RunBuggy, a Phoenix-based technology company redefining automotive transportation and logistics, announced it has raised $37 million in Series B funding, led by Centana Growth Partners, a growth equity firm focused on financial services and technology. The funding round also included participation from OMI Capital, one of RunBuggy’s early investors.
This latest round of funding will fuel product development, AI innovation, and expansion of RunBuggy’s platform across all major automotive verticals, including manufacturers, financial institutions, dealers, auctions, and consumers.
The company’s proprietary artificial intelligence engine, RunBot, automates more than 80% of routine vehicle logistics workflows—optimizing load matching, predicting delivery challenges, and reducing inefficiencies such as empty miles. These capabilities result in lower costs, higher margins, and faster delivery cycles, while also minimizing carbon emissions across the supply chain.
RunBuggy’s technology stack is built on zero-trust cybersecurity principles, incorporating continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and compliance with SOC 2 standards and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. This strong security posture has helped earn trust from major OEMs, dealerships, banks, and logistics partners who rely on RunBuggy’s infrastructure for scalability and resilience.
The new capital positions RunBuggy to expand its AI capabilities and continue transforming one of the most complex and fragmented sectors in global logistics. By combining enterprise-grade security, advanced machine learning, and human-centered service, the company aims to set the industry standard for digital automotive logistics.
KEY QUOTES:
“Centana’s investment validates the approach we’ve taken since day one – technology that meaningfully improves outcomes for both transporters and shippers coupled with customer service, delivered on a platform built with security and trust at its core. We are proud to be the one of the only platforms in this industry making sustained continued material investments in both technology and experience, while scaling across all major verticals including banks, consumers, manufacturers, dealerships, and auctions.”
— Kevin Malik, CEO, RunBuggy
“RunBuggy is reshaping an industry that has long been fragmented and inefficient. We were drawn to the company’s use and development of technology, and its leadership, strong security posture, and ability to deliver value across both the automotive industry and the interconnected financial services ecosystem. RunBuggy’s scale, sophistication, and customer focus underscores its role as a defining platform in this category.”
— Ben Cukier, Partner, Centana Growth Partners
“Our investment thesis centers on companies that are modernizing legacy systems and innovating within the broader financial services landscape. RunBuggy is doing just that by bringing efficiency and transparency to how vehicles are transported, creating a better experience for banks, lenders, OEMs, and ultimately, consumers. We are excited to partner with the team on this next stage of growth.”
— Devi Malhotra, Vice President, Centana Growth Partners
