carVertical
A Lithuanian vehicle-data company that produces VIN-based history reports for used-vehicle buyers and businesses.
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Overview
carVertical is a Lithuanian information-technology company focused on vehicle-history data. Its principal service allows a customer to enter a vehicle identification number, or VIN, and obtain a report assembled from records available in public, commercial, insurance, registration, ownership, roadworthiness, and other automotive databases. Depending on the country and the participating data sources, a report may reveal title and registration information, recorded mileage, theft indicators, damage or salvage records, ownership events, and other historical signals relevant to a used-vehicle purchase. The company emphasizes that the depth of a report depends on the availability and quality of source data in the relevant jurisdiction. The company was established in Lithuania in 2017 and initially introduced its reporting service in Lithuania and Estonia. It subsequently expanded outside Europe, entering the United States in 2019 and adding further markets across Europe, North America, and Asia. By 2020, the company stated that it operated in 23 countries, and the United Kingdom became its 25th market in 2021. Reference material associated with the company describes coverage in 28 countries, including most of Europe, the United States, Mexico, and Australia. Its reports are available through a website and mobile applications. A notable part of carVertical's positioning has been the use of blockchain-related technology in vehicle-data management. The company joined the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, or MOBI, in 2018, aligning itself with efforts to explore distributed-ledger applications in the automotive sector. The blockchain element is presented as a means of supporting data integrity and traceability, while the practical consumer proposition remains the aggregation and interpretation of vehicle records for the used-car market. In the United States, carVertical has been listed as an approved data provider for the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System, or NMVTIS. That system receives title, brand, and odometer information from participating state motor-vehicle agencies, as well as salvage and total-loss information from relevant insurance and recycling-sector contributors. Reports based on NMVTIS data can cover a broad range of vehicle types, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, motor homes, and tractors. NMVTIS data is not equivalent to a complete repair history, so the scope of a carVertical report varies according to the sources available for a particular vehicle. The company raised €16 million in 2018 according to the supplied reference material, supporting its early growth and geographic expansion. It later received visibility through business rankings and awards: it was placed 26th in the Financial Times FT1000 ranking in 2023, received an LRT Business Leadership of the Year award the same year, and was placed 200th in the FT1000 in 2024. In 2023, carVertical also rebranded and refreshed its visual identity. The company has faced litigation concerning the use of third-party classified-listing data. Diginet LTU, operator of Autoplius.lt, alleged that carVertical had extracted and reused data from its classifieds database without authorization. A Lithuanian Court of Appeal decision in June 2023 partly upheld the claim, but the Supreme Court of Lithuania annulled the earlier judgments in February 2024 and sent the dispute back for reconsideration. On retrial, the Vilnius Regional Court dismissed the claim in February 2025, and the Court of Appeal upheld that dismissal in June 2025. The case illustrates the legal and operational importance of data-provenance rights for companies whose business depends on combining information from many sources.
History
carVertical was founded in Lithuania in 2017 as a company specializing in vehicle-history information. Its business model was built around collecting records associated with vehicle identification numbers and presenting them in reports intended to help consumers and automotive professionals evaluate used vehicles. Rather than relying on a single national registry, the service combines information from multiple public and commercial sources. The records available can include registration and ownership events, title information, mileage readings, insurance or salvage indicators, theft data, and roadworthiness or inspection information. The precise contents differ by country because the company can only report information held by accessible data providers. The company's first reported markets were Lithuania and Estonia, where its vehicle-history reports launched in 2018. That same year, it raised €16 million and joined the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative. The MOBI connection supported carVertical's technology-oriented identity and its interest in using blockchain or distributed-ledger concepts in automotive data systems. The company's consumer-facing proposition, however, remained a practical VIN search and report rather than a blockchain product sold independently to users. In 2019, carVertical entered the United States, marking its first expansion beyond Europe. Its U.S. data coverage has included information associated with the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System. NMVTIS consolidates title, brand, and odometer records from participating state agencies, along with certain salvage, total-loss, and theft-related records from other reporting participants. This enabled carVertical to extend its reporting model to a large and diverse vehicle market, although NMVTIS information does not constitute a complete record of every repair or maintenance event. By 2020, the company reported that its annual revenue had quadrupled and that it operated in 23 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia. The United Kingdom became its 25th market in March 2021. Reference material associated with the company later described reporting availability in 28 countries, with coverage extending across most of Europe, the United States, Mexico, and Australia. The service became accessible through both a website and mobile applications, supporting direct consumer purchases and use cases connected with used-car sales and vehicle sourcing. The company increased its public profile during the 2020s. In 2023 it refreshed its visual identity and rebranded. It was also ranked 26th in the Financial Times FT1000 list and received an LRT Business Leadership of the Year award. In 2024 it appeared at number 200 in the FT1000 ranking. These recognitions reflected the company's growth narrative and its position in the expanding market for vehicle-data services. A significant legal episode concerned the provenance and reuse of online vehicle-listing data. Diginet LTU, which operates the Lithuanian classifieds platform Autoplius.lt, brought proceedings alleging that carVertical had extracted and reused data from the Autoplius database without authorization. In June 2023, the Lithuanian Court of Appeal partly upheld the claim and ordered measures that included stopping use of the contested data, deleting previously obtained records, paying compensation, and covering litigation costs. In February 2024, the Supreme Court of Lithuania annulled the earlier judgments and returned the matter for reconsideration. The Vilnius Regional Court dismissed the claim in February 2025, and the Lithuanian Court of Appeal upheld that dismissal in June 2025, also ordering Diginet LTU to reimburse CV Group for part of its legal costs. Today, carVertical remains an active vehicle-information company whose core service is the production of cross-border VIN reports. Its competitive value depends on the breadth, reliability, legality, and interpretation of the datasets available in each market. The company therefore operates at the intersection of automotive retail, consumer protection, data aggregation, and information technology.
