
Carpata is an AI-powered automotive parts sourcing platform that automates parts ordering for distributors, ensuring right-first-time fitment accuracy. It addresses the inefficiencies of manual and offline parts ordering, which causes lost sales, high return rates, and missed upsell opportunities. Carpata's digital parts assistant processes orders 24/7 via phone, email, and messaging, integrates seamlessly with existing trade customer workflows and GMS systems, and uses manufacturer vehicle build data to increase order accuracy and boost average order values through smart recommendations and bundling. The platform aims to build a better parts network by reducing waste, saving time, and improving customer experience, positioning itself as a key tool for parts suppliers and buyers in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Carpata is an AI-powered automotive parts sourcing platform that automates parts ordering for distributors, ensuring right-first-time fitment accuracy. It addresses the inefficiencies of manual and offline parts ordering, which causes lost sales, high return rates, and missed upsell opportunities. Carpata's digital parts assistant processes orders 24/7 via phone, email, and messaging, integrates seamlessly with existing trade customer workflows and GMS systems, and uses manufacturer vehicle build data to increase order accuracy and boost average order values through smart recommendations and bundling. The platform aims to build a better parts network by reducing waste, saving time, and improving customer experience, positioning itself as a key tool for parts suppliers and buyers in the automotive aftermarket industry.
Founders Associate
Build the Systems that power automation across the global industry of automotive parts
About Us
At Carpata, our vision is to build the vehicle and parts data infrastructure that powers automation across the $ 2 trillion+ automotive aftersales industry. We're already working with garages, dealerships and parts suppliers to help them move from fragmented, manual processes to intelligent, automated workflows.
We're looking for a strategic, analytically minded operator — whether your background is in consulting, finance, or startups — who's excited to move from frameworks to execution. You'll bring structure, analytical rigour, and commercial intuition to an environment where decisions are made fast and data drives everything.
This is a unique opportunity to join a seed-stage company founded by entrepreneurs who've built and exited automotive tech businesses. Backed by Concept Ventures (Eleven Labs, Jigcar, Superlinked), Nosara Capital (LeafLink, Max Retail), and angels from Carwow, JustPark, Autotrader, and Bumper, we're building the platform that will redefine how this industry run's.
Industry-wide Problems We're Solving
Eliminating Manual Parts Procurement
We're removing time-consuming part lookups and quote creation, enabling businesses to order the right parts, first time. Service teams can instantly convert customer queries into OEM part numbers — eliminating costly returns and delays.
Workflow Automation
We're standardising and automating fragmented service workflows across the industry. What used to take hours of manual cross-referencing — from identifying a part to confirming fitment and availability — now happens automatically through integrated systems, improving accuracy, speed, and margin for every stakeholder.
Democratising Parts Knowledge
Complex vehicle specifications and inconsistent supplier data become invisible to end users through a single, authoritative platform that anyone can use reliably. The industry knowledge gap is bridged by making parts identification simple enough for less experienced staff to achieve professional-level accuracy.
Why This Role Exists
We're at the stage where execution, data accuracy, operational excellence, and delighting early customers define our next phase of growth.
As Founder's Associate, you'll work directly with the founders as a force multiplier — connecting dots across product, customers, and strategy. You'll translate insights into action, design scalable systems, and help turn early traction into repeatable growth.
This isn't a support role — it's a strategic one. You'll operate as a thought partner to the founders, helping steer company priorities, shape go-to-market execution, and bring clarity to complex decisions. You'll gain exposure across every part of the business — product, operations, partnerships, and fundraising — and see your work shape the company in real time.
This is a founder-track role, ideal for someone who wants to one day build or run their own company. You'll learn firsthand how to scale a venture-backed startup — through data, strategic thinking, and relentless execution.
What You'll Do
Customer Success
Data & Insights
Execution Systems Building
What We're Looking For
Must Haves
Nice-to-Haves
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Why This Role Will