Failed 2024

    Vroom

    Online used car sales require operational excellence that most tech companies underestimate.

    Founded → Closed

    2012 → 2024

    Funding Raised

    $700M

    Industry

    Automotive/E-commerce

    Country

    USA

    IdeaProof AI Failure Score

    68/100
    Market Fit RiskBurn Rate RiskFounder Risk
    Market Fit Risk
    55
    Burn Rate Risk
    80
    Founder Risk
    30

    Full Analysis

    Vroom went public in 2020 riding the pandemic boom. Operational execution was abysmal: title transfers took months, customers received damaged cars. When used car prices normalized, Vroom abandoned e-commerce operations in early 2024.

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