- 2024
Further FT1000 appearance
[1]carVertical was ranked 200th in the Financial Times FT1000 list.
- 2023
Brand refresh
[1]carVertical rebranded and introduced an updated visual identity.
- 2023
FT1000 and LRT recognition
[1]The company ranked 26th in the Financial Times FT1000 and won the LRT Business Leadership of the Year award.
- 2021
United Kingdom becomes the 25th market
[1]carVertical entered the United Kingdom in March, bringing its reported market count to 25.
- 2020
Expansion reaches 23 countries
[1]The company reported quadrupled annual revenue and operations in 23 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia.
- 2019
Expansion into the United States
[1]The company launched its vehicle-history reporting service in the United States, its first market outside Europe.
- 2018
Early funding and Baltic launch
[1]The company raised €16 million in 2018 and launched vehicle-history reports in Lithuania and Estonia.
- 2018
Joins the MOBI initiative
[1]carVertical joined the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative to participate in industry discussions about blockchain applications in automotive systems.
- 2017
Company founded in Lithuania
[1]carVertical was established as a Lithuanian vehicle-information technology company.
Products and positioning
A technology-led vehicle-history and data-transparency service for used-vehicle transactions, differentiated by broad cross-border data aggregation and blockchain-related data-integrity positioning.
Vehicle history report · 2018
carVertical vehicle history report
The company's principal product is a VIN-based report for used vehicles. A customer enters a vehicle identification number and carVertical searches available records from public and commercial sources. Depending on the jurisdiction, the report can include registration and ownership events, title or brand history, odometer readings, accident or damage indicators, theft information, salvage or total-loss records, and roadworthiness data. The report is not necessarily a complete repair or maintenance history because its contents depend on participating databases and the records available for the particular vehicle.
Mobile vehicle-data application
carVertical mobile applications
carVertical distributes access to its vehicle-history lookup service through mobile applications as well as its website. The applications provide a mobile interface for entering VINs, ordering reports, and reviewing vehicle information. Specific features and market availability may vary by country.
Controversies
2025
Autoplius data claim dismissed on retrial
The Vilnius Regional Court dismissed Diginet LTU's claim in February 2025, and the Lithuanian Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal in June 2025. Diginet LTU was ordered to reimburse CV Group for part of its legal costs.
2024
Supreme Court annuls earlier judgments in data dispute
The Supreme Court of Lithuania annulled the earlier decisions in the Diginet LTU dispute and returned the case to the first-instance court for reconsideration.
2023
Diginet LTU lawsuit over Autoplius data
Diginet LTU, the operator of Autoplius.lt, alleged that carVertical had extracted and reused information from its classifieds database without authorization. In June 2023, the Lithuanian Court of Appeal partly upheld the claim and ordered data-use restrictions, deletion of previously obtained records, compensation, and litigation-cost payments.
Marketing campaigns
- 2023carVertical brand refresh
International
The company rebranded and updated its visual identity as part of its international brand development.
Outcome. The refreshed identity accompanied the company's continued expansion and public positioning as a cross-border vehicle-data service.
Brand decisions
2023
Rebrand and visual identity updateStrategyBackground
The company was operating across multiple international markets and sought to present a more unified brand.
Action taken
carVertical refreshed its branding and visual identity.
Aftermath
The updated identity accompanied the company's continued international positioning.
2019
Enters the United StatesStrategyBackground
After establishing the service in Europe, carVertical sought its first market outside the continent.
Action taken
The company launched vehicle-history reports in the United States, drawing on available U.S. vehicle-title and related records.
Aftermath
The U.S. launch broadened the company's geographic scope and supported later international coverage.
2018
Launches vehicle-history reports in Lithuania and EstoniaProduct launchBackground
The company began commercializing its VIN-based vehicle-information service in its initial Baltic markets.
Action taken
It introduced reports assembled from available vehicle-registration and related data sources.
Aftermath
The Baltic launch established the foundation for subsequent expansion across Europe and other regions.
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