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ACERTUS

110 Rock Cliff Court Suite D, Saint Louis, MO, 63123, United States

Overview

Acertus operates as an automotive logistics company, providing unparalleled service and visibility into the transportation process accompanied by a full suite of vehicle lifecycle solutions. The company is on a mission to deliver seamless, comprehensive vehicle lifecycle solutions through one single touchpoint at a level of extraordinary commitment unparalleled in the industry. Acertus was founded in 2010 under the name "MetroGistics" and has rebranded in June 2018. The company operates under Tailwind Capital since 2016.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
8

Sector focus

  • Automotive
  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain Management
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Investment portfolio

  • HopDrive

    Participated · Series A · Jan 2023

    HopDrive provides on-demand short-distance vehicle transportation for automotive businesses, supporting concierge appointment pickups, at-home test drives, vehicle purchase deliveries, and fleet movements. The company was founded in 2018 by CEO Nick Mottas and is based in Richmond, VA. In 2022 HopDrive doubled its geographic footprint from 4 to 9 markets, including Richmond, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, Phoenix, Dallas, and Houston. The company plans to expand to Orlando, Baltimore, and Nashville within the next 90 days and to an additional 20 markets over the next two years. HopDrive closed an $8M Series A and intends to use the funds to accelerate development of its technology platform, make key hires to support its customer base, and fuel a significant increase in its nationwide footprint.

Team

  • Scott Naz

    Co-Founder, CSO & Board Member

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  • Terri Stiffler

    Vice President Driveaway

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  • Melissa Trautman

    Vice President of Marketing Strategy & Integration

  • Bob Brinson

    Vice President of Finance

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