About Us
We Empowering the Mobility Ecosystem
Our stakeholders
About CARUSO
we unlock the power of mobility data to create seamless, connected experiences for businesses, partners, and drivers worldwide.
CARUSO is a leading data marketplace dedicated to transforming the mobility landscape. By connecting data providers and users in a secure, scalable, and interoperable ecosystem, we enable innovative solutions for insurance providers, workshops, fleet operators, and more.
Our mission is simple: to make mobility data accessible and actionable while maintaining the highest standards of privacy, compliance, and quality. From standardizing data to enabling real-time access, we empower our partners to thrive in an increasingly connected world.
As part of our commitment to sustainability, CARUSO promotes efficient use of mobility data to reduce emissions, minimize waste, and optimize resource allocation. By empowering data-driven decisions, we support the transition to a more sustainable mobility ecosystem.
We are an active member of the community, in particular of ↗ISO Working Group on the ‘extended vehicle’ concept and the ↗Bitkom. We are also actively contributing to the events, meetings, workshops, and working groups in the automotive sector.
Our Milestones
2017
Founding of Caruso GmbH in 03/2017
2018
Live with first OEM data delivery
2019
Acquisition of further OEMs
2020
First data consumers start scaling
2021
Capital increase
2022
Market leaders in the insurance sector.
2023
TISAX certified
2024
Over 85% Coverage of Connected Cars in Europe
2025
Average number of active VINs on the platform exceeds 10.000 per month
Our Claim
From Connected Cars to Connected Business
Our Vision
We envision an open, digital & connected automotive aftermarket. To provide all market participants with easily accessible data and services around Connected Cars. Intelligent insights about vehicles, their parts, and the environment in which they operate are the enabler for such services. CARUSO provides the ecosystem infrastructure for this.
Our Mission
Our mission is to bridge the gap between data providers and users by offering a trusted platform where they can collaborate securely. We aim to create an ecosystem that fosters innovation, ensures data integrity, and respects user privacy.
Our Management Team
Our team values innovation, diversity, and integrity. With that we drive forward mobility innovation.
Marina Ribke
Managing Director
Marina Ribke
Managing Director
Dr. Jens Knodel
Head of Platform Engineering
Dr. Christian Webel
Head of Solutions
Tina Rauschenbach
Head of Customer Experience
Why Choose CARUSO?
Comprehensive Data
Marketplace
A one-stop-shop for VIN based mobility data, covering everything from telematics and diagnostics to roadside assistance and insurance.
Interoperable
Ecosystem
Seamless integration with existing systems, thanks to standardized data formats and developer-friendly APIs.
Data Privacy and
Security
Compliance with GDPR and other global standards ensures the highest levels of trust and transparency.
Customizable
Delivery
Tailor data delivery methods to meet your business needs—real-time access, subscription models, and more.
Industry
Expertise
Backed by years of experience and a strong network of partners across the automotive and telematics industries.
Our Achievements
Innovations Championship
CARUSO has been recognized as an Innovation Champion 2025 in the category "Automotive/ Supplier" by FOCUS-Business.
TISAX Certificate
We are dedicated to protecting customer data and company information using the industry's best standards.
Innovation Award
We are one of the twelve global winners of the Zurich Innovation Championship 2021/2022.
Mobility Award
We received the German Mobility Award for the Best Practice organized by the German Federal Minity of Transport and Digital Infrastructure.
Innovation Award
In the category Alternative Drive Systems & Digital Solutions, CARUSO was awarded by the Automechanika.
Innovation Award IT
Our dataplace won the innovation award in the category Smart Data by the Initiative Mittelstand (initiative medium-sized enterprises).
Any Questions?
We would be happy to hear from you.
Call us directly
+49 89 321216 9900
Head Office
Edmund-Rumpler-Straße 5
51149 Köln
Germany
Legal Entity
Steinheilstraße 10
85737 Ismaning
Germany