Protect My Car
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Protect My Car - overview
Location
St. Petersburg, FL, US
Primary Industry
Insurance
About
Protect My Car specializes in offering comprehensive vehicle service contracts that safeguard car owners against unexpected repair costs, ensuring financial security and reliable vehicle maintenance. Protect My Car is focused on providing vehicle service contracts, aimed at car owners seeking to manage repair costs. The company is based in St. Petersburg, US, and has engaged in five significant investment deals.
In April 2019, the company secured a Series C funding round, raising USD 7. 00 mn from The Great White Shark Opportunity Fund. The CEO of Protect My Car is Stu Reed, who leads the company in its operations and strategic direction. Protect My Car offers comprehensive vehicle service contracts that provide peace of mind for car owners by covering unexpected repair costs.
The primary offerings include extended warranties and maintenance plans, designed to alleviate financial burdens associated with vehicle ownership. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individual consumers and automotive dealerships in the US, specifically targeting urban and suburban areas where vehicle maintenance needs are high. Protect My Car generates revenue through the sale of extended service contracts and maintenance plans directly to consumers. The company operates on a subscription model, where customers pay a set fee for coverage that varies based on the type of vehicle and coverage level selected.
This approach enhances customer retention and loyalty by fostering long-term relationships and may also involve partnerships with automotive dealerships to offer service contracts at the point of sale. Protect My Car plans to utilize the funds from the Series C round to expand its range of products by developing new service contracts tailored to evolving customer needs. The company is also targeting expansion into new geographic markets, focusing on regions with a high concentration of vehicles, aiming for a rollout in 2024. The investment received in April 2019, which marked a significant deal for the company, will support these strategic initiatives.
Current Investors
Crestview Partners
Primary Industry
Insurance
Sub Industries
Commercial Insurance
Website
www.protectmycar.com
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Protect My Car - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | Protect My Car | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Protect My Car | - |
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