Cafler, the leading platform transforming automotive aftercare services, has closed an $11M Series A funding round led by Copec WIND Ventures, Alumni Ventures AI Fund, güil Mobility Ventures, and Plug and Play’s Supply Chain Fund, with continued support from existing backers Seaya Ventures, Shilling VC, and Wayra (Telefónica). This round brings Cafler’s total funding to $20M, solidifying its position as one of South Europe’s most well-capitalized autotech startups.
Since its launch in 2021, Cafler has been reshaping the automotive industry with a dual offering: a marketplace that seamlessly connects vehicle users to essential services, including at-home repairs, washes, inspections, and insurance, and a powerful AI-driven operating system that helps automotive businesses streamline operations—from booking and customer management to supply chain logistics.
“Being a vehicle owner in the 21st century should be stress-free and efficient,” said Ricard Guillem, Cafler co-founder. “This funding validates our vision and empowers us to scale globally while continuing to innovate with new capabilities.”
In just three years, Cafler has emerged as a driving force in the digitalization of the automotive industry:
Cafler is launching AI-powered agents that will allow both consumers and businesses to request services or manage operations with a simple text, voice, or swipe interaction. Such as suggesting a car wash after recent rain, based on weather data or allowing repair shop managers to order parts and schedule repairs with a single AI-driven interaction. All this thanks to our connected vehicle technology, computer vision, and historical data Additionally, upcoming developments aim to enhance repair shop operations by optimizing inventory management and scheduling processes through AI-driven automation.
With this new funding, Cafler plans to:
Cafler is leading the change in modernizing the $3 trillion autoservices market, a sector still largely fragmented and under-digitalized, with one goal in mind: making vehicle users lives easier.
Founded by Ricard Guillem and Iñigo Diego, Cafler is redefining the automotive experience for modern vehicle users while empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology. With its AI-driven platform and marketplace, Cafler simplifies vehicle management and optimizes business operations. Join us as we shape the future of the automotive industry.
Based in San Francisco, WIND Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Copec, a leading energy, mobility, and retail company in Latin America. WIND Ventures leverages Copec's extensive resources to accelerate growth for startups and scaleups worldwide in the fields of new mobility, energy, and retail.
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