118 indexable Auto Tech companies headquartered in Chicago, United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $1.5B across 28 funded companies, including 1 unicorn.
| # | Company | Funding | Valuation | Stage | Latest round | Employees | Founded | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Clearcover
Unicorn Online platform that provides automotive insurance |
$406M | $1B as of 2021 |
Series D | Series D Oct 2025 | 450 | 2016 | ↑ Active |
| 2 |
NuCurrent
Developer of chip modules for wireless charging |
$22.1M | — | Series C | Series C Sep 2025 | 37 | 2009 | ↑ Active |
| 3 |
HDVI
Telematics-based data & monitoring solutions for auto insurers and fleet owners |
$48.5M | — | Series C | Series C Feb 2025 | 82 | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 4 |
The Parking Spot
Airport parking service provider |
$750M | — | Acquired | Conventional Debt Feb 2024 | 1,115 | 1998 | — |
| 5 |
Carbly
SaaS-driven car pricing & appraisal tool for auto dealerships |
$375K | — | Seed | Seed May 2025 | 8 | 2017 | ↑ Active |
| 6 |
CoPilot
AI-powered concierge services to automotive buyers |
$40M | — | Series B | Series B Jul 2023 | 2 | 2015 | — |
| 7 |
Xcite Automotive
Provider of a suite of management solutions for automotive dealerships |
$1.9M | — | Series A | Series A Jun 2024 | 500 | 2007 | ↑ Active |
| 8 |
SpotHero
Provider of a platform for booking parking spots and related services |
$118.3M | — | Acquired | Series D Aug 2019 | 139 | 2011 | — |
| 9 |
HAAS Alert
Provider of digital alerts and coordination tools for roadway safety |
$5.1M | — | Seed | Seed Jan 2024 | 41 | 2015 | — |
| 10 |
Arrive
Tech-enabled platform offering parking and mobility management solutions |
$65.3M | — | Series D | Series D Nov 2018 | 1 | 2006 | — |
| 11 |
ForeverCar
Online platform offering insurance for auto service contracts |
$18.4M | — | Acquired | Series A Apr 2020 | 12 | 2011 | — |
| 12 |
DeepWalk
LiDAR-based scanning software to automate the inspection of sidewalk systems |
$1.8M | — | Seed | Seed May 2023 | 8 | 2018 | — |
| 13 |
CCC
AI and cloud-driven insurance claims solution for the insurance and automotive industry |
$14.1M | — | Public | Unattributed Mar 2020 | 6 | 1980 | — |
| 14 |
Drivin Dealer
Optimizing dealer inventory with data-driven vehicle recommendations and market insights |
$17.5M | — | Acquired | Series A May 2016 | 69 | 2015 | — |
| 15 |
SmartWitness
in-vehicle cameras, recorders & surveillance software |
$4M | — | Acquired | Series A Aug 2019 | 68 | 2008 | — |
| 16 |
Autobon AI
Tech-enabled autonomous driving solutions for commercial vehicles |
$1.3M | — | Seed | Seed Jul 2021 | 9 | 2016 | — |
| 17 |
ThruGreen
Provider of traffic-signal control and management solutions |
$345K | — | Seed | Seed Jan 2022 | 7 | 2016 | — |
| 18 |
ParqEx
Smart parking solutions provider unlocking value for real estate through technology |
$1.2M | — | Seed | Seed Dec 2016 | 14 | 2014 | — |
| 19 |
Twisted road
Online P2P motorbike rental paltform |
$615K | — | Seed | Seed Jul 2019 | 3 | 2017 | — |
| 20 |
Everpurse
Wire-free charging purses blending fashion and technology for the modern woman |
$1M | — | Seed | Seed May 2014 | 4 | 2012 | — |
| 21 |
PiggyBack
Online platform offering ride-pooling services |
$100K | — | Seed | Seed Feb 2022 | 6 | 2020 | — |
| 22 |
CarAdvise
Online automotive garage aggregator |
$200K | — | Seed | Seed Oct 2020 | 50 | 2016 | — |
| 23 |
Dealer Inspire
Website builder for Automotive dealers |
$300K | — | Acquired | Conventional Debt Sep 2013 | 678 | 2013 | — |
| 24 |
Parkster
AI-enabled platform offering parking space detection and management solutions |
$20K | — | Seed | Seed Sep 2022 | — | 2021 | — |
| 25 |
Fueloyal Technology
IoT & connected vehicle platform provider enabling data monetization and vehicle connectivity |
$123.8K | — | Seed | Grant (prize money) Mar 2018 | 11 | 2015 | — |
| 26 |
Parche
On-demand valet parking |
$65K | — | Deadpooled | Seed Jan 2015 | — | 2014 | — |
| 27 |
Quartix
Provider of GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management software solutions |
$20K | — | Public | Grant (prize money) Nov 2018 | 181 | 2001 | — |
| 28 |
CabEasy
Cab sharing service |
$25K | — | Deadpooled | Seed Apr 2015 | — | 2008 | — |
| 29 |
Rand McNally
Commercial Transportation, Travel & Mobile Resource Management |
— | — | Acquired | Conventional Debt Sep 2021 | 167 | 1856 | — |
| 30 |
Cars Commerce
Dealership management solutions for automotive dealerships |
— | — | Series A | Series A Feb 2019 | — | 2015 | — |
| 31 |
Cars.com
Online retailer of new and used cars, providing reviews |
— | — | Public | Post IPO Dec 2017 | 1,700 | 1998 | — |
| 32 |
AGWS
F&I management solution for the automotive dealers |
— | — | Acquired | — | 139 | 1998 | — |
| 33 |
American Renewable Energy
Provider of EV charging infrastructure |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2022 | — |
| 34 |
AmRide
Provider of an app-based platform for on-demand driver service |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2011 | — |
| 35 |
APT
Provider of smart parking solutions |
— | — | Deadpooled | — | — | 2001 | — |
| 36 |
Arity
Provider of mobility data and analytics for transportation-related industries |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 263 | 2014 | — |
| 37 |
AutoMech
Online marketplace for auto repair services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2017 | — |
| 38 |
Automotive Internet Media
