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Best Auto Tech Companies in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The 58 best Auto Tech companies in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: SOCAR.

58companies tracked
$177.2Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
13have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · AUTO TECH × FEDERAL TERRITORY OF KUALA LUMPUR

Our analysis of 223 Auto Tech companies

$72.2b in tracked funding; 88% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

223companies analysed
88%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
36unicorns
2018median founding year

Ranked: Best Auto Tech companies in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageFounderFoundedTech stackRecent signals
1SOCAR
App-based platform offering self-drive car rentals through an aggregated selection of vehicles
$73M57 mo agoSeries BShylendra S Nathan
CEO
2017UbuntuBootstrapVue.js+18
2iCarAsia
Online listing platform for used cars
$70M103 mo agoAcquired2012Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspacePHP+17
3PolicyStreet
Insurance technology platform providing digital insurance solutions
$24M37 mo agoSeries BWilson Beh
Co-Founder
2016TypeScriptGoogle CloudZone.js+16
4ServAuto
Chains providing automotive maintenance, car products, and tinting film services
$5M5 mo agoSeries AYong Phoy
Co-Founder & COO
2024Node.jsGoogle MapsRadix UI+175 job openings · 1 expansion
5Maxx 'N Go
Online aftermarket service for automotive
$2M114 mo agoDeadpooledPatrick Tam
Founder & CEO
2016
6Catchthatbus
Online-platform for booking intercity buses
$2M130 mo agoDeadpooled2011
7Katsana
Provider of web-based fleet management and GPS tracking services
$890K114 mo agoSeed2013Tailwind CSSReactGatsby+161 launch · 1 partnership
8Moovby
Online P2P car rental aggregator
$864K77 mo agoSeedNik Amin
Founder & CEO
2016Facebook LoginBootstrapAmazon Web Services+20
9ParkEasy
Parking matching app
$209K104 mo agoAcquiredYong Jiu
Co-Founder
2014Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceSentry+19
10The Carpedia
Online car rental platform
$132K70 mo agoSeedMohd Tajulurus
Co-Founder
2013WordPressZohoMySQL+221 job opening
11ParkIt
Online marketplace for booking parking space on rent
$61K88 mo agoSeries A2016Node.jsGoogle MapsGoogle Cloud+16

Top 12 Auto Tech companies in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

#1
Series A · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · founded 2024
$4.7Mraised

Chains providing automotive maintenance, car products, and tinting film services. The business offers services such as tire replacement, dashcam installation, car mat fitting, and windshield wiper replacement. It provides transparent pricing and professional installation through its network of workshops. The business focuses on delivering consistent service and value to car owners.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 628 LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 5 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +5 · hiring: Workshop Technician, Performance Marketing Specialist
Activity: 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2026Series A$4.7M
Founders & team
Yong PhoyCo-Founder & COOThomasCo-FounderHan MeiCo-Founder
Investors
Vynn Capital, Jelawang Capital, Openspace Capital, SWC, Gobi Partners
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsGoogle AnalyticsGoogle MapsGoogle Tag ManagerHotjar
#2
Series B · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · founded 2016 · 75 employees
$23.7Mraised

Provider of online insurance services intended to democratize the insurance industry. The company's platform curates new products and policies that fit the lifestyle needs of the people, enabling customers to buy the policies directly and avail of all the services.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 19k LinkedIn followers — 37.1% of this cohort's audience
Founders & team
Wilson BehCo-FounderYen Ming LeeCo-Founder & Group CEOWinnie ChuaCo-Founder & CPO
Investors
Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Altara Ventures, Gobi Partners, Spiral Ventures, KK Fund, Auspac
Tech stack
AngularClevertapCore-JsExpressFacebook PixelGodaddy
#3
Series B · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · founded 2017 · 289 employees
$73Mraised

App-based platform offering self-drive car rentals through an aggregated selection of vehicles. It allows users to browse and book cars from multiple sources within a single interface. The platform focuses on short-term and flexible rental needs for individual users.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2021Series B$55M
  • Dec 2019Series A$18M
Founders & team
Shylendra S NathanCEO
Investors
Eugene, KH Energy, EastBridge Partners, Sime Darby
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAnimate.CssAppsflyerAws Certificate ManagerAxios
#4
Acquired · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · founded 2012 · 394 employees
$69.9Mraised

ICarAsis is an online listing platform for used cars. Buyers can browse the cars, check prices, compare & directly contact the sellers via their platform. Sellers can list their cars on the platform.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 27k LinkedIn followers — 53.2% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2017Post IPO$19.3M
  • Sep 2016Post IPO$17.5M
  • Jul 2015Post IPO$8.6M
  • Nov 2014Post IPO$18M
Investors
Carsales, CMB Capital, Catcha Group, CARSOME
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailBootstrapCore-JsFacebook Pixel
#5
Deadpooled · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · founded 2016
$2.2Mraised

Maxx 'N Go provides engine oil change and roadside assistance services for automobiles. It provides on-demand services for tire & brake replacement, transmission, engine, electrical & misc. It offers an app-based for booking on-site services. The app is available for iOS & Android devices.

