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TechCrunch Jul 7, 2026 at 14:00 Startups Rising Hot

This startup pits dealerships against each other to bid on your used car

Bidbus, which lets dealerships bid on used cars, has raised $15 million in a Series A round that was led by early-stage mobility fund Ibex Investors.

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Jul 7, 2026 at 14:00 TechCrunch

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