Runway Growth Capital Provides a $40 Million Growth Investment to CarNow
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The funding will enable CarNow to accelerate product development and enhance its suite of digital retailing solutions to drive innovation in the car industry.
This strategic investment will support CarNow's continued market expansion and accelerated product development that will enhance the car buying and selling experience.
"This investment from Runway Growth Capital is a testament to our team's hard work and dedication, as well as the innovative solutions we've brought to the automotive market," said Tim O'Toole, CFO of CarNow. "With Runway's support, we're poised to accelerate our growth, enhance our product offerings, and continue to disrupt the automotive retail industry. Our mission has always been to simplify the car buying process through technology, and this partnership allows us to further that mission on a larger scale."
CarNow, known for its comprehensive suite of digital tools, including Digital Retail (Real-Time Retail), Digital Messaging (Real-Time Messaging), and Conversational CTAs (ConvertNow), has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the automotive retail sector. With this infusion of capital, CarNow will further develop its platform, expand its market reach, and continue providing exceptional value to its dealership customers and their consumers.
"We are excited to include CarNow in Runway's portfolio of innovative companies and support its effort to redefine the automotive buying experience for the digital age," said Greg Greifeld, Managing Director and Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Runway. "This deal reflects our ongoing commitment to partner with the highest quality companies in the venture ecosystem. By providing CarNow with the growth capital needed to fuel its expansion, we are investing in the next evolution of this rapidly changing auto industry."
Ted Cavan, Managing Director of Technology at Runway, also expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: "Our investment in CarNow is a testament to our belief in the company's ability to modernize the car buying and selling process. With additional capital provided by Runway, CarNow is empowered to focus on what they do best – innovating and expanding its remarkable digital platform. The funding offers a significant advantage toward this end, and we're excited to partner with CarNow and support its next phase of growth."
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About Runway Growth Capital LLC
Runway Growth Capital LLC is the investment advisor to investment funds, including Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY), a business development company, and other private funds, which are lenders of growth capital to companies seeking an alternative to raising equity. Led by industry veteran David Spreng, these funds provide senior term loans of
About CarNow
CarNow is the leading dealer retailing system in the automotive industry. Providing frictionless, real-time enterprise software solutions, CarNow enhances online engagement and streamlines communication between dealers and consumers. CarNow's solutions empower dealers to seamlessly manage the entire car-buying journey and provide shoppers with elevated digital retailing, messaging, and virtual showroom services. With 5,000 dealership customers and more than twenty manufacturer certifications, CarNow is one of the fastest-growing companies in automotive. CarNow is headquartered in
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