RunBuggy Raises $37 Million in Series B Funding led by Centana Growth Partners to Accelerate AI-Powered Automotive Logistics

PHOENIX, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RunBuggy, a leading technology platform transforming automotive transportation and logistics, today announced the close of a $37 million Series B funding round led by Centana Growth Partners, a specialized growth equity firm that invests in financial services, technology, and related enterprise software. OMI Capital, one of RunBuggy's original investors, also participated in the round, underscoring the outsized impact the company's technology and leadership continue to have on the automotive logistics industry.

Centana's investment reflects confidence in RunBuggy's world-class technology, which leverages proprietary and partner-enabled artificial intelligence, underpinned by a rigorous cybersecurity framework and a class-leading customer service team. With this funding, RunBuggy will accelerate product development and expand its ability to serve transporters and shippers across the automotive ecosystem.

The funding marks a pivotal step in RunBuggy's growth as it expands its reach across the automotive logistics landscape. By combining AI-driven efficiency with enterprise-grade security and unmatched vertical coverage, the company is setting the standard for how vehicles move in a connected, digital future.

"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," said Kevin Malik, CEO of RunBuggy. "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."

RunBuggy's AI engine, RunBot, has redefined vehicle logistics by automating more than eighty percent of routine order workflows and predicting delivery challenges with a high degree of accuracy. By optimizing load matching and reducing empty miles, RunBot delivers lower costs, higher margins, faster cycle times, and a measurable reduction in carbon impact, with results based on internal data.               

Security is equally central to RunBuggy's platform. The company has built its infrastructure on zero-trust principles, integrating continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and maintaining current compliance with SOC 2 standards and alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Trusted by leading manufacturers, dealers, and financial institutions, RunBuggy's infrastructure is engineered for reliability and scale.

"RunBuggy is reshaping an industry that has long been fragmented and inefficient," said Ben Cukier, Partner at Centana Growth Partners. "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."    

"Our investment thesis centers on companies that are modernizing legacy systems and innovating within the broader financial services landscape," added Devi Malhotra, Vice President at Centana Growth Partners. "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."

About RunBuggy

RunBuggy is a technology platform that connects car shippers and haulers. RunBuggy allows shippers to seamlessly integrate car transportation services, reducing cost and improving time to deliver. For transporters, RunBuggy offers an alternative to expensive load boards and custom software solutions to better find and manage transportation loads. To learn more, please visit runbuggy.com

About Centana Growth Partners

Centana Growth Partners is a specialized growth equity firm that invests in the future of finance. Centana collaborates with companies across the entire financial services ecosystem, from institutions to fintech disruptors, to add strategic and long-term value to their portfolio companies. Centana empowers entrepreneurs with a combination of capital, network, and expertise to accelerate their growth. The Centana team taps into decades of financial services expertise and insight to invest in companies that bring real value and innovation to the industry. Visit centanagrowth.com for more information.

SOURCE RunBuggy