Automatic

Acquired · Automatic connects your car to the rest of your digital life.

YC S11

YC profile

Why it ranks

How the rank works

17signal of 100 · rising 3

team of 51Team size · YC's directory+8.9
acquiredOutcome · YC, program pages, Acquisitions+4
went through YCProgram · this site+4

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About Automatic

Our Mission: To empower drivers with knowledge about themselves and their cars so they can be safer and drive smarter. We believe you shouldn’t have to buy a new car to have a better driving experience, and that the phone in your pocket can bring the future of driving to today’s automobiles. Who We Are: Automatic is based in San Francisco, but our team comes from every corner of the world. We obsess about creating beautiful and well-engineered products that make a real difference in people’s lives. We’re big on ideas, low on ego, and love working together.

YC batch: S11 · Summer 2011
Status, per YC: Acquired
Category: Other
Team size: 51
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Checked: 6h ago

YC tags: IoT, Automotive

Changes seen

WebsiteNov 2, 2026

Moved its website from automatic.com to none.

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Website linkNov 2, 2026

Website link changed from http://automatic.com to none.

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Automatic in S11: 60 companies, 8% AI

Automatic: questions

Which YC batch was Automatic in?

Automatic was in Y Combinator's Summer 2011 batch (S11).

Is Automatic still active?

Y Combinator lists Automatic as acquired.

Where is Automatic based?

Automatic lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.