 1997 · 16011 employees
$1.8Braised

In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $16.51B and a net profit of $0.69B.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 58k LinkedIn followers — 16.2% of this cohort's audience · 110 engagements/post (4.3× cohort median)
Activity: 1 awards · 2 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2019Conventional Debt$1.8B
  • Aug 2004Post IPO$1M
  • Jun 2004Post IPO$9.4M
  • Mar 2004Post IPO$2M
Founders & team
Sterling McCallCo-FounderCharles SmithCo-FounderBob HowardCo-Founder
Investors
Wells Fargo, TFS, BMW, Honda Financial Services, US Bank, Bank of America
Tech stack
AlgoliaApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailAudioeyeBootstrapCloudflare
#4
Funding Raised · Houston, Texas · founded 1981 · 284 employees
$550Mraised

Diversified manufacturer of commercial vehicles, specialty vehicles, and related components. The company provides innovative solutions for the industrial, commercial, and manufacturing sectors. It offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, including the production and installation of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, service utility trucks, van bodies, ambulances, funeral coaches, limousines, cargo management systems, pick-up truck caps, tonneau covers, and accessories. The company's manufacturing segments offer comprehensive solutions to complex challenges, serving various industries. It focuses on providing superior value and service to customers and fostering a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment. The company's business units encompass well-known commercial vehicle brands and specialty vehicle partners, all committed to quality, safety, and customer care.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 45k LinkedIn followers — 12.7% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2020Conventional Debt$200M
  • Apr 2018Conventional Debt$350M
Founders & team
John PoindexterCEO & Chairman
Investors
J P Morgan Wealth Management
Tech stack
All In One SeoAlpine.JsAnimate.CssAosApache Http ServerApple Icloud Mail
#5
Series D · Austin, Texas · founded 2012 · 367 employees
$261.5Mraised

The Zebra provides an online insurance comparison platform for individuals. It offers quotes for auto, life insurance, renters insurance, home insurance & more. It also provides insurance information resources. It offers an insurance calculator. Users can compare quotes from multiple insurance companies.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 11k LinkedIn followers — 3.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 partnerships · 2 awards (incl. The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC)) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2021Series D$150M
  • Jun 2020Series C$43.5M
  • Sep 2017Series B$40M
  • Jan 2016Series A$17M
Founders & team
Adam LyonsCo-FounderKeith MelnickCEO
Investors
Birchmere Ventures, Silverton Partners, Floodgate, AlphaLab, Accel, Ballast Point Ventures
Tech stack
Cloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflareHttp/3
#6
Series C · Dallas, Texas · founded 2007 · 295 employees
$130Mraised
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2022Conventional Debt$100M
  • Sep 2021Series C$90M
  • Feb 2020Series B$40M
Investors
BlackRock, Fifth Third Bank, Serent Capital
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailAzureAzure Edge NetworkBootstrapCdnjsCloudflare
#7
Acquired · Richardson, Texas · founded 1976 · 6000 employees
$200Mraised

Premier collision repair company delivering best-in-class experience for customers and partners. They offer comprehensive auto body repair services, including aluminum repair, hail damage repair, dent removal, auto glass repair, and auto painting. Services also include paint scratch repair, bumper repair, fender repair, paintless dent repair, and windshield repair and replacement. They focus on a seamless repair experience, providing free estimates and backing all work with a lifetime guarantee. They work with all insurance companies and offer services such as vehicle drop-off scheduling, on-site rental, and towing. They are committed to industry-leading quality and safety standards, using manufacturer-certified parts and waterborne paints. They aim to build trust through transparency and a people-first approach, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering a positive culture. They offer career opportunities and actively seek candidates for various positions.

Founders & team
Eddie LennoxFounder
Investors
Clearlake Capital Group, The Carlyle Group, CCP Equity Partners
#8
Acquired · Irving, Texas · founded 1987 · 1400 employees
$803.8Mraised

Premier Dallas/Fort Worth dealer for new and pre-owned luxury vehicles. This dealership offers a wide selection of luxury vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and electric cars. They provide services such as vehicle sales, service, parts, collision repair, and financing. The company focuses on customer experience, offering amenities like loaner cars, car washes, and comfortable client lounges. They also provide online shopping and scheduling options. The business model is B2C, offering both new and certified pre-owned vehicles. They offer a luxury gifting experience, personally delivered by Sales Experience Manager. They also have a Preferred Benefits program with exclusive offers from local retail and service partners.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 10k LinkedIn followers — 2.8% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 partnerships · 1 expansions (incl. Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Aug 2003Conventional Debt$803.8M
Founders & team
Ken SchnitzerFranklin McClartyHadeel AlkhaldiCEO
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerApple Icloud MailBootstrapCloudflareCore-JsDocusign
#9
Series A · Austin, Texas · founded 2020 · 62 employees
$24.2Mraised

