Peer-to-peer carsharing platform Getaround has raised $300 million in Series D funding led by the SoftBank Vision Fund, CNBC reports.
The company also received funding from Toyota and various company insiders during the financing round.
Getaround Raises $300B in Financing
The peer-to-peer carsharing company received funding from SoftBank Vision Fund, Toyota, and various company insiders.
by Sadiah Thompson
August 21, 2018
Since opening in 2010, Getaround, has raised $400 million in total capital for its carsharing network’s operations in 66 U.S. cities.
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“We are confident in our product, playbook, and team,” Sam Zaid, Getaround founder and CEO said in a statement. “We look forward to leading the growth of next-generation carsharing.”
Since opening in 2010, Getaround, has raised $400 million in total capital for its carsharing network’s operations in 66 U.S. cities.
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