Series B · E Commerce & Retail · Stockholm, Sweden · Founded 2020 · 180–220 employees
Carla is a Stockholm-based e-commerce platform for buying, selling, and leasing electric vehicles, founded in 2020 by former Volvo Cars executive Patrik Illerstig and serial tech entrepreneur Niklas Jungegård. The company offers a unique 72-hour delivery service across Sweden with comprehensive battery testing, 280+ inspection points, 12-month guarantees, and 14-day return policies. Carla has raised over SEK 450 million in funding including a €19 million Series A round in 2022, with notable growth showing 64% year-over-year revenue increase in 2024. The company was recognized as one of LinkedIn's Top Ten startups in Sweden in 2022 and operates with a largely remote team across multiple European locations.