Sheryl Sandberg has led a $10 million investment in Self Inspection, a San Diego startup using AI to streamline vehicle condition checks. The company is also supported by DVx Ventures, the investment firm tied to former Tesla president Jon McNeill.
Founded in 2021, Self Inspection focuses on making car inspections faster and more accessible through a smartphone camera. Its software guides users through the photo process, then analyzes the images against a large damage dataset to generate a condition assessment, repair estimate, and detailed report.
The platform is already being used across rental fleets, automotive finance, auctions, and marketplaces. The company says it has completed more than 1 million inspections, while Stellantis' financial services arm has adopted the system for corporate vehicles and lease-end checks.
The round was led by Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners and also included strategic backing from U.S. AutoForce and Westlake Financial, alongside early-stage investors Costanoa Ventures, Rebellion Ventures, and BrightCap Ventures.
Self Inspection says its software has already helped customers cut costs by more than $80 million and save over 300,000 operational hours. With the new capital, the company plans to expand its product line, deepen enterprise adoption, and enter Europe. This kind of AI-driven workflow could help set a new standard for automotive services in the years ahead.
