Best Auto Tech Companies in Indiana, United States
The 53 best Auto Tech companies in Indiana, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: T2 Systems.
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 Indiana
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T2 Systems Provider of parking management software and related technology solutions | $31M | 177 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1994 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+28 | 1,296 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | — |
| 2 | Bright Automotive Developer of plug-in electric vehicles | $22M | 173 mo ago | Deadpooled | John Waters Founder & CEO | 2008 | — | — | — |
| 3 | VeoRide App-based platform offering multi-category electric vehicle rental services | $16M | 60 mo ago | Series A | Yanke Tan Co-Founder & President | 2017 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyMonkcommerce+26 | 6 patents Integrated electric micromobility vehicles (e‑bikes and e‑scooters) with built‑in power and lighting systems. | — |
| 4 | Driven Data Al-enabled customer data management solution for automotive dealerships | $5M | 55 mo ago | Series B | Jon Berna Founder & CEO | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Parker Technology Parking management solutions for parking operators | $5M | 48 mo ago | Seed | Brian Wolff CEO | 2010 | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | — | — |
| 6 | Synovia Solutions Telematics solutions provider for monitoring, tracking, and protecting vital assets | $3M | — | Acquired | Jon King CEO & President | 2012 | — | 3 patents Engine idle detection systems for emissions monitoring and reporting | — |
| 7 | MaxTradeIn Domain marketplace offering diverse names for businesses and personal branding | $1M | 152 mo ago | Seed | Peyman Rashid President and Founder | 2011 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Overfuel SaaS-based provider of a suite of dealership management solutions for automotive dealers | $500K | 8 mo ago | Seed | — | 2017 | WordPressZohoMySQL+14 | — | — |
| 9 | Autoniq SaaS-driven used vehicle pricing/evaluation data & tools | $250K | 164 mo ago | Seed | — | 2008 | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceAstro+15 | — | — |
| 10 | Nomad Rides App-based taxi-hailing platform operating on zero-commission model | $150K | 85 mo ago | Seed | Daniel Jones Co-Founder | 2019 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Rides2U App-based ride-hailing aggregator | $125K | 30 mo ago | Seed | Chad Mastagh Founder & CEO | 2021 | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+21 | — | — |
| 12 | Desi App-based carpooling platform for university students | $100K | 35 mo ago | Seed | Zach Brown Co-Founder & CTO | 2022 | — | — | — |
Top 12 Auto Tech companies in Indiana
#1
Seed · Indianapolis, Indiana · founded 2017 · 8 employees$500Kraised▾
SaaS-based provider of a suite of dealership management solutions for automotive dealers
- Oct 2025Seed—
- Nov 2022Seed$500K
#2
Series A · West Lafayette, Indiana · founded 2017 · 202 employees$16Mraised▾
VeoRide offers an app-based platform offering multi-category electric vehicle rental services. The platform enables users to find, book and unlock vehicles through mobile applications. Users can scan the QR code on the vehicle to access it. It offers electric kick scooter sharing, electric bicycle sharing, etc. It offers features like eco-friendly rides, IoT-enabled vehicles, etc. At the end of the ride, users have to leave the vehicle at any parking space of their preference. The mobile application is available for Android and iOS platforms.
- Jul 2021Series A$16M
- Dec 2017Seed$30K
#3
Seed · Indianapolis, Indiana · founded 2010 · 30 employees$4.8Mraised▾
Parking management solutions for parking operators. The company offer a platform for tracking intercom calls and customer issues, with a focus on improving the overall customer experience.
- Jul 2022Seed$2.2M
- Nov 2019Seed$2M
- Mar 2016Seed$500K
#4
Acquired · Indianapolis, Indiana · founded 1994 · 176 employees$31Mraised▾
Provider of parking management software and related technology solutions. The company delivers tools for enforcement, permit management, and license plate recognition. It offers pay stations, mobile payments, and citation services. The company serves universities, municipalities, private operators, corporate campuses, healthcare systems, and airports.
- Sep 2011Series B$28M
- Jun 2007Series A$3M
#5
Deadpooled · Anderson, Indiana · founded 2008$22Mraised▾
Bright Automotive launched from Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) in January, 2008. Bright Automotive developed the IDEA, the world's first multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets. It also launched Bright Solutions, which delivers expertise to automotive customers worldwide to accelerate vehicle electrification, lightweighting, and overall platform efficiency.
- Feb 2012Conventional Debt$850K
- Sep 2011Conventional Debt$4M
- Aug 2010Series B$5M
- Apr 2009Series B$16.2M
#6
Series B · Indianapolis, Indiana · founded 2013 · 23 employees$5.2Mraised▾
DrivenData provides an Al-enabled customer data management solution for automotive dealerships. Their platform helps dealerships to analyze the customer data & make strategic decisions based on the information gathered from multiple sources including DMS, CRM, web analytics, social media, digital marketing & more. Features include multi-vendor compatibility, permission-based access, reporting dashboard, trends forecasting, diagnostic tools, lead management, and more.
- Dec 2021Series B$676.5K
- Oct 2021Conventional Debt$325K
- Apr 2021Series B$4.5M
- Mar 2018Seed$50K
#7
Seed · South Bend, Indiana · founded 2021 · 3 employees$125Kraised▾
App-based ride-hailing aggregator. Users can book rides through the platform by providing location, passenger details, payment details, destination, and more. Their app is available for both Android and iOS devices.
- Jan 2024Seed$25K
- 2023Seed$100K
#8
Acquired · Indianapolis, Indiana · founded 2012 · 97 employees$2.8Mraised▾
Telematics solutions provider for monitoring, tracking, and protecting vital assets. The company delivers flexible SaaS solutions enabling organizations to improve efficiency, safety, visibility, and compliance. They offer hardware, edge devices, and a telematics cloud platform with streaming services and AI capabilities. Their applications include fleet management, AI video safety, K-12 solutions, trucking telematics, and asset tracking. Serving industries like transportation, logistics, commercial fleets, supply chain, construction, connected car, industrial equipment, and the public sector. They provide resources like blogs, eBooks, case studies, webinars, and videos. The company focuses on innovation, customer success, and operational excellence, offering dependable and scalable solutions with global support.
#9
Seed · South Bend, Indiana · founded 2022$100Kraised▾
App-based carpooling platform for university students. Drivers can register in the platform by providing the driver details and vehicle details. Riders can can search for the ride in the platform and request for their preferred rides. Their app is available for iOS devices.
- Jul 2023Seed$100K
#10
Seed · Indianapolis, Indiana · founded 2011$1.3Mraised▾
Domain marketplace offering diverse names for businesses and personal branding. It provides a wide selection of domain names catering to various industries and interests. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of domain names, offering opportunities for businesses to establish their online presence and individuals to secure their desired web addresses. The website features a user-friendly interface with search and filter options to easily find relevant domains. It supports secure transactions and domain transfers, ensuring a smooth and reliable experience for both buyers and sellers. The company offers a range of domain extensions, including .com, .net, .org, and more, to meet diverse needs. It is a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, marketers, and anyone looking to acquire a memorable and effective domain name.
- Nov 2013Seed$21K
- Jun 2013Seed$1.2M
- Sep 2012Seed$100K
#11
Seed · Carmel, Indiana · founded 2008 · 11 employees$250Kraised▾
SaaS-driven used vehicle pricing/evaluation data & tools. Offers a mobile app through which users can scan VIN codes & get pricing data & market reports. Also enables users to view wholesale inventory lists of major auction houses.
- Oct 2012Seed$250K
#12
Seed · Carmel, Indiana · founded 2019$150Kraised▾
Nomad Rides is an app-based taxi-hailing platform operating on a zero-commission model. Nomad allows drivers to keep 100% of their fares offering travelers with fixed prices. The app is available for iOS devices.
- 2019Seed$150K
Funding & investor landscape
Ascent Venture Partners1 roundsNotable founders
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
What Indiana researches in autonomous vehicles
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis13
- University of Indianapolis9
- Indiana University Bloomington8
- Marian University - Indiana2
- Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne2
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