Funding rounds
  • Jan 2017Seed$2.2M
Founders & team
Patrick TamFounder & CEO
#6
Seed · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · founded 2016 · 23 employees
$864.1Kraised

Moovby is an online P2P car rental aggregator. Their platform allows car owners to rent out the cars on an hourly basis. Car owners can register their vehicles on the platform with details including an image of road tax receipt & insurance cover note, clear images of the car from different angles & more. Users who are interested to take vehicles on rent can fill out the details according to their own preferences & select one from the listed vehicles.

Funding rounds
  • Feb 2020Seed$500K
  • Jan 2020Seed$74K
  • Dec 2019Angel$290.1K
Founders & team
Nik AminFounder & CEO
Investors
Accelerating Asia, TERAJU, Cradle
Tech stack
BootstrapMicrosoft Asp.NetGoogle AdsOwl CarouselMoment.JsJquery
#7
Deadpooled · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · founded 2011 · 11 employees
$1.5Mraised

Catch That Bus is an online platform for booking intercity buses. Users can book their buses by providing the source, destination, passenger details, and more. It offers features like real-time tracking, aggregator bus-operators, etc. The mobile app is available for both Android and iOS devices.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2015Seed$1.5M
  • May 2014Seed
  • Aug 2012Grant (prize money)$50K
Investors
Cradle, Jungle Ventures, National Research Foundation, 500 Durians, AdvantEdge, MakeMyTrip
Tech stack
JavaBootstrapHandlebarsJquery UiJqueryGoogle Tag Manager
#8
Seed · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · founded 2013 · 30 employees
$890Kraised

Provider of web-based fleet management and GPS tracking services. Its prediction engine tracks driver behavior patterns, scoring drivers based on actual risk on the road, and engaging them to become better drivers. It provides GPS tracking and fleet management solution. It uses web technology and a modern user interface. It employs advanced GPS trackers that utilize both GPS and GLONASS positioning systems. It provides redundancy and augmented precision capability.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers — 4.6% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches · 1 partnerships (incl. Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2016Seed$890K
  • 2016Venture Debt
  • 2016Grant (prize money)
Investors
Intres Capital Partners, Axiata Group, Mavcap
Tech stack
AxiosBootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsCloudflare Rocket LoaderCore-Js
#9
Acquired · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · founded 2014 · 5 employees
$208.6Kraised

Park Easy is an app that lets users find available parking. Park Easy serches and matches users leaving a area with people seeking parking in the area within the next 5 minutes. It matches these users to allow booking of public parking. They currently allow bookings in crowded malls.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2017Seed$117.4K
  • Nov 2015Seed$91.2K
Founders & team
Yong JiuCo-FounderEric TanCo-Founder & Cto
Investors
1337 Ventures, Rockstart
Tech stack
AngularCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsCore-JsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Hosted Libraries
#10
Seed · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · founded 2013
$131.6Kraised

Online self-drive car rental platform. The company provides a variety of vehicles from a compact car to 4X4 SUVs. Their service offerings include rental fleet for corporates, chauffeured services & buses, and coach rental. The company also provides door-delivery for rental cars.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers — 3.9% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 2 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +0 · hiring: Warehouse Supervisor, MHE Driver (Reach Truck)
Funding rounds
  • Aug 2020Seed$131.6K
Founders & team
Mohd TajulurusCo-Founder
Investors
1337 Ventures
Tech stack
BootstrapCdnjsCloudflareContact Form 7FancyboxFont Awesome
#11
Series A · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · founded 2016 · 24 employees
$61.3Kraised

ParkIt is an online marketplace for booking parking space on rent. Their platform helps drivers to find vacant parking spaces. Parking space owners can list their unused parking space on the platform to give out on rent. A driver can send an inquiry on the platform & it will connect the driver to nearby available parking spots.

Funding rounds
  • Feb 2019Series A
  • Aug 2017Seed$58.2K
  • Seed
Investors
Hanlow, NEXEA, WatchTower & Friends
Tech stack
EmotionExpressFont AwesomeGoogle AnalyticsGoogle CloudGoogle Cloud Cdn
#12
Seed · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur · founded 2015
$46.4Kraised

Auto Craver is an auto portal for buying and selling used cars and motorbikes in Malaysia. Experts from the company will do 145-point inspection of the used car before putting it on the portal for sell. The platform guarantees to sell used vehicles within 30 days of listing; else they will buy it themselves. Provides delivery as well along with 3 Months/10,000kms full bumper to bumper warranty.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2020Seed$46.4K
  • Seed
Founders & team
Adham FayumiFounder & CEO
Investors
ScaleUp Malaysia, WatchTower & Friends
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpYoutubeBootstrapWpmu Dev Smush

