Self Inspection is a technology company.
Self Inspection has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
Self Inspection has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Self Inspection is a San Diego-based technology company founded in 2021 that builds an AI-powered platform for vehicle self-inspections using smartphones.[1][2][4] It serves auto lenders, credit unions, dealerships, transportation companies, rental agencies, and fleet operators—such as Avis, CarOffer, and Westlake Financial—by solving slow, inconsistent, and costly traditional inspections through instant damage detection, severity assessment, cost estimation, tire health analysis, and OBD diagnostics.[1][2][5][6] The platform delivers contactless, customizable workflows with expert validation, generating comprehensive condition reports (including a CR score) in minutes at a fraction of manual costs, driving growth via a $3M seed round in early 2025 co-led by Costanoa Ventures and DVx Ventures.[2][4][5]
Self Inspection was founded in 2021 by CEO Constantine Yaremtso, alongside a Chief People Officer and Chief Financial Officer, with core expertise from AI veterans at Tesla and NVIDIA.[2][3][4] Previously known as Caro Inspection, the company emerged to address inefficiencies in vehicle inspections—plagued by delays, human error, and high costs in a $30 billion market—by leveraging AI and computer vision for scalable, accurate alternatives.[1][4] Early traction came from integrating into customer workflows for clients like Avis and Westlake Financial, culminating in the 2025 seed funding that validated its tech and fueled expansion.[2][5]
Self Inspection rides the AI-driven transformation of automotive inspections, automating a traditionally manual process amid rising vehicle volumes from EVs, fleets, and digital marketplaces.[4][5] Timing aligns with post-pandemic demand for contactless tech and cost efficiencies in a $30B market, fueled by labor shortages and insurance pressures—market forces favoring scalable AI over physical checks.[4] It influences the ecosystem by enabling faster lease-ends, remarketing, and claims for players like CarGurus-owned CarOffer, setting benchmarks for accuracy that competitors must match while accelerating industry digitization.[1][2][5]
Self Inspection is poised for rapid scaling post its $3M seed, targeting broader adoption among lenders and rentals while expanding AI for EVs and global markets.[5] Trends like AI maturity, fleet electrification, and digital auto finance will propel it, potentially evolving into a full-suite platform with deeper integrations and predictive analytics. As the first reliable self-inspection leader, its momentum positions it to redefine trust in vehicle handoffs, much like its origins disrupted outdated mechanics.
Self Inspection has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Self Inspection's investors include Adams Street Partners, Costanoa Ventures, DocuSign, DVx Ventures, Oak HC/FT, Vayner RSE, Alexander Weiss, Iqram Magdon-Ismail, Renaud Laplanche.
Self Inspection has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in February 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | $3.0M Seed | Adams Street Partners, Costanoa Ventures, DocuSign, DVx Ventures, Oak HC/FT, Vayner RSE, Alexander Weiss, Iqram Magdon-Ismail, Renaud Laplanche |