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RunBuggy

Category: AI in Supply Chain / Logistics

RunBuggy is an AI-powered open marketplace that connects car shippers and haulers in real time, digitizing and optimizing the entire vehicle transport process. RunBuggy was founded in 2018. The company is led by Kevin Malik. Based in Scottsdale, United States. Team size: 150. Total funding raised: ~$56M total (all rounds). Latest round: Series B ($37M, Sep 2025 led by Centana Growth Partners). Key investors include Centana Growth Partners, OMI Capital, Porsche Ventures, Hearst Ventures, The Larry H. Miller Company.

Founded
2018
Headquarters
Scottsdale, United States
Team size
150
Total funding
~$56M total (all rounds)

Value proposition

RunBuggy makes shipping cars faster, easier, and smarter by providing a centralized, efficient, and transparent AI-driven marketplace.

Products and solutions

RunBuggy Marketplace: cloud-native platform connecting shippers and haulers, RunBuggy App: mobile app for shipping, tracking, and digital paperwork, RunBot: proprietary AI engine automating >80% of logistics workflows, HITCH™ TMS: white-label transportation management system

Unique value

RunBot AI automates >80% of routine workflows, predicts delivery issues, and optimizes load matching; zero-trust cybersecurity framework and SOC 2 compliance; nationwide network of 17,000+ verified drivers.

Target customer

Automotive dealerships, auctions, OEMs, fleet managers, banks/lenders, and individual consumers.

Industries served

Automotive, Logistics, Transportation, Financial Services

Technology advantage

Cloud-native, API-first architecture; proprietary AI models for route and load optimization; direct marketplace model eliminating traditional broker inefficiencies; white-label TMS option for enterprise customers.

How they differentiate

RunBuggy differentiates through its AI-first approach (RunBot), a direct marketplace model, real-time visibility, zero-trust security, and a white-label TMS offering.

Main competitors

Super Dispatch, Montway Auto Transport, Autosled, Ship.Cars, Central Dispatch

Key partnerships

Centana Growth Partners (Series B lead investor), OMI Capital (early & Series B investor), Porsche Ventures (Series A investor), Hearst Ventures (Series A investor), The Larry H. Miller Company (Series A investor), Team Velocity (strategic integration partner)

Notable customers

Toyota, Bring a Trailer, Team Velocity Marketing, Private Auto, Dealertrack Technologies

Major milestones

Raised $37M Series B led by Centana Growth Partners (2025), Launched RunBot AI engine automating >80% of workflows, Achieved SOC 2 compliance and zero-trust security framework, Expanded to 17,000+ verified drivers nationwide, Strategic integration with Team Velocity for dealership delivery

Growth metrics

RunBot automates >80% of logistics workflows; network of 17,000+ verified drivers; specific revenue and shipment volumes not disclosed.

Market positioning

Positioned as a modern, tech-first, AI-powered logistics platform targeting both enterprise and consumer vehicle transport needs across North America.

Geographic focus

United States and Canada

Patents and IP

None publicly disclosed.

About Kevin Malik

Prior to co-founding RunBuggy, Kevin Malik was President of US Operations for QiO (Industrial AI software) and Global COO at iCrossing (a Hearst digital agency); earlier he held leadership roles at USWeb/CKS.

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