Future of Automotive

What automotive fintech platform got acquired by Cars.com? Which EV manufacturer finalized the largest IPO of 2021?

Welcome to this episode of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the value of their companies. Well, I am back from SEMA last week in Las Vegas, and it was my first time at the show. For anyone who loves cars, it really is the mecca of customized cars and aftermarket parts and...

Friday 5 Special Edition: On-site at the 2021 SEMA Conference in Las Vegas

Steve Greenfield - November 5, 2021

Welcome to a special edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize...

What on-demand car service startup raised $22 M and which German mobility company is acquiring the Greyhound bus network?

Steve Greenfield - October 29, 2021

Welcome to another edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the...

Future of Automotive

What automotive fintech platform got acquired by Cars.com? Which EV manufacturer finalized the largest IPO of 2021?

Friday 5 Special Edition: On-site at the 2021 SEMA Conference in Las Vegas

What on-demand car service startup raised $22 M and which German mobility company is acquiring the Greyhound bus network?

AutoTech’s Got Talent winner joins the Friday 5 and the insurance space continues to be white hot

Vroom reaches deal to purchase this financing company for $300M and Cox Automotive expands its fleet maintenance segment

Which automaker announced IPO plans? How much is Tekion actually worth?

Toyota makes bold move toward ‘programmable cars’ and GM invests $300M into this AV startup

Salty Dot gets acquired by this auto dealership solutions company and Ford invests $50M into a battery recycler

Which AV software startup scored an investment from GM? AutoVerify acquires what merchandising solution?

JP Morgan enters alliance with this automaker and which digital retailing company raised $30M?

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