AI-bases advertising solution for the auto-dealers |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 28 | 2015 | — |
| 39 |
Autosales.com
Shop new and used autos online with ease and speed |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2009 | — |
| 40 |
Avail
Peer-to-peer car rental platform |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 133 | 2019 | — |
| 41 |
Avasta Technologies
Real-time car tracking system for auto dealerships |
— | — | Deadpooled | — | — | 2016 | — |
| 42 |
B4dealer.com
B2C marketplace of pre-owned cars |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2019 | — |
| 43 |
BMWBLOG
Platform offering blogs and news focused on BMW cars |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2006 | — |
| 44 |
BusGenius
Cloud-based software solution to manage public transport services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2016 | — |
| 45 |
Cardinal
App-based driver assistance platform for cab drivers |
— | — | Funding Raised | — | 1 | 2015 | — |
| 46 |
Carzell.com
Platform connecting vehicle owners to dealers for online auction |
— | — | Deadpooled | — | — | 2013 | — |
| 47 |
CasterDepot
E-distributor of casters and wheels |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 41 | 1980 | — |
| 48 |
Check That Used Car
Online listing portal of pre-inspected cars |
— | — | Deadpooled | — | — | 2016 | — |
| 49 |
Cobra Electronics
Developer of dash cams & car accessories |
— | — | Acquired | — | 84 | 1948 | — |
| 50 |
Cognitive AI technologies
Wireless smart head-up display for safer, smarter driving experience |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2015 | — |
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.
NuCurrent is a fabless semiconductor company which develops high-efficiency antennas for wireless charging applications. It sells both pre-designed / customized antenna modules to OEMs to be integrated into their devices. Their product range also covers surface-mount inductors or induction heating coils.
HDVI provides telematics-based data & monitoring solutions for auto insurers and fleet owners. It offers solutions for fatigue analysis, compliance management, analyzing driving behavior, vehicle-related data management, and more. It also offers solutions for fleet management.
The Parking Spot provides parking services at airports. Users can book parking spots available at airports via the online platform. Users can use their membership cards to open the parking barriers at the entry & exit of the parking slot. Also provides airport shuttle & valet parking services. Offers corporate airport parking services.
SaaS-driven car pricing & appraisal tool for auto dealerships. Its mobile-based appraisal tool features a VIN scanner, valuations tools, vehicle reports, and market data. The system also combines a dealer-only vehicle marketplace. Apps are available for both Android & iOS devices.
AI-powered concierge services to automotive buyers. It provides an application that allows users to search all the dealerships and keep track of the offers by providing vehicle model, expected price, and more. The applicatiion is available for iOS devices in the Apple Store.
It is a company that specializes in providing vehicle photography and inventory management software for automotive dealers. They offer services such as photos, window stickers, and 360 spin. They also have various brands under their umbrella, including ReconLogic, CarStudioPros, VehicleStickers.io, CarsByText, and Frontline Inventory.
Provider of a platform for booking parking spots and related services. The platform allows users to search and reserve parking spaces. It offers options for hourly, daily, and monthly parking. The platform also provides booking capabilities through mobile applications and integration with vehicle dashboards.
Provider of digital alerts and coordination tools for roadway safety. The company delivers real-time digital alerts to protect responders, workers, and drivers. It offers tools for emergency vehicle alerting, responder-to-responder coordination, and emergency vehicle preemption. The company provides solutions for automotive, DOTs, fire and EMS, government, law enforcement, towing, utility, and work zones. It allows u
Arrive offers a tech-enabled platform offering parking and mobility management solutions. The platform offers integrated solutions for parking management, transit solutions, and more. It connects consumers and operators/owners over a single platform. Users can do on-off street parking, event parking management, white-lable parking solutions for apartments and closed community, etc.
Online platform offering insurance for auto service contracts. It partners with service providers who integrate the quoting, commerce, and fulfillment engine. Besides vehicle service contracts also provides services such as wheel & tire protection, dent & ding protection, key replacement, and windshield protection.
LiDAR-based scanning software to automate the inspection of sidewalk systems. The platform offers software that uses LiDAR systems to automatically scan and identify non-compliant areas.
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Techstars
Lightbank
HPA
Right Side Capital Management
500 Global
Alumni Ventures
Autotech Ventures
Chicago Ventures
HBS Alumni Angels Chicago
IU Ventures
Lakewest Venture Partners
Lorentzen Investments
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 2026-06-21.
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