# Bidbus

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

- Industry: Retail
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, US
- Website: www.bidbus.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $22M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 15, 2026)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Founded in the US, Bidbus, Inc. provides an online auction platform for vehicle sales, connecting individual sellers with dealerships to facilitate quick and competitive cash offers. Bidbus Inc. operates an online auction platform for vehicle sales, enabling users to list their cars and receive cash offers from dealerships. Established in 2022, by Duke Yan, Ellson C., and Kraig Coomber, Bidbus Inc. is headquartered in California, US. In July 2026, Bidbus, Inc. raised USD 15 million in series A funding led by Ibex Investors, with participation from other FJ Labs, Motley Fool Ventures, Data Point Capital, Walter Walter Ventures and Mucker Capital. Bidbus offers a streamlined platform designed to facilitate the sale of vehicles through an auction model, primarily targeting individual car sellers. Users can receive an instant valuation of their vehicle by providing key details, followed by a free listing that allows participation in live bidding. Over 1,000 dealerships compete to submit cash offers within a two-hour period, significantly reducing the traditional time constraints associated with car selling. The service caters to private vehicle owners seeking to maximize their sales price without the hassle of negotiating with multiple buyers. While predominantly operating in the United States, the platform’s user-friendly interface and multilingual support, including Chinese, indicate a potential outreach to diverse demographics seeking efficient vehicle sales. Bidbus generates revenue through a transaction-based model where dealerships pay to participate in the bidding process for vehicles listed on their platform. Upon completion of a sale, the company receives a fee based on the final sale price, aligning their earnings with the success of the transactions facilitated. This auction model promotes transparency and fosters a competitive environment, potentially leading to higher sale values for the vehicles. Revenue is expected to fluctuate based on market demand and the volume of vehicles sold through the platform. The company will use the July 2026 funding to support its national expansion beyond California and Texas and further scale its vehicle auction marketplace platform.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 15, 2026, $18M — Ibex Investors, Mucker Capital, Data Point Capital, FJ Labs, Motley Fool Ventures, Walter Ventures
- Seed, Jul 15, 2025, $3.3M — Mucker Capital

## Investors

- Mucker Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mucker-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Ibex Investors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ibex-investors) — Series A
- Data Point Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/data-point-capital) — Series A
- FJ Labs (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fj-labs) — Series A
- Motley Fool Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/motley-fool-ventures) — Series A
- Walter Ventures — Series A