Start Car Rental Overview
- Year Founded
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2012
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
Start Car Rental General Information
Description
Provider of an online platform intended to offer car rental services. The company's online platform offers car sharing services, enabling its clients to receive car rental services to fulfill their travel requirements while enabling car owners to earn additional income through the platform.
Contact Information
Website
www.startcarlife.comCorporate Office
- Unit 29C, Jingyuan Art Center
- No. 3 Guangqu Road, Chaoyang District
- Beijing
- China
Corporate Office
- Unit 29C, Jingyuan Art Center
- No. 3 Guangqu Road, Chaoyang District
- Beijing
- China
Start Car Rental Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Merger/Acquisition | 04-Mar-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 16-Sep-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 04-Nov-2014 | $60M | $70M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 01-Jun-2014 | $10M | $10M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
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Start Car Rental Competitors (41)
One of Start Car Rental’s 41 competitors is Curb Mobility, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Long Island City, NY.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curb Mobility | Private Equity-Backed | Long Island City, NY | ||||
| GroundScope | Corporation | Windsor, United Kingdom | ||||
| Blacklane | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Berlin, Germany | ||||
| Karhoo | Formerly VC-backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Europcar Australia | Corporation | Blue Bell, PA |
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Start Car Rental Former Investors (8)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5Y Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Crystal Stream Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Founder Institute | Accelerator/Incubator | Minority | ||
| Future Capital Discovery Fund | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| HSG (Hong Kong) | Venture Capital | Minority |
Start Car Rental FAQs
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When was Start Car Rental founded?
Start Car Rental was founded in 2012.
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Where is Start Car Rental headquartered?
Start Car Rental is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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What industry is Start Car Rental in?
Start Car Rental’s primary industry is Automotive.
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Is Start Car Rental a private or public company?
Start Car Rental is a Private company.
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What is Start Car Rental’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Start Car Rental is .
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How much funding has Start Car Rental raised over time?
Start Car Rental has raised $149M.
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Who are Start Car Rental’s investors?
5Y Capital, Crystal Stream Capital, Founder Institute, Future Capital Discovery Fund, and HSG (Hong Kong) are 5 of 8 investors who have invested in Start Car Rental.
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Who are Start Car Rental’s competitors?
Curb Mobility, GroundScope, Blacklane, Karhoo, and Europcar Australia are some of the 41 competitors of Start Car Rental.
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When was Start Car Rental acquired?
Start Car Rental was acquired on 04-Mar-2019.
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Who acquired Start Car Rental?
Start Car Rental was acquired by Guazi Used Car.
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