CarWave - Ownership and Business Overview

Internet Software And ServicesCompany

CarWave Ownership

Who owns CarWave?

CarWave is owned by KAR Auction Services. It was acquired on August 23, 2021.

CarWave Business Overview

Where is CarWave headquartered?

CarWave is headquartered in Escondido, California.

What sector is CarWave in?

CarWave is an internet software and services company.

When was CarWave founded?

CarWave was founded in 2009.

Internet Software And Services M&A Summary in 2021

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CarWave

CarWave LLC

855 N Broadway, 100,
Escondido, California 92025
United States,
(844) 428-9638
www.carwave.com

CarWave is an online automobile auction platform that simplifies the wholesaling of trade-in and frontline vehicles between franchise and independent auto dealers. CarWave was founded in 2009 and is based in Escondido, California.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Internet Software and Services

Established

2009

Former Name

The Dealers’ Forum

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