Getaround

Legal Name: Getaround, Inc.
Brand: Getaround
Founded: 2009
Headquarters: San Francisco, USA
Type: Public
Categories: Peer-to-peer and fleet car-sharing
Markets: US, Europe (France, Germany, UK, etc.), Canada
Parent: None

Overview: Getaround operates a technology-enabled car-sharing service. It allows individuals to rent out their cars, and also partners with fleet operators to offer vehicles. In 2019, Getaround acquired Drivy (Europe’s top car-sharing platform) and merged operations. Today, Getaround covers over 300 cities across the US and Europe. Users unlock cars via the Getaround app or keyless device. The company went public via SPAC in 2022 and served millions of rides annually by 2025. Its marketplace includes both private cars and rental fleets from dealerships.

Products and Services: Getaround provides an app for instant hourly or daily car rentals. It sells or rents its “Getaround Connect” device for keyless access. Insurance is bundled into each booking. Commercial services include a rental management platform for fleet owners. Structurally, Getaround Inc. (US) and Getaround Europe (post-Drivy) operate as one company. Revenue is generated via booking fees. Getaround’s technology focuses on seamless access (no key exchanges) and demand prediction.

Key Dates:
– 2009: Founded in San Francisco.
– 2011: Launches rental platform in the US.
– 2019: Acquires Drivy for $300M, creating a combined network in US and Europe.
– 2020: Raises funding to grow contactless rental technology.
– July 2022: SPAC merger completed (NYSE: GETR).
– 2024: Introduces hourly rental options and corporate carshare solutions.
– 2025: Expands to 300+ cities; reports strong gains in city-to-city rentals (US-Europe).