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The Illinois edition · 2026

Auto techcompanies in Illinois

Mobility, auto marketplaces, auto software, electric vehicles, startups and more: the companies building auto tech in Illinois, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

284 company profiles21 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
Illinois · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)

Recent auto tech business events in Illinois

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 424 auto tech companies in Illinois, last 24 months: 8 M&A deals · 5 launches · 1 Contract · 1 funding round. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Apr 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Pending

RB Global acquires Bigiron

On April 23, 2026, RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA; TSX: RBA) announced that it received early termination from the FTC for the HSR Act waiting period related to its planned acquisition of…

Commercial assets and vehicles
ContractSupply

Endurance · client: Franklin & sons

Franklin & Sons, the UK-based premium mixer, tonic, and soft drinks brand, has announced the appointment of Endurance Brands LLC, part of The Sheehan Family Companies, as its exclusive…

Beverage
M&AAcquisition · Announced

RB Global acquires Bigiron

RB Global, Inc. has announced the acquisition of BigIron.

Agricultural equipment, real estate, and related assets auctions
LaunchDearborn Labs

Clearcover

Clearcover, a Chicago-based AI-native auto insurance carrier, has launched Dearborn Labs, a forward-deployed AI practice designed to build and operate production AI systems inside…

AI practice
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Evergreen private-equity fund acquires Cdk global

Brookfield Business Partners is selling a 12-per-cent stake in vehicle-parts maker DexKo Global Inc. to the new fund, along with 7 per cent of dealer software and technology company CDK…

Dealer software and technology
LaunchTrey

Gideon

Gideon launches Trey, the autonomous forklift for trailer loading and unloading The pioneering solution transforms manual pallet (un)loading, operating safely, consistently, and reliably…

Autonomous forklift
LaunchClearcover Inter-Insurance Exchange (CIX)

Clearcover

Clearcover (Chicago, a digital insurance carrier, has announced the launch of Clearcover Inter-Insurance Exchange (CIX), a reciprocal exchange designed to extend the company’s reach into…

Inter-Insurance Exchange
LaunchRightFind Suite Growth Bundle

Ccc

CCC is kicking off 2025 with exciting news. We’re introducing the RightFind Suite Growth Bundle.

Literature Management Software
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Ccc intelligent solutions acquires Evolutioniq

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (“CCC”), a leading cloud platform provider powering the P&C insurance economy and a subsidiary of CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS)…

LaunchTrey

Gideon

Gideon, the robotics and AI solutions company, today announced a pioneering new solution - Trey, an autonomous forklift for truck trailer loading and unloading operations.

Autonomous forklift / AMR

Auto tech companies in Illinois, by funding and team

Few auto tech companies in Illinois publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 284 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Online platform that provides automotive insurance

Connected vehicles
US$457.20mSeries D · Oct 2025
450recorded Dec 2021
Commission on transaction / Subscription
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Telematics-based data & monitoring solutions for auto insurers and fleet owners

Auto e-commerce & content
US$88.50mSeries C · Feb 2025
83+14% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Tech-enabled platform offering parking and mobility management solutions

Road transport tech
US$65.30mSeries D · Nov 2018
1,632+0% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months

AI-powered concierge services to automotive buyers

Auto e-commerce & content
US$41.00mSeries B · Jul 2023
30+0% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Developer of autonomous mobile robots for material handling in various industries

Professional service robots
US$38.54mSeries A · Apr 2024
171LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of chip modules for wireless charging

Electric vehicles
US$23.12mSeries C · Sep 2025
45-5% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

Provider of digital alerts and coordination tools for roadway safety

Road transport tech
US$5.12mSeed · Jan 2024
58+11% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Provider of Used Car Inspection

Auto it
US$5.00mSeed · Dec 2020
37LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

AI and Saas-enabled platform offering parking violation reporting and management solutions

Road transport tech
US$4.95mSeries A · Sep 2025
5LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Provider of a suite of management solutions for automotive dealerships

Auto it
US$3.40mSeries A · Jun 2024
352+187% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / E-commerce - service
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2025

LiDAR-based scanning software to automate the inspection of sidewalk systems

Road transport tech
US$1.40mSeed · May 2023
22LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription / Fee-for-service
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Tech-enabled autonomous driving solutions for commercial vehicles

Autonomous vehicles
US$1.29mSeed · Jul 2021
3LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Smart parking solutions provider unlocking value for real estate through technology

Road transport tech
US$1.20mSeed · Dec 2016
17+56% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Lending / Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Wire-free charging purses blending fashion and technology for the modern woman

Electric vehicles
US$1.00mSeed · May 2014
2LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Online P2P motorbike rental paltform

Road transport tech
US$940kSeed · Jul 2019
7-40% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Renting / leasing
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

SaaS-driven car pricing & appraisal tool for auto dealerships

Auto it
US$375kSeed · May 2025
7LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
—No postings tracked

Provider of traffic-signal control and management solutions

Road transport tech
US$345kSeed · Jan 2022
3LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Online automotive garage aggregator

Auto e-commerce & content
US$200kSeed · Oct 2020
38+61% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering ride-pooling services

Road transport tech
US$100kSeed · Feb 2022
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Renting / leasing
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Offers car washing services

Auto e-commerce & content
US$100kSeed · Jan 2018
—Not available
Subscription
8 yr2018
—No postings tracked

AI-enabled platform offering parking space detection and management solutions

Road transport tech
US$20kSeed · Sep 2022
—Not available
Subscription
5 yr2021
—No postings tracked

Online retailer of new and used cars, providing reviews

Auto e-commerce & content
—None recorded
2,082+0% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
28 yr1998
0none in 3 months

Cloud based marketing automation platform for the automobile industry

Marketingtech
—None recorded
374+73% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Online lending platform offering auto loans

Alternative lending
—None recorded
4+828% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
23 yr2003
0none in 3 months

Provider of mobility data and analytics for transportation-related industries

Road transport tech
—None recorded
267LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months
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Explore auto tech companies in Illinois by what you are looking for

Find top auto tech companies in Illinois for mobility, vehicle software and automotive retail. Browse auto tech startups in Illinois for connected vehicles and electric mobility.

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Mobility and road transport technology

Explore companies building transport, parking and mobility technology.

  1. Arrive

    Tech-enabled platform offering parking and mobility management solutions

    Road transport tech
    See in list
  2. Parkva

    AI and Saas-enabled platform offering parking violation reporting and management solutions

    Road transport tech
    See in list
  3. ParqEx

    Smart parking solutions provider unlocking value for real estate through technology

    Road transport tech
    See in list
  4. PiggyBack

    Online platform offering ride-pooling services

    Road transport tech
    See in list
  5. Parkster

    AI-enabled platform offering parking space detection and management solutions

    Road transport tech
    See in list

Online car marketplaces and auto retail

Find online automotive retailers, vehicle listings and dealer platforms.

  1. Clearcover

    Online platform that provides automotive insurance

    Connected vehicles
    See in list
  2. HDVI

    Telematics-based data & monitoring solutions for auto insurers and fleet owners

    Auto e-commerce & content
    See in list
  3. Xcite Automotive

    Provider of a suite of management solutions for automotive dealerships

    Auto it
    See in list
  4. EVERCLEAN

    Offers car washing services

    Auto e-commerce & content
    See in list
  5. Cars.com

    Online retailer of new and used cars, providing reviews

    Auto e-commerce & content
    See in list
91 companies in Illinois

Automotive software and dealer technology

Browse software for dealerships, vehicle operations and automotive services.

  1. Xcite Automotive

    Provider of a suite of management solutions for automotive dealerships

    Auto it
    See in list
  2. Carbly

    SaaS-driven car pricing & appraisal tool for auto dealerships

    Auto it
    See in list
  3. Affinitiv

    Cloud based marketing automation platform for the automobile industry

    Marketingtech
    See in list
  4. Dealer eProcess

    Website solutions for auto dealers

    Auto it
    See in list
  5. L2TMedia

    Marketing solution for automotive industry

    Marketingtech
    See in list

Electric vehicle and charging companies

Explore electric vehicle technology, charging and energy storage businesses.

  1. NuCurrent

    Developer of chip modules for wireless charging

    Electric vehicles
    See in list
  2. Everpurse

    Wire-free charging purses blending fashion and technology for the modern woman

    Electric vehicles
    See in list
  3. VORO

    Online retailer of electric scooters & bikes

    Electric vehicles
    See in list
  4. PowerPost

    Low current EV charging solutions for commercial parking, simple and valuable

    Electric vehicles
  5. Ridy

    App-based platform offering electric-kick scooter rental services

    Electric vehicles

Auto tech startups in Illinois

Discover newer automotive technology companies in Illinois.

  1. Parkster

    AI-enabled platform offering parking space detection and management solutions

    Road transport tech
    See in list
  2. RB Global

    Data platform for automotive dealerships

    Auto it
    See in list
  3. Pouch

    Online insurance platform for fleet businesses

    Internet first insurance platforms
  4. GridLink

    End-to-End fleet management solutions for fleet operators

    Energy storage tech
  5. Capital Shield Electric

    Provider of electric vehicle charging solutions

    Energy storage tech
31 companies in Illinois

Auto tech companies hiring in Illinois

Browse auto tech companies in Illinois with hiring activity.

