Carro

Carro heads Down Under. Is an IPO on the horizon?

The Singapore-based company is currently hoping to close 2025 with US$80 million in Ebitda

Carro has raised more than  S$700 million so far from several sovereign funds and the SoftBank Vision Fund.

Carro raises US$60 million to tap Asia-Pacific demand for used Japanese cars; Cool Japan Fund leads funding

CEO of online car marketplace adds that more partnerships between it and Japanese automobile brands are coming to the region

Carro has not yet appointed any financial advisers for the potential IPO, but is in talks with banks including HSBC and UBS.

Singapore’s Carro eyes M&A, Australia foray ahead of potential dual listing

It will also be the first major automotive tech and commerce startup from Singapore to go public in the US

Carro is on track to deliver US$100 million in annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation by its fiscal year ending March 2026.

Carro targets US IPO with over US$3 billion valuation: sources

If successful, the IPO would be the largest South-east Asian listing in the US since 2017

Toyota has ventured into the used-car trade overseas, operating an online store for used models in Japan.

Toyota crashes Indonesia’s used-car party with US$120 million bet

Can Carro, Carsome, and Moladin survive – and thrive – as the giants move in?

Award winners from the 40th Singapore Business Awards. (From left) Young Business Leader of the Year Aaron Tan, co-founder and CEO of Carro; Michael Mun, executive chair and CEO of Aztech Global, which clinched the Enterprise Award; Businessman of the Year Laurent Junique, CEO of TDCX; Outstanding Chief Executive of the Year Helen Wong, group CEO of OCBC; and Outstanding Overseas Executive of the Year Irving Tan, CEO of Western Digital Corporation.

TDCX founder Laurent Junique wins top prize at 40th Singapore Business Awards

OCBC chief executive Helen Wong, Carro co-founder Aaron Tan among award winners

Aaron Tan, CEO of Carro, wants the company to be much more profitable first, aiming for Ebitda to hit around S$130 million as a precursor to an IPO.

Carro aims to treble Ebitda to S$130m ahead of potential IPO

Automotive unicorn aims for a final round of funding this year with revenue up 15%, and gross profit more than 20% higher in FY2025 

The used-car marketplace sector has been on a roller-coaster ride over the last few years, as rising interest rates have sent investors fleeing.

Carro swaps growth for profitability, as losses fall 92% in FY24

SOMETIMES, you have to go into reverse to make progress.

Kelvin Chng, co-founder of Carro, and HSBC's Amanda Murphy at the signing ceremony.

Singapore startup Carro first to tap US$1 billion HSBC Asean Growth Fund 

The S$75 million multi-currency loan diversifies Carro’s funding channel, particularly in Malaysia

Carro is trying to win over investors scarred by an implosion in startup valuations over the past two years.

Singapore car startup Carro seeks value over US$1.5 billion ahead of IPO

SOUTH-EAST Asia’s used-car marketplace Carro is raising about US$100 million as it gears up for a stock-market debut, betting that new funds will cement it as the region’s top player.