AutoNation

North America, Florida, United States, Fort Lauderdale

Description

AutoNation is an automotive retailer that buys and sells a selection of cars for the automotive industry.

Investor Profile

AutoNation has backed more than 5 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Post Ipo Equity rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in United States.
Strong thematic focus on Automotive, Sensor, Software.

Stage Focus

Private Equity (20%)
Series Unknown (20%)
Post Ipo Equity (20%)
Seed (20%)
Series G (20%)

Country Focus

United States (100%)

Industry Focus

Automotive
Sensor
Software
Transportation
Mobile Apps
Public Transportation
Auto Insurance
Financial Services
Insurance
E-commerce

FAQ

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Who does AutoNation frequently co-invest with?

Perry Creek Capital

Perry Creek Capital

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

Alphabet

North America, California, United States, Mountain View

Co-Investments: 2

Magna International

Magna International

North America, Ontario, Canada, Aurora

Co-Investments: 2

Mubadala Capital Ventures

Mubadala Capital Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 2

T. Rowe Price

North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore

Co-Investments: 2

Silver Lake

North America, California, United States, Menlo Park

Co-Investments: 2

FM Capital

North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder

Co-Investments: 2

CPP Investments

CPP Investments

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Co-Investments: 2

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz

North America, California, United States, Menlo Park

Co-Investments: 2

Fidelity

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston

Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by AutoNation?

San Francisco, California, United States

AutoComplete is bringing AI to the point of sale, starting with the $311B market for car insurance.

Auto InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsurance

SeedAug 5, 2024

Santa Monica, California, United States

TrueCar is an information and technology platform that enables its users to communicate with TrueCar certified dealers.

AutomotiveMobile AppsPublic Transportation

Post Ipo EquityNov 15, 2022

Mountain View, California, United States

Waymo improves transportation by developing self-driving technology developed in Google’s labs.

AutomotiveSensorSoftwareTransportation

Private EquityJun 16, 2021

Amount Raised: $2,500,000,000

Mountain View, California, United States

Waymo improves transportation by developing self-driving technology developed in Google’s labs.

AutomotiveSensorSoftwareTransportation

Series UnknownMar 2, 2020

Amount Raised: $2,250,000,000

Houston, Texas, United States

Vroom is an ecommerce platform designed to offer a better way to buy and sell used vehicles.

AutomotiveE-CommerceMarketingSales

Series GDec 11, 2018

Amount Raised: $146,000,000

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