Funding & investor landscape

$177.2Mtotal disclosed funding
12companies funded
20disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Cradle3 rounds
WatchTower & Friends3 rounds
1337 Ventures2 rounds
Gobi Partners2 rounds
Growth Charger2 rounds
Mavcap2 rounds
ScaleUp Malaysia2 rounds
500 Durians1 rounds
Accelerating Asia1 rounds
AdvantEdge1 rounds

Notable founders

Yong Phoy
Co-Founder & COO · ServAuto
Thomas
Co-Founder · ServAuto
Wilson Beh
Co-Founder · PolicyStreet
Yen Ming Lee
Co-Founder & Group CEO · PolicyStreet
Shylendra S Nathan
CEO · SOCAR
Patrick Tam
Founder & CEO · Maxx 'N Go
Nik Amin
Founder & CEO · Moovby
Yong Jiu
Co-Founder · ParkEasy
Eric Tan
Co-Founder & Cto · ParkEasy
Mohd Tajulurus
Co-Founder · The Carpedia
Adham Fayumi
Founder & CEO · Auto Craver
Sm Brahmananda
Co-Founder · SpareXHub
Prism market signals · Malaysia · country-scoped Prism corpus, 404,829 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Auto Tech coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH SIGNALS · Malaysia

How research on Autonomous Vehicles is moving in Malaysia

A read on the academic research around Autonomous Vehicles — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 173 Malaysia-affiliated papers.

research sentiment over time
202320252026
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and steady — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 59% → 58% across 2023–2026.
top research entities
  • University of Technology Malaysia28
  • Ministry of Education20
  • Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah11
  • Universiti Sains Malaysia10
  • Xiamen University Malaysia9
leading researchers
Usman Ullah Sheikh · Alias Abdul Rahman · Muhammad Imzan Hassan · Jen Sim Ho · Muhammad Aizzat Zakaria · Hairi Zamzuri · Farrukh Hafeez · Nurbaiti Wahid
Breakthroughs36 · 21%
▲ 0%→22% share
0 median citations100% since 2021mostly methods-led
Feature-linguistics and scalability research newly emerged (5 papers each), lifting breakthroughs' field-share from 0% to 22%.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Feature (linguistics)5
  • Scalability5
  • Object detection4
  • Key (lock)4
  • Computer vision4
Newly emergingFeature (linguistics) 0→5 · Scalability 0→5
Landmark Explainable AI in Scene Understanding for Autonomous Vehicles in Unstructured Traffic Environments on Indian Roads Using · 43 cites
Advancements68 · 39%
▲ 0%→38% share
0 median citations94% since 2021mostly empirical
Computer vision papers tripled (2→7) as object-grammar, HCI, and transport engineering all newly emerged, pushing advancements to 38% field-share.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Computer vision2→7
Newly emergingObject (grammar) 0→5 · Human–computer interaction 0→5 · Transport engineering 0→5
Landmark Real time lane detection for autonomous vehicles · 243 cites
Concerns45 · 26%
▲ 0%→26% share
0 median citations96% since 2021mostly empirical
Humanities concerns newly emerged as the dominant rising sub-topic (8 papers), driving concerns' field-share from 0% to 26%.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Humanities8
  • Context (archaeology)4
  • Cadastre4
  • Perception3
  • Transformation (genetics)3
Newly emergingHumanities 0→8
Landmark Vision-Based Autonomous Vehicle Systems Based on Deep Learning: A Systematic Literature Review · 97 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · Malaysia

Where autonomous vehicles is researched across Malaysia

Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.

Johor Bahru28 · +0.36
Hot · CadastreOpportunity · Cartography
Kuala Lumpur23 · +0.39
Advancing · Computer visionOpportunity · Structural equation modeling
Malacca13 · +0.35
Opportunity · Technology acceptance model
Shah Alam11 · +0.38
Opportunity · Reinforcement learning
Petaling Jaya11 · +0.74
Opportunity · Enabling
George Town10 · +0.10
Opportunity · Key (lock)
Bangi8 · +0.60
Opportunity · Augmented reality
Seri Kembangan6 · +0.13
Opportunity · Training set
Kota Bharu5 · +0.24
Opportunity · Neuroscience
Putrajaya5 · +0.18

Common questions

How many Auto Tech companies are there in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
Radar tracks 58 indexable Auto Tech companies headquartered in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Auto Tech companies in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
The Auto Tech companies in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on this list have raised a combined $177.2M in disclosed equity funding across 12 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Auto Tech company in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
SOCAR is the highest-funded Auto Tech company in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with $73M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Auto Tech companies in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are funded?
12 of the 58 Auto Tech companies in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Auto Tech unicorns are there in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
None of the Auto Tech companies in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Auto Tech companies?
The most active investors in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Auto Tech companies on this list include Cradle, WatchTower & Friends, 1337 Ventures, Gobi Partners, Growth Charger.
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