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Fueled for Expansion: iMotorbike’s $10M Growth Playbook

Gil Carmo, CEO, iMotorbike | Sharmeen Looi, CMO, iMotorbike

13-Mar-25 10:00

Fueled for Expansion: iMotorbike’s $10M Growth Playbook

With a $10 million Series A in the bag and backing from Gobi Partners, 500 Global, Headline, and Endeavor Catalyst, what’s next for iMotorbike?

Since launching in 2016, iMotorbike has evolved from a classifieds site into a full-fledged e-commerce platform for buying and selling pre-owned motorcycles. In this episode of Open For Business, co-founders Gil Carmo (CEO) and Sharmeen Looi (CMO) share how their 2021 pivot introduced a 6-day return policy, warranties, and financing options, transforming iMotorbike into a trusted one-stop center for motorcycles.

Now, with fresh capital, they’re scaling in Malaysia (Johor & Penang), doubling down on Vietnam, and expanding into Taiwan, while also growing their showroom network and inspection centers. We explore their 3X annual growth, their TikTok-driven marketing strategy, and how they’re setting the stage for profitable expansion and a potential IPO or M&A exit.

Here are 6 AI-Generated highlights from the conversation:

  • From Classifieds to E-Commerce – Pivoted in 2021 to a full-service platform, streamlining buying, selling, and financing.

  • $10M Series A Funding – Backed by top VCs, fueling regional expansion into Vietnam, Taiwan & Malaysia.

  • 3X Yearly Growth & Scaling Strategy – Tripling revenue annually, targeting 5X growth in 2025.

  • Physical Showrooms & Inspection Centers – Expanding beyond digital with 46,806 sq. ft. showrooms & 15 inspection centers.

  • Marketing & Community Growth via TikTok – 1.6M+ TikTok views, engaging riders through events & Telegram groups.

  • The Road Ahead: Profitability & Expansion Plans – Aiming for profitable showrooms, future Series B funding & IPO/M&A exit.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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Categories:  marketsCars/MotoringSMEentrepreneurs

Tags:  used motorcyclesSeries A fundingSoutheast Asia mobilitymotorcycle marketplacee-commerce startup





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