# Autobutler

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/autobutler

- Industry: Retail
- Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Website: www.autobutler.se
- Total disclosed funding: $0.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 19, 2012)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Autobutler is a Swedish platform that connects vehicle owners with local workshops, streamlining the process of vehicle maintenance and repair through competitive quote comparisons and comprehensive service offerings.Founded in 2010 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Autobutler operates as a digital marketplace for automotive services, linking customers to workshops across Sweden. The company was acquired by PSA Group in July 2016, although specific financial terms were not disclosed. The founder, Peter Zigler, has a history of establishing companies in the automotive space, while Christian Legêne currently serves as the CEO. Autobutler has successfully raised a total of EUR 5.80 mn, with its most recent funding round led by Index Ventures, including investors such as Creandum and Dawn Capital.Autobutler operates a comprehensive platform facilitating vehicle service and repair by connecting customers with local workshops across Sweden. Their primary offerings include a range of automotive services such as air conditioning servicing, oil changes, and general maintenance checks, designed to ensure vehicle performance and safety. The platform allows users to compare quotes from a wide network of registered workshops, catering to individual vehicle owners and fleet operators, while emphasizing accessibility and convenience in urban areas like Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö.In the year 2014, Autobutler generated revenue of EUR 2,486,668.10 with an EBITDA of EUR 1,132,610.30, reflecting the company's operational performance and financial health during that period. Revenue is primarily derived through a commission-based model, where the company earns a percentage of transaction fees from workshops for each service booked through its platform.Autobutler aims to expand its operations into new geographic regions, focusing on enhancing its presence across Sweden and potentially exploring opportunities in other Nordic markets. The funding received in July 2016 will support these initiatives, although specific product launches or release dates have not been disclosed. The company's strategy targets increasing its market share by leveraging its platform and enhancing service offerings to meet customer demands.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 19, 2012, $0.8M — Dawn Capital

## Investors

- Dawn Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dawn-capital) — Seed