AI Vehicle Inspection Startup UVeye Raises $191M - Carrier Management
Jan 29, 2025 - carriermanagement.com
UVeye, a startup specializing in AI-driven vehicle inspection technology, has secured $191 million in debt and equity to expand its operations in North America and Europe. The funding includes a $41 million round led by Woven Capital, Toyota's investment arm, and a $150 million debt facility from Trinity Capital. This brings UVeye's total capital raised to $380.5 million. The company's technology, described as an "MRI for vehicles," uses external scanners to inspect vehicles quickly and accurately, outperforming traditional manual inspections. CEO Amir Hever claims their system detects 96% of vehicle issues compared to 24% with manual checks.
UVeye's AI technology adapts to identify defects specific to various car models and brands. The company has begun installing its scanners at Amazon distribution centers in the U.S. to ensure vehicle safety post-delivery. While most of UVeye's business is currently in the U.S., the company plans to expand significantly in Europe and enter the Japanese market by 2026.
Key takeaways:
UVeye has raised $191 million in debt and equity to expand production in North America and Europe.
The company's AI-driven technology inspects vehicles quickly and consistently, detecting 96% of issues compared to 24% in manual checks.
UVeye's scanners are being installed at Amazon distribution centers in the U.S. to ensure vehicle safety post-delivery.
UVeye plans to expand significantly in Europe and enter the Japanese market by 2026.
