# RepairPal

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

- Industry: Retail
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: https://repairpal.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $7.3M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 15, 2009)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

RepairPal, Inc. is a US-based company that connects consumers with a network of certified auto repair shops, ensuring quality service and fair pricing for vehicle maintenance and repairs.RepairPal, Inc. offers a trusted platform for vehicle maintenance and repair. Founded in 2007 in San Francisco, US, the company has engaged in five deals. The most recent was a TRADE SALE on November 7, 2024, when Yelp acquired RepairPal for USD 80 mn. The CEO, Art Shaw, leads the company, which has maintained its focus on enhancing the automotive service industry through strategic partnerships.RepairPal provides a comprehensive solution for vehicle maintenance and repair by connecting consumers with over 3,900 certified auto repair shops and dealerships across the US. Their services include rigorous evaluations of mechanics and technicians alongside surveys of customer satisfaction, ensuring high-quality service at transparent prices. The company caters to a diverse clientele including individual vehicle owners and fleet operators in metropolitan areas like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as rural locations nationwide.RepairPal generates revenue through partnerships with auto repair facilities that pay fees or commissions for increased visibility and customer leads. This B2B model enhances the customer experience, ensuring fair pricing and quality service while establishing long-term relationships with service providers in the automotive industry.In November 2024, Yelp agreed to acquire RepairPal, Inc. for USD 80 mn, a move aimed at bolstering Yelp’s presence in the US auto services advertising vertical. This acquisition will enable RepairPal to expand its service offerings and explore opportunities in new geographic regions. Future initiatives will likely focus on leveraging Yelp's capabilities to enhance consumer engagement and service transparency, although specific new product launches or geographic targets have yet to be detailed.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 15, 2009, $7.3M — Tugboat Ventures

## Investors

- Tugboat Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tugboat-ventures) — Series A