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Chug
AddedFeb 16, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Chug

Chug

Chug: A leading online platform for buying cars across the United States.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2010
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Chug, founded to revolutionize the car-buying experience, operates a leading online platform for purchasing vehicles across the United States. The company's core mission is to simplify and streamline the car-buying process by providing comprehensive listings of vehicles for sale, catering to a wide range of customer needs and preferences. Chug's vision is to become the go-to destination for online car purchases, offering a user-friendly interface and extensive vehicle options in various popular areas, including Tampa, Raleigh-Durham, Orlando, West Palm Beach, New York, Charlotte, and Jacksonville.

Notable figures associated with Chug include key investors from the automotive and tech industries who have recognized the platform's potential to disrupt traditional car sales. Chug has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its vehicle listings to cover major metropolitan areas and enhancing its online tools to improve user experience. The overall impact of Chug has been substantial in the online car-buying market, providing consumers with a more accessible and efficient way to purchase vehicles, thereby setting new standards in the industry.

Chug - Quick Facts

When was Chug founded?

Chug was founded in 2010.

Where is Chug's headquarters located?

Chug's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Chug's last funding round?

Chug's most recent funding round was for $225k (USD) in July 2012.

How much has Chug raised to-date?

As of Jul 1, 2012, Chug has raised a total of $225k (USD).

How many employees does Chug have?

Chug has 25 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Chug - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Marketplace
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Cars
  • Vehicles
Tags
  • eCommerce
NAICS
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 336000Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
  • 336100Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3700Transportation Equipment
  • 3710Motor Vehicles And Motor Vehicle Equipment
  • 3711Motor Vehicles And Passenger Car Bodies
Show 7 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified