# CoPilot Corporation

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Website: www.copilotsearch.com
- Total disclosed funding: $20M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 10, 2022)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

CoPilot Corporation, based in the US, operates a car shopping platform that leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate vehicle acquisition for consumers, enhancing their buying experience with tailored insights and competitive pricing.CoPilot Corporation is a technology company that provides a car shopping and buying platform focused on improving the vehicle acquisition experience. Founded in 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, the company has completed a total of 6 deals. The latest funding round occurred on July 24, 2023, when CoPilot raised USD 23.00 mn in Series A funding, bringing the total amount raised to USD 23.00 mn. The company was co-founded by Pat Ryan, Tanner Gesek, and Zac Brown, with Pat Ryan serving as the CEO.CoPilot offers a comprehensive car shopping and buying platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance the vehicle acquisition experience for consumers. The core product is an AI-assisted app that serves as a personalized agent to help users find, research, and purchase vehicles based on their preferences and market conditions. This technology analyzes an extensive inventory of vehicles across multiple dealerships, ensuring users can access detailed insights and competitive pricing without being influenced by dealer promotions. The platform is designed for a wide range of customers, including first-time car buyers, individuals seeking used vehicles, and families looking for specific models. CoPilot's services are accessible nationwide across the United States, catering to users in urban and suburban markets alike, thereby addressing the needs of a diverse customer base.CoPilot generates revenue through strategic partnerships and affiliations with automobile dealerships rather than charging users directly for its services. The app operates on a no-cost basis for consumers, which encourages wider adoption and engagement. Revenue flows from transactions facilitated between users and dealerships, where CoPilot earns referral fees when a user successfully purchases a vehicle through the platform. This structure aligns the interests of CoPilot with those of the consumers, as the company benefits when users find the best deals. The platform does not have subscription fees, making it accessible for a broad audience, while its primary offerings focus on enhancing the car buying experience without hidden costs.In July 2023, CoPilot Corporation raised USD 23.00 mn in Series A funding, which will be utilized to support the development of new features and enhancements on their AI platform. The company is also exploring expansion into additional geographic markets beyond the current nationwide coverage, with specific plans to penetrate regions that have shown demand for streamlined vehicle acquisition services. These initiatives are aimed at improving user experience and increasing market penetration as CoPilot continues to evolve in the automotive shopping landscape.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 10, 2022, $6M — Hyde Park Venture Partners, Open Field Entrepreneurs Fund, TenOneTen Ventures, Maven, Alpha Edison, Sandalphon Capital, Revolution
- Series A, Aug 19, 2020, $10M — Chicago Ventures, Next Coast Ventures, SciFi VC
- Seed, Jan 25, 2019, $4M — Chicago Ventures

## Investors

- Chicago Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chicago-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Next Coast Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/next-coast-ventures) — Series A
- SciFi VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/scifi-vc) — Series A
- Hyde Park Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hyde-park-venture-partners) — Series A
- Open Field Entrepreneurs Fund — Series A
- TenOneTen Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tenoneten-ventures) — Series A
- Maven (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maven) — Series A
- Alpha Edison (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alpha-edison) — Series A
- Sandalphon Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sandalphon-capital) — Series A
- Revolution (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/revolution) — Series A