AI-driven auto insurance platform for individuals. It offers solutions for property damage, collision, bodily injury, and more. It uses artificial intelligence technology to create more equitable insurance products. It also offers claims assistance solutions.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2021Series A$21M
  • Jan 2021Seed$3.2M
Founders & team
Carey NadeauCo-Founder & Co-CEOJohn HenryCofounder
Investors
01 Advisors, Freestyle, UPRISING, Earn Your Leisure, Concrete Rose, New Voices Fund
Tech stack
BugsnagCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsEmotion
#10
Series B · Austin, Texas · founded 2017 · 123 employees
$22.4Mraised

Online retailer of new and used recreational vehicles and equipment. It provides listings for various vehicle types, including RVs, motorcycles, boats, ATVs, and UTVs. The platform also offers resources for financing, vehicle rentals, accessories, and related articles. Additionally, it facilitates connections between buyers and sellers of recreational vehicles and equipment.

Funding rounds
  • Feb 2021Series B$8.5M
  • Oct 2018Series A$8.3M
  • Nov 2017Seed$5.6M
Investors
Silverton Partners, Autotech Ventures, Troy Capital Partners, Capital Factory, TechNexus, Sandbox Insurtech Ventures
Tech stack
AccessibeAmazon AdvertisingAmazon ElbAmazon Web ServicesAmazon WebstoreBootstrap
#11
Seed · Austin, Texas · founded 2010
$1.3Mraised

QualTech Automotive is an auto repair company with multiple locations in Austin, Bee Cave, and Leander, TX. They offer comprehensive auto repairs and services for all makes and models, including A/C system checks, leak detection tests, and inspections of hoses, fittings, and compressors. They also provide discounts for AAA members.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 72 LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2024Seed$1.3M
Founders & team
Billy LeavingsOwner
Tech stack
BluehostDudaGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag ManagerHstsJquery
#12
Series A · Austin, Texas · founded 2016 · 61 employees
$9.7Mraised

Provider of mobile brake repairing services for cars. Customers can get an online repair quote and schedule service at their preferred time and location. The company offers a warranty on each service offered via the platform. Additionally, it also offers brake parts and fleet services.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2021Series A$9M
  • Jul 2019Seed$720K
Founders & team
Walker DrewettCo-Founder & CEOAndrew PhillipsCo-Founder
Investors
Canvas Ventures, Automotive Ventures, Burst Capital, Contrary, Capital Factory, Gurtin Ventures
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailBuilder.IoCore-JsEmotionFacebook PixelFont Awesome

Funding & investor landscape

$5.6Btotal disclosed funding
24companies funded
43disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Capital Factory6 rounds
Churchill Asset Management2 rounds
Gurtin Ventures2 rounds
Silverton Partners2 rounds
01 Advisors1 rounds
AAVIN1 rounds
Accel1 rounds
Ally1 rounds
Alpha Capital Partners1 rounds
AlphaLab1 rounds

Notable founders

Christopher Hawke
Co-Founder & CLO · AGORA Data
Steve Burke
Co-Founder & CEO · AGORA Data
Mark Sanders
CEO & President · Caliber
David Simmons
CEO · Caliber
Sterling McCall
Co-Founder · Group1 Automotive
Charles Smith
Co-Founder · Group1 Automotive
John Poindexter
CEO & Chairman · J.B. Poindexter
Adam Lyons
Co-Founder · The Zebra
Keith Melnick
CEO · The Zebra
Eddie Lennox
Founder · Service King
Ken Schnitzer
· Park Place Dealerships
Franklin McClarty
· Park Place Dealerships
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 15,032,210 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Auto Retail & Aftersales coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

Common questions

How many Auto Retail & Aftersales companies are there in Texas, United States?
Radar tracks 380 indexable Auto Retail & Aftersales companies headquartered in Texas, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Auto Retail & Aftersales companies in Texas, United States?
The Auto Retail & Aftersales companies in Texas, United States on this list have raised a combined $5.6B in disclosed equity funding across 24 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Auto Retail & Aftersales company in Texas, United States?
Group1 Automotive is the highest-funded Auto Retail & Aftersales company in Texas, United States, with $1.8B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Auto Retail & Aftersales companies in Texas, United States are funded?
24 of the 380 Auto Retail & Aftersales companies in Texas, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Auto Retail & Aftersales unicorns are there in Texas, United States?
1 Auto Retail & Aftersales company in Texas, United States on this list is valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Texas, United States Auto Retail & Aftersales companies?
The most active investors in Texas, United States Auto Retail & Aftersales companies on this list include Capital Factory, Churchill Asset Management, Gurtin Ventures, Silverton Partners, 01 Advisors.
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