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Whip Around

“Can a compliance-first inspection app become the operational OS for mid-market commercial fleets?”

Founded2016
HQCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Total raised$19.3M
Latest roundSeries B, 2021
IndustryVertical SaaS / Fleet Management
The story

Whip Around began in 2016 as a New Zealand SaaS tool to replace paper DVIR forms for freight operators. It expanded into the US, where the bulk of its revenue now sits, and rebased its HQ in Charlotte, NC. The product has broadened from inspections into a fuller fleet management suite — maintenance, work orders, fuel tracking, compliance, and AI-augmented inspections — competing directly with Fleetio in the mid-market fleet space.

Last 12 months
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Product timeline
2016
Founded in New Zealand to digitize paper-based fleet compliance for freight companies· pivot
2021
Closed $14M Series B led by Punakaiki Fund and Amplo; expanded US operations from Charlotte, NC· funding
2024
Launched AI-powered inspection photos to auto-detect defects· product
2025
Introduced Whip Around Wallet for centralized fleet documentation· product
The stack
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Whip Around — frequently asked

Where is Whip Around headquartered?

Whip Around is founded in 2016 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

How much funding has Whip Around raised?

Whip Around has raised $19.3M in total (latest round: Series B, 2021).

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