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K Car - overview

Established

2000

Location

Seoul, -, South Korea

Primary Industry

Retail

About

Founded in 2000, K Car Co. , Ltd. is a South Korean company focused on the direct sale of used vehicles. The company is led by CEOs John Dumproff and Matthew Bjorgum.


In March 2026, KG Steel and Cactus Private Equity agreed to acquire approximately 72. 19% majority stake in K Car from Hahn & Company for KRW 550 billion, as part of a PIPE deal. As part of the transaction, the company agreed to sell 3. 52 million shares, or KRW 15,605 apiece.


K Car focuses on the direct sale of used vehicles and positions itself as South Korea's leading online used car marketplace. It offers an end-to-end service that allows vehicles to be bought and sold without in-person visits, including online car evaluations, immediate cash offers, and home services such as free vehicle assessments and fast delivery of purchased vehicles. Its selection ranges from economical models to luxury vehicles, serving mainly individual consumers and corporate clients managing fleets across urban and suburban areas of South Korea, where demand for reliable pre-owned vehicles is high. K Car's revenue comes from the direct sale of used vehicles and related services, and in 2025 it reported KRW 2.


44 trillion in revenue. The company streamlines transactions by offering free vehicle appraisals and instant cash offers, making it easier for sellers to complete the process. Its customers include both private individuals and corporate entities, who use K Car to sell vehicles or buy pre-owned cars. Prices are kept competitive, with options across a range of price points based on make, model, and condition, and the company also provides financing solutions tailored to customer needs, improving access to vehicle purchases and strengthening its standing in the automotive market.


Following its recent deal, K Car will utilize the raised capital to enhance its operational capabilities and expand its market presence. The company aims to launch new online features that simplify the car buying process and plans to explore opportunities in international markets to diversify its offerings and customer base.


Current Investors

Hahn & Company

Primary Industry

Retail

Sub Industries

Automobile Dealerships, Car Hire Services

Website

www.kcar.com

Verticals

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Total Amount Raised

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K Car - financials

Fiscal Year EndedDec 31, 2016Dec 31, 2017Dec 31, 2018Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2021Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2023Dec 31, 2024Dec 31, 2025
Revenue (USD)818,900,000,000-742,658,937,6731,185,355,254,8821,323,113,771,0011,902,394,224,4582,177,261,973,592---
% Revenue Growth (YoY)---59.6%11.6%43.8%14.4%---
EBITDA (USD)--11,520,300,96042,741,898,57853,572,353,852114,705,366,048100,658,004,735---
Operating Income (USD)--(1,263,330,986)29,204,442,59037,698,382,08471,108,716,31850,047,663,225---
Operating Margin--(0.2%)2.5%2.8%3.7%2.3%---
% EBITDA Margin--1.6%3.6%4.0%6.0%4.6%---
NET Income (USD)--(5,682,297,497)14,777,784,75124,129,650,11246,775,528,90530,363,688,765---
% Net Margin--(0.8%)1.2%1.8%2.5%1.4%---

K Car - deals

Deals TypeDeal StatusTarget (s)Deal DateInvestor(s)Seller(s)Deal size (Mn)Enterprise value (Mn)Post-money valuation (Mn)EBITDA multiple (x)Revenue multiple (x)Lead partner (s)
Trade SaleCompletedK Car-
IPOCompletedK Car-
Private DebtCompletedK Car-
Corporate Carve OutCompletedK Car-

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