Automotive was well represented on the 2025 Inc. 5000, which ranks companies according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024.

“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” Inc. editor in chief Mike Hofman said in a news release. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm, they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”

Among the honorees involved with the used-car industry were:

—Autosled, which provides digital vehicle shipment options for dealers, auctions, automotive manufacturers and brokers nationwide, came in at No. 513.

“Making the Inc. 5000 list for the second consecutive year is a remarkable accomplishment for Autosled,” said David Sperau, Autosled’s co-founder and chief revenue officer. “The team is incredible and full of the entrepreneurial spirit that will continue to make Autosled a driving force in the automotive logistics industry.”

—Dealer Pay, a Vehlo brand and provider of modern dealership payments solutions, came in at No. 891.

“Earning a place in the top 20 percent of the Inc. 5000 list is a proud milestone for our team and a testament to the dealers we serve,” said Julie Douglas, CEO and founder of Dealer Pay. “We built a payments solutions platform for automotive retail, with the right integrations to work the way dealerships work.

“That focus helps dealers capture more revenue, operate more efficiently, and stay ahead of change. We’re grateful to our customers for trusting Dealer Pay as their true payments partner,” continued Douglas, who is among the guests set to appear on the Live Stage, presented by SYCN Auto Logistics, during Used Car Week that runs from Nov. 17-20 in Las Vegas.

—WarrCloud, an automated warranty processing platform, came in at No. 182.

“Our substantial growth over the past three years, as evidenced by our top ranking on this year’s Inc. 5000, is a testament to the value we’re bringing to the automotive market,” WarrCloud founder and CEO Jim Roche said. “We’re creating a way for dealers to improve their fixed operations by incorporating AI into a formerly manual process. The result is that WarrCloud empowers dealers to take control of their OEM warranty process, unlocking revenue and turning operational pain points into profit centers.”

—F&I Sentinel, a provider tech-enabled solutions for F&I products in the automotive finance industry, came in at No. 1,931.

“Being recognized by Inc. for the third consecutive year is both an honor and a testament to the trust our lender clients place in us. From the start, we’ve remained focused on solving complex problems for the automotive finance ecosystem by combining our deep regulatory expertise and cutting-edge technology,” F&I Sentinel CEO Stephen McDaniel said.

“Our continued growth is a reflection of the results our solutions deliver — only compliant F&I products are funded, and we facilitate refunds that are accurate, auditable, compliant and timely, which protect lenders, support dealers, while doing right by consumers. This recognition energizes us to keep pushing forward with even greater clarity and purpose,” McDaniel went on to say.

—Dealer Alchemist, a provider of automotive digital marketing solutions, came in at No. 1,302.

“Earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 for the fourth consecutive year is more than a recognition; it’s a reflection of who we are,” said Shean Kirin, founder and CEO of Dealer Alchemist. “At Dealer Alchemist, we’re driven, smart, hungry, and above all, caring. We show up every day to accelerate winning for our clients, fueled by innovation and a relentless focus on outcomes.

“This achievement honors our team’s dedication to transforming automotive advertising, and we’re just getting started,” Kirin added.

—Informativ, a provider of fraud prevention, compliance, and credit technology for the automotive and consumer finance industries, came in at No. 2,883.

“Being named to the Inc. 5000 list for a second consecutive year is a powerful reflection of the trust thousands of clients place in Informativ’s platform and people,” Informativ CEO David Carner said. “Our continued growth is fueled by relentless innovation and a deep commitment to helping businesses reduce risk, accelerate operations, and drive profitability.

“From credit to compliance to fraud prevention, Informativ shows what’s possible in automotive and consumer finance technology,” Carner continued.

—Team Velocity, a provider of automotive retail technology, came in at No. 3,827.

“Earning a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for the seventh time is a testament to the work we are doing to modernize automotive retail,” Team Velocity CEO and co-founder David Boice said. “As the automotive industry continues to evolve, we’re building the technology to power what comes next.

“Our focus remains on helping dealers stay ahead by owning the entire customer journey, from first click to final transaction,” Boice added.

—DeBoer’s Auto, is an automotive repair and maintenance shop located in Hamburg, N.J., dedicated to helping people “live life uninterrupted” came in at No. 2,977.

“Winning a spot on the Inc. 5000 feels like a huge nod to the incredible journey we’ve had as a team,” said Bill DeBoer, owner of DeBoer’s Auto. “We started focusing on EOS back in 2018, and that hyper-focus on doing what we do best and serving our community is what really fueled our growth. If I could tell my younger self anything, it’d be to pick one or two things, master them, and then move on to the next. That mindset’s been our game-changer.”

To qualify, Inc. explained companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent — not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies — as of Dec. 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million.

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