
Black Widow Imaging offers an automated drive-thru imaging system designed to streamline vehicle photography processes for dealerships and auctions. Their solution captures 17 uniform 4K images per vehicle in seconds, drastically reducing the time and cost associated with traditional methods. By eliminating the need for in-house photographers or external services, Black Widow aims to lower labor costs by up to $40 per day per vehicle and accelerate time-to-market, enabling sales within the critical first 7-14 days of possession. The system also offers enhanced backgrounds and an interactive 360 interior view to improve buyer confidence and online presentation. They serve various industries including auctions, marine, RVs, OEM plants, insurance, fleet management, and shipping.

Black Widow Imaging offers an automated drive-thru imaging system designed to streamline vehicle photography processes for dealerships and auctions. Their solution captures 17 uniform 4K images per vehicle in seconds, drastically reducing the time and cost associated with traditional methods. By eliminating the need for in-house photographers or external services, Black Widow aims to lower labor costs by up to $40 per day per vehicle and accelerate time-to-market, enabling sales within the critical first 7-14 days of possession. The system also offers enhanced backgrounds and an interactive 360 interior view to improve buyer confidence and online presentation. They serve various industries including auctions, marine, RVs, OEM plants, insurance, fleet management, and shipping.
Product: Automated drive‑through vehicle and asset imaging system capturing up to 17 4K images in seconds with optional 360° interior views
Headquarters: Chesterfield, Missouri
Ownership change: Purchased by a St. Louis angel investor group in Oct 2022; new management announced Mar–Apr 2023
Employees: 26
Total disclosed funding: USD 4,500,000 (last reported Oct 1, 2022)
Vehicle and asset photography workflows for dealerships, auctions, insurance, fleet management, and related industries.
2018
Automotive imaging / Asset imaging
USD 4,500,000.00
Acquisition in an October 2022 bankruptcy‑court auction by a St. Louis angel investor group; transaction announced in March–April 2023.
“Acquired and funded by a St. Louis‑based angel investor group led by a Missouri dealer (Matt Croak)”