Best Auto Tech Companies in Illinois, United States
The 213 best Auto Tech companies in Illinois, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: The Parking Spot.
Our analysis of 69 Auto Tech companies
$46.2b in tracked funding; 92% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Auto Tech companies in Illinois
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | App-install YoY | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Parking Spot Airport parking service provider 55Customers top 19%Funding top 32%Product top 33%Tech top 34% All 10 signals ▾Customerstop 19% Fundingtop 32% Producttop 33% Techtop 34% Innovationtop 39% Growthtop 40% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 48% Globalbottom 37% Fin. healthbottom 31% Customers: Play-Store rating 4.76★ across 12,681 ratings (1 apps) · Review volume +12% in 6 mo Funding: Raised $750M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 2 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $750M | 28 mo ago | 1,115 1,115 → 816 (-27%) | Tony Paalz President & CEO | Kentico CMSApple iCloud MailTypeScript+22 | +23% | — | — |
| 2 | Clearcover 🦄 Online platform that provides automotive insurance 78Funding top 15%Tech top 22%Moat top 26%Customers top 28% All 12 signals ▾Fundingtop 15% Techtop 22% Moattop 26% Customerstop 28% Producttop 31% Innovationtop 37% Markettop 38% Talenttop 38% AItop 45% Growthbottom 45% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 24% Funding: Raised $406M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 10 yrs (0.9/yr) Tech: 60 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 78/100 | $406M | 8 mo ago | 450 | Derek Brigham Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer | SentryZendeskApple iCloud Mail+33 | +14% | — | — |
| 3 | SpotHero Provider of a platform for booking parking spots and related services | $118M | 81 mo ago | 139 139 → 298 (+114%) | Lawrence Kiss Co-Founder | PrismicSentryApple iCloud Mail+27 | — | 6 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | 2 partnerships |
| 4 | Arrive Tech-enabled platform offering parking and mobility management solutions | $65M | 91 mo ago | 1 | Shawn Carter Co-Founder | StoryblokApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+21 | — | 2 patents AI-driven natural language ambiguity resolution and privacy-preserving data processing | 1 partnership |
| 5 | HDVI Telematics-based data & monitoring solutions for auto insurers and fleet owners | $48M | 16 mo ago | 82 | Reid Spitz President & Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+30 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Cobalt Group Marketing services for automotive industry | $47M | 264 mo ago | — | Steve Anenen CEO & President | — | — | 93 patents Microbial fermentation processes and bioproduct manufacturing technologies | — |
| 7 | CoPilot AI-powered concierge services to automotive buyers | $40M | 35 mo ago | 2 | Pat Ryan Founder & CEO | SentryZendeskNode.js+26 | — | 4 patents AI-powered idea management and knowledge‑graph discovery for innovation workflows | — |
| 8 | Gideon Developer of autonomous mobile robots for material handling in various industries | $39M | 26 mo ago | 127 | Edin Koco Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 9 | NuCurrent Developer of chip modules for wireless charging 69Innovation top 10%Patents top 13%Funding top 17%Moat top 21% All 10 signals ▾Innovationtop 10% Patentstop 13% Fundingtop 17% Moattop 21% Techtop 39% Growthtop 43% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 41% Globalbottom 40% Newsbottom 22% Innovation: 728 patents (top 3% of patent-holders) · 541 filings since 2022 vs 133 in 2017-21 Patents: 728 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 541 filings since 2022 vs 133 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $22M | 9 mo ago | 37 37 → 45 (+22%) | Jacob Babcock CEO and Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+33 | — | 728 patents Industrial IoT wireless power and data transfer with multimode antenna technologies | 1 launch |
| 10 | ForeverCar Online platform offering insurance for auto service contracts | $18M | 74 mo ago | 12 | — | PythonChart.jsMaterialize CSS+22 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Drivin Dealer Optimizing dealer inventory with data-driven vehicle recommendations and market insights | $18M | 120 mo ago | 69 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | CCC AI and cloud-driven insurance claims solution for the insurance and automotive industry | $14M | 74 mo ago | 6 | — | WebflowMarkerApple iCloud Mail+28 | — | 3 patents Industrial dust suppression systems for bulk material transfer chutes | — |
