Getaround

Getaround is a San Francisco-based peer-to-peer car sharing platform that allows car owners to rent their vehicles to other drivers using keyless, connected car technology. Founded in 2009 and publicly traded, Getaround has expanded to over 1,000 cities globally through a combination of organic growth and its acquisition of French car-sharing leader Drivy in 2019.\n\nThe Getaround Connect device installs in host vehicles and enables renters to unlock and start the car via the Getaround mobile app, without keys or in-person handoffs. This connected car infrastructure is what separates Getaround from traditional peer-to-peer car rental platforms and enables instant, 24/7 rental transactions. The platform manages insurance, payment processing, and customer support for all transactions.\n\nGetaround operates in the US and across Europe, where car-sharing has stronger regulatory and cultural support. The company competes with both peer-to-peer platforms and traditional rental companies, positioning itself as the more sustainable and convenient alternative for urban mobility. Getaround's technology platform has also been licensed to other mobility operators, creating a B2B revenue stream alongside its consumer marketplace.