Chip Perry

Overview

Chip Perry is an angel investor and operating partner at Automotive Ventures, focusing on automotive technology and digital media sectors. He has over 20 years of experience in the digital automotive space, having served as the founding CEO of AutoTrader.com from 1997 to 2013, where he grew the company to $1 billion in revenue and 20,000 dealer clients. Perry later served as CEO of TrueCar and A2Z Sync, and has been involved in various advisory and board roles, including with CarTrade Tech in India and AutoTrader.co.uk in the UK. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Perry maintains an advisory and investor relationship with Bertelsmann Ventures, an independent venture capital fund capitalized by Bertelsmann. He also served as Acting CEO of DealPilot.com, a Bertelsmann Ventures portfolio company. Earlier in his career, as a Vice President of the LA Times, he led the team that launched one of the first online newspapers in 1993. Perry's extensive experience in the digital automotive industry and his leadership roles in various companies have established him as a prominent figure in the sector. His strategic vision and operational expertise continue to influence the evolution of automotive technology and digital media. Perry's involvement in multiple successful ventures underscores his commitment to innovation and growth in the automotive and technology industries.

Investment Focus

• Proven market demand
• Scalable business model
• Experienced management team
• Innovative technology solutions
• Strong growth potential

Portfolio Companies