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Crash Champions is a multi-shop automotive collision repair operator based in New Lenox, Illinois, that provides comprehensive vehicle restoration services to individual consumers across the United States. The company operates a national network consisting of over 650 repair centers spanning 38 states, generating approximately $3 billion in annualized revenue. The organization scales its business model primarily through the ongoing strategic acquisition of existing independent auto body shops and regional repair facilities. To fund this national expansion strategy, Crash Champions has secured significant private equity investments from notable financial institutions including Clearlake Capital Group and A&M Capital. This institutional backing directly facilitated the major 2022 acquisition of Service King Collision, which added more than 400 new locations to the corporate portfolio. The enterprise was originally founded as a single local auto body shop in 1999 by Matt Ebert.
Crash has raised $1.8M across 2 funding rounds.
Crash has raised $1.8M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Crash has raised $1.8M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $750K Seed in October 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2019 | $750K Seed | — | Reach Capital | Announced |
| Aug 1, 2018 | $1M Seed | — | .406 Ventures, M34 Capital, Omidyar Ventures, Adam D'angelo, Andy Bechtolsheim, Georges Harik, Matthew Sutton | Announced |
Crash has raised $1.8M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Crash's investors include Reach Capital, .406 Ventures, M34 Capital, Omidyar Ventures, Adam D'Angelo, Andy Bechtolsheim, Georges Harik, Matthew Sutton.
Crash Technology is an IT services provider specializing in support, consulting, and cloud solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).[1][3][4][5] Primarily operating out of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with over 20 years of experience, it delivers managed services, business continuity, IT security, and infrastructure development to sectors including healthcare, aged care, hospitality, education, legal, accounting, manufacturing, and holiday parks.[1][3][5] The company emphasizes business-driven IT that aligns technology with client needs, achieving high customer satisfaction (95%) and recognitions like #47 in CRN Fast 50 (2022) and #36 (2023).[3][5]
A separate entity, Crash Technology Group, serves SMBs in the Kansas City metro area and beyond since 2006, offering full-service IT consulting, implementation, support, cloud migrations (e.g., Microsoft), break-fix services, and local presence for multi-office setups.[2] Note: Search results highlight these as distinct Australian and U.S.-based firms, not a high-growth startup or investment firm; a UK-registered Crash Technology Limited exists but lacks detailed public info.[7]
Crash Technology (Australia) has served the SMB sector for more than two decades, evolving through innovation in network design—like redundant HP SAN and VMware clustered servers for minimal downtime—and dedication to customer needs.[3] Its journey reflects a focus on scalable, secure solutions across diverse industries, marked by recent CRN Fast 50 rankings signaling growth.[3]
Crash Technology Group (U.S.) was established in 2006 in Kansas City, building on team expertise exceeding 20 years to become a trusted provider for local, national, and global SMBs.[2] It started with core IT services and expanded into cloud, hardware/software procurement, and on-site support, prioritizing cost-effective, tailored solutions without full-time hires.[2]
Crash Technology rides the trend of SMB digital transformation, where cloud adoption, cybersecurity, and managed services address resource constraints amid rising cyber threats and remote work.[1][2][5] Timing favors them as SMBs—often underserved by enterprise providers—seek affordable, scalable IT amid post-pandemic hybrid models and AI-driven tools.[2][3] Market forces like evolving cloud (e.g., Microsoft) and infrastructure demands boost their relevance, influencing ecosystems by enabling sector-specific growth in healthcare, education, and hospitality without in-house IT bloat.[1][3] They democratize enterprise-grade tech for SMBs, fostering resilience in competitive landscapes.
Crash Technology's established track record positions it for steady expansion in SMB IT outsourcing, leveraging cloud migrations and security amid AI integration and edge computing trends.[1][2][3] Australian growth (CRN rankings) suggests potential for more awards and sector penetration; U.S. counterpart could scale nationally via remote support. Influence may evolve toward AI-enhanced services and zero-trust security, solidifying their role as reliable partners in a fragmented IT market—much like their origin promise of making technology work for business.[3][5]
