Self Inspection, a San Diego, CA-based AI-powered vehicle inspection platform, has raised $3 million in seed funding.
Investors
The round was co-led by Costanoa Ventures and DVx Ventures, with participation from Westlake Financial, one of the largest automotive loan providers.
Costanoa Ventures backs technical and product founders from the early stages, focusing on data, development, and fintech, while providing hands-on support in go-to-market strategies and talent acquisition.
DVx Ventures is a startup incubator that helps entrepreneurs build, launch, and scale businesses, offering support from concept to growth.
Self Inspection Use of Funds
The funding will accelerate product development and expand the company’s engineering teams in the U.S. and Ukraine.
About Self Inspection
Founded in 2021 by Constantine Yaremtso, Self Inspection provides an AI-powered vehicle inspection platform for auto lenders, rental companies, and dealerships. It uses AI and computer vision to detect damages, assess severity, and generate cost estimates. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, Self Inspection counts Avis, CarOffer (a digital wholesaler owned by CarGurus), and Westlake Financial among its customers.
Funding Details
Company: Self Inspection, Inc.
Raised: $3.0M
Round: Seed Round
Funding Date: February 2025
Lead Investors: Costanoa Ventures, DVx Ventures
Additional Investor: Westlake Financial
Company Website: https://www.selfinspection.com/
Software Category: AI Vehicle Inspections
Source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/02/07/3022975/0/en/Self-Inspection-Secures-3-Million-to-Accelerate-AI-Powered-Vehicle-Inspections-for-Car-Loans-and-Fleet-Management.html