  1. HDVI

    Telematics-based data & monitoring solutions for auto insurers and fleet owners

    Auto e-commerce & content
    See in list
  2. Gideon

    Developer of autonomous mobile robots for material handling in various industries

    Professional service robots
    See in list
  3. Xcite Automotive

    Provider of a suite of management solutions for automotive dealerships

    Auto it
    See in list
  4. Affinitiv

    Cloud based marketing automation platform for the automobile industry

    Marketingtech
    See in list
  5. Dealer eProcess

    Website solutions for auto dealers

    Auto it
    See in list
9 companies in Illinois

Public auto tech companies in Illinois

Explore listed auto tech companies in Illinois.

  1. Cars.com

    Online retailer of new and used cars, providing reviews

    Auto e-commerce & content
    See in list
  2. Quartix

    Provider of GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management software solutions

    Connected vehicles
    See in list
  3. RB Global

    Data platform for automotive dealerships

    Auto it
    See in list
  4. CCC

    AI and cloud-driven insurance claims solution for the insurance and automotive industry

    Digital transformation services
  5. Universal Infotainment Systems

    Provider of fleet tracking solutions for the logistics industry

    Logistics tech
7 companies in Illinois
Mobile reach

Top 10 auto tech apps from Illinois

The most-installed Android apps published by auto tech companies headquartered in Illinois — 19.9M installs between them. 46 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Cars.com: Buy and sell cars

by Cars.com

Installs14.6M
Rating4.66202K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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2

Ventra

by Ventra

Installs2.0M
Rating3.087K ratings
Installs, year on year+16%
Last updatedMar 2026
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3

ParkChicago®

by ParkChicago

Installs1.2M
Rating4.6121K ratings
Installs, year on year+16%
Last updatedOct 2025
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4

BCycle

by BCycle

Installs453K
Rating2.541K ratings
Last updatedJun 2026
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5

Divvy

by Divvy

Installs319K
Rating4.722K ratings
Installs, year on year+19%
Last updatedMay 2026
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6

CCC Mobile™ – Quick Estimate

by CCC

Installs284K
Rating4.4911K ratings
Last updatedJan 2026
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7

iParkit Garage Parking

by iParkit

Installs270K
Rating4.533K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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8

CoPilot shop/buy/sell used car

by CoPilot

Installs251K
Rating2.592K ratings
Last updatedJan 2026
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9

SilverCloud

by LandAirSea

Installs241K
Rating3.877K ratings
Last updatedMar 2026
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10

Clearcover Car Insurance

by Clearcover

Installs187K
Rating4.626K ratings
Installs, year on year+14%
Last updatedMay 2026
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Capital & corporate activity

Auto tech funding and M&A across the United States

3,877 recorded equity rounds have gone to 12,249 auto tech companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Illinois compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months47

US$18.77bn

equity rounds, last 24 months189

US$24.22bn

raised over five yearsUS$66.97bn

1,186 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, Illinois8

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into auto tech in the United States

amount rounds
$16bn2018332
$15bn2019315
$13bn2020260
$19bn2021315
$9.9bn2022276
$4.4bn2023232
$9.1bn2024183
$5.5bn2025141
$19bn202639

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2021, with US$19.44bn across 315 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$8.00m4 rounds · median US$4.00m
SeedUS$1.11bn433 rounds · median US$1.40m
Series AUS$5.74bn311 rounds · median US$10.00m
Series BUS$7.97bn226 rounds · median US$23.00m
Series CUS$16.77bn118 rounds · median US$50.00m
Series D+US$35.01bn85 rounds · median US$100.00m
Private equityUS$370.00m9 rounds · median US$100.00m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Autonomous vehiclesUS$32.30bn106 rounds · 54 companies
Electric vehiclesUS$11.98bn305 rounds · 163 companies
Road transport techUS$5.38bn153 rounds · 93 companies
Energy storage techUS$3.24bn101 rounds · 52 companies
Aerospace techUS$2.62bn33 rounds · 10 companies
Artificial intelligenceUS$1.85bn21 rounds · 8 companies
Logistics techUS$1.39bn28 rounds · 15 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Illinois

8Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. RB Global5
  2. Ccc intelligent solutions2
  3. Evergreen private-equity fund1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Bigiron2
  2. Evolutioniq2
  3. Big Iron Auction1
  4. Big Iron1
  5. Cdk global1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Go deeper in the auto tech landscape reports:

Auto Tech Industry Landscape of the United States
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Auto Tech Industry Landscape of the United States

The financials above are one chapter. The full auto tech landscape of Illinois maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the auto tech landscape of Illinois

Auto tech funding in Illinois

21 auto tech companies in Illinois have recorded equity funding, US$739.09m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Illinois

Meet the people behind auto tech companies in Illinois. 110 of 284 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Illinois auto tech companies by sub-sector

The most common specialisations among auto tech companies in Illinois. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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