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Frontier Car Group
Transportation · Berlin, Germany · Founded 2016
Builds and runs marketplaces focused on emerging markets in the auto sector MoreLess
Frontier Car Group (FCG) is a technology-driven company that revolutionizes the used car market in emerging economies. Operating in countries such as Nigeria, Pakistan, and Mexico, FCG provides a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used cars. The company serves individual car owners looking to sell their vehicles quickly and efficiently, as well as car dealerships seeking to expand their inventory. FCG's business model is based on creating a seamless and transparent process for car transactions, leveraging technology to offer real-time pricing, vehicle inspections, and secure payment options. The company generates revenue through transaction fees, service charges, and value-added services such as financing and insurance. By addressing the inefficiencies in traditional car markets, FCG aims to provide a reliable and trustworthy solution for both sellers and buyers.
Keywords: used cars, emerging markets, technology-driven, vehicle inspections, real-time pricing, secure payments, transaction fees, financing, insurance, car dealerships.
Company overview
Frontier Car Group company information
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Valuation & funding
Frontier Car Group funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | Nov 2019 | $400M | $700M | Prosus | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Jun 2019 | $240K | $960K | OurCrowd · NEA · Naspers · TPG Growth | — |
| CONVERTIBLEOther financing | Jan 2019 | $0 | — | Sand Hill Angels | — |
| SERIES COther financing | May 2018 | $89M | $270M | Prosus | — |
| DEBTDebt | May 2018 | $17M | — | Balderton Capital · TPG | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | Mar 2018 | Autotech Ventures · Balderton Capital · Fraser McCombs Capital · TPG | — | ||
| SERIES AOther financing | May 2017 | Hummingbird Ventures · Partech · NEA · Balderton Capital | ↗ | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Aug 2016 | Partech | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Jun 2016 | Balderton Capital · Troy Capital Partners · NEA | — |
Growth signals
Frontier Car Group website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Frontier Car Group is 330 monthly website visits, down 64.9% over the last three months. Frontier Car Group's team grew 0% over the past year.
Comparisons
Frontier Car Group compared with similar companies
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Berlin, Germany | Operational | |||
 KarossoOnline platform for used cars in Germany |
Berlin, Germany | Acquired | |||
 CarizyOnline marketplace for used cars |
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Capital deployed
Frontier Car Group investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
BeliMobilGueJakarta, IndonesiaOperates a platform that enables car owners in Southeast Asian country to sell their vehicle securely online
$120Mvaluation
CarFirstLahore, PakistanCarFirst: Sell Used Cars, Online Price Valuation in Pakistan
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Cars45Lagos, NigeriaSell your used car and get paid instantly
$20Mvaluation
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