| 13 | Insurance Auto Auctions App-based B2C auction-based marketplace for used cars | $10M | 124 mo ago | 4,914 | — | ContentfulApple iCloud MailWindows Server+20 | +17% | — | 1 partnership |
| 14 | HAAS Alert Provider of digital alerts and coordination tools for roadway safety | $5M | 29 mo ago | 41 | Jigar Patel Co-Founder & CTO | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+24 | — | — | 1 launch · 2 partnerships · 1 award |
| 15 | CarDr.com Provider of Used Car Inspection | $5M | 66 mo ago | 15 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Carlease Online platform for car leasing | $4M | 102 mo ago | 3 | Jay Menton Ex-Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | SmartWitness in-vehicle cameras, recorders & surveillance software | $4M | 81 mo ago | 68 | — | UbuntuAmazon ALBVue.js+9 | — | 6 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 18 | Koloni Provider of a cloud-based platform offering access management solutions | $3M | 32 mo ago | 12 | Kate Lyon Secretary Board of Directors and Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+17 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Xcite Automotive Provider of a suite of management solutions for automotive dealerships | $2M | 23 mo ago | 500 | — | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+19 | — | — | — |
| 20 | DeepWalk LiDAR-based scanning software to automate the inspection of sidewalk systems | $2M | 37 mo ago | 8 | Vishal Narasimhan Co-Founder | — | — | — | 1 award |
| 21 | Autobon AI Tech-enabled autonomous driving solutions for commercial vehicles | $1M | 59 mo ago | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | ParqEx Smart parking solutions provider unlocking value for real estate through technology | $1M | 113 mo ago | 14 | — | WordPressPleskMySQL+45 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Everpurse Wire-free charging purses blending fashion and technology for the modern woman | $1M | 145 mo ago | 4 | — | — | — | 6 patents Wireless power transfer mats for personal electronic device charging | — |
| 24 | Twisted road Online P2P motorbike rental paltform | $615K | 82 mo ago | 3 | — | ButterCMSNode.jsLeaflet+26 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 25 | Carbly SaaS-driven car pricing & appraisal tool for auto dealerships | $375K | 12 mo ago | 8 | — | SentryBootstrapEmotion+20 | — | — | — |
| 26 | ThruGreen Provider of traffic-signal control and management solutions | $345K | 53 mo ago | 7 | David Nguyen Founder | — | — | 31 patents Adaptive traffic signal control and connected vehicle infrastructure for dynamic traffic management | — |
| 27 | Dealer Inspire Website builder for Automotive dealers | $300K | 153 mo ago | 678 | Marc Damon Co-Founder & VP | Cart FunctionalityWordPressApple iCloud Mail+34 | — | 3 patents Digital advertising platform for targeted online marketing and sales automation | — |
| 28 | Digital Dipstick Manufacturer and supplier of Fitbit for tractors | $225K | 96 mo ago | — | Allan Dikeman Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | Parkva AI and Saas-enabled platform offering parking violation reporting and management solutions | $200K | 9 mo ago | 2 | Rob Benson Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 30 | CarAdvise Online automotive garage aggregator | $200K | 67 mo ago | 50 | Keagan Russo President & CEO | SentryZendeskDart+38 | — | — | — |
| 31 | Otobots Mobile mechanics providing on-demand diagnostics, brake & auto repair services | $125K | 131 mo ago | 26 | Thomas Simon Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | Fueloyal Technology IoT & connected vehicle platform provider enabling data monetization and vehicle connectivity | $124K | 99 mo ago | 11 | — | Cart FunctionalityWordPressMySQL+22 | — | — | — |
| 33 | PiggyBack Online platform offering ride-pooling services | $100K | 52 mo ago | 6 | Donald Scott Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Auto Tech companies in Illinois
#1
Series D · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2016 · 450 employees$406Mraised▾
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.
- Oct 2025Series D$25M
- Jan 2025Series D$26.2M
- Oct 2024Series D$44M
- Mar 2024Series D$55M
#2
Series C · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2009 · 37 employees$22.1Mraised▾
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.
- Sep 2025Series C$982.4K
- May 2024Series C$100K
- Sep 2023Series C$1.1M
- Nov 2022Series C$3.5M
#3
Series C · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2018 · 82 employees$48.5Mraised▾
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.
- Feb 2025Series C$40M
- Aug 2021Series B$32.5M
- Aug 2020Series A$16M
#4
Acquired · Chicago, Illinois · founded 1998 · 1115 employees$750Mraised▾
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.
- Feb 2024Conventional Debt$750M
#5
Series A · Lake Forest, Illinois · founded 2019 · 2 employees$200Kraised▾
AI and Saas-enabled platform offering parking violation reporting and management solutions. The company offers suite of parking violation detection and reporting solutions. The security camera captures all the parking activity and the web-based admin portal has pre-define parking violations and to be synchronized with it. It uses various technologies like AI, cloud, etc. The violation will be shared as a notification to parking owners.
- Sep 2025Series A$4.7M
- Nov 2021Seed$200K
#6
Series A · Bolingbrook, Illinois · founded 2015 · 127 employees$38.5Mraised▾
Developer of autonomous mobile robots for material handling in various industries. The company's robots automate manual material-handling jobs in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and retail. The robots are designed to work safely with people and equipment. The company's technology aims to improve process stability and throughput.
- Apr 2024Series A$4.6M
- Jun 2021Series A$31M
- Oct 2019Seed$2.9M
- 2016Seed—
#7
Seed · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2017 · 8 employees$375Kraised▾
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.
- May 2025Seed$375K
#8
Series B · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2015 · 2 employees$40Mraised▾
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.
- Jul 2023Series B$23M
- Oct 2020Conventional Debt—
- Oct 2020Series A$5M
- Aug 2020Series A$10M
#9
Series A · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2007 · 500 employees$1.9Mraised▾
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.
- Jun 2024Series A$3.4M
#10
Acquired · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2011 · 139 employees$118.3Mraised▾
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.
- Aug 2019Series D$50M
- Nov 2018Series C$124.2K
- Sep 2018Series C$10M
- Jul 2017Series C$31.2M
#11
Seed · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2015 · 41 employees$5.1Mraised▾
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 users to manage fleets in real time.
- Jan 2024Seed—
- Aug 2021Seed$5M
- Oct 2018Grant (prize money)$1.1M
- 2018Grant (prize money)—
#12
Series D · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2006 · 1 employees$65.3Mraised▾
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.
- Nov 2018Series D$5M
- Sep 2018Series D$21.8M
- Mar 2018Conventional Debt—
- Mar 2018Series C—
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How research on Autonomous Vehicles in Illinois is moving
A read on the academic research around Autonomous Vehicles in Illinois — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 57 papers.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, UIC, and IIT lead Illinois's optimistic autonomous-vehicle research, focusing predominantly on safety, traffic control, and adversarial robustness, with breakthroughs outpacing concerns.
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign35
- University of Illinois Chicago7
- Illinois Institute of Technology5
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale3
- Illinois Department of Public Health2
- Computer vision4
- Object detection3
- Trajectory2
- Benchmark (surveying)2
- Sensor fusion2
- Human–computer interaction3
- Gradient boosting2
- Boosting (machine learning)2
- Variable (mathematics)2
- Control theory (sociology)2
- Aeronautics3
- Automation3
- Human–computer interaction2
- Traffic flow (computer networking)2
- Automotive engineering2
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