Carfluence Ventures

We Don't Just Build.
We Invest.

Capital, infrastructure, and 20+ years of automotive expertise. We invest in the next generation of automotive technology companies.

$50K-$500K
Investment Range
Seed-A
Stage Focus
12+
Portfolio Companies
3x
Average Return

More Than Money

The Unfair Advantage
for Automotive Startups

We don't just write checks. We provide the infrastructure, expertise, and connections that would take years to build on your own.

Platform Access

Immediate access to our 200+ integrations, data infrastructure, and API layer. Skip 12+ months of development.

  • • CRM, DMS, inventory integrations
  • • SOC 2 aligned infrastructure
  • • AI/MCP server access

Expert Network

Tap into our network of dealer principals, industry experts, and fellow founders who've been where you're going.

  • • 1,000+ dealer connections
  • • Industry advisory board
  • • Founder community access

Go-to-Market

We don't just fund you - we help you sell. Access to pilot dealers, marketing playbooks, and warm introductions.

  • • Pilot dealer program
  • • Co-marketing opportunities
  • • Sales playbooks & training

Investment Thesis

What We
Look For

We invest in companies that can leverage our platform to move faster and build better. Here's what gets us excited.

Automotive Focus

Products that serve dealers, OEMs, or the automotive retail ecosystem

Platform Synergy

Can benefit from our integrations, data, or infrastructure

Domain Expertise

Founders with unique insight into the automotive space

Revenue Path

Clear path to revenue within 12-18 months

Scalable Model

SaaS, marketplace, or platform business models

Sectors We Love

Inventory ManagementCRM InnovationAI/ML ApplicationsF&I TechnologyDigital RetailingFixed OpsData AnalyticsMarketing TechDealer OperationsConsumer Experience

Investment Terms

  • 1Check sizes: $50K - $500K
  • 2Standard SAFE or priced round terms
  • 3Platform credits available
  • 4Follow-on reserves for winners

Portfolio

Companies We've
Built & Invested In

Built 50/50Revenue

MotorsDynamic

Competitor intelligence platform for dealers. Real-time market analytics.

Seed InvestmentGrowth

VinAI Analytics

AI-powered pricing and inventory optimization for dealer groups.

Built 50/50Launch

DealerPulse

Customer sentiment and review management platform.

Seed InvestmentRevenue

AutoCompli

Automated compliance checking for dealer advertising.

Built 50/50Growth

TradeMax

Trade-in valuation tool with real-time market data.

Pre-SeedBuilding

LeadFlow AI

Intelligent lead routing and scoring for dealerships.

The Model

How We Build
Portfolio Value

50/50

Full Partnership

We co-build with entrepreneurs. They fund dev, we provide everything else.

Invest

Capital + Platform

Cash investment plus platform credits and infrastructure access.

Synergy

Portfolio Effects

Portfolio companies share learnings, customers, and integrations.

Invest in Carfluence, Own the Portfolio

When you invest in Carfluence, you're not betting on one company - you're investing in the infrastructure that powers dozens of automotive products. As we launch new companies and make investments, our investors share in the upside across the entire portfolio.

For LPs

Interested in
Investing With Us?

We're building an ecosystem, not just a portfolio. Join dealers, industry veterans, and strategic partners who are backing the future of automotive technology.

Strategic LPs

Dealer groups, OEMs, and industry partners who want to shape the future of automotive retail.

  • • Priority access to portfolio products
  • • Advisory board participation
  • • Co-investment opportunities

Financial LPs

Family offices and institutional investors seeking exposure to automotive fintech and SaaS.

  • • Quarterly reporting
  • • Annual LP meeting
  • • Co-investment rights
Request LP Information

Ready to Pitch?

We review every submission. If there's a fit, you'll hear from us within 2 weeks.