Caramel

Acquired

Caramel is a fintech company in Los Angeles, United States, founded in 2021. It has raised $12.0M across 2 rounds, most recently a Series A in July 2024.

The safe & easy way to complete any private used car sale

Employees
11–50
Founded
2021
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$12.0M
Last Round
Series AJul 2024
Rounds
2
Acquired by
eBayJan 2025

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About

Caramel is a car checkout platform that simplifies private-party and independent-dealer used car transactions by handling DMV paperwork, secure payment, financing, insurance, and delivery — all for free to buyers and sellers. The platform is compatible with any vehicle listed for sale by owner and is available nationwide, integrating with major marketplaces including eBay Motors. Founded in 2021 and based in Los Angeles, Caramel processes the entire end-to-end transaction digitally so buyers and sellers can complete deals without meeting in person. In January 2025, eBay announced plans to acquire Caramel to enhance its vehicle transaction capabilities.

Summary

It lists 11–50 employees. It has raised $12.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a Series A round in Jul 2024. Investors include Zeev Ventures, Primera Capital and Hearst Ventures.

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Funding & Exit History

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AcquisitionJan 2025

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Funding: Seed through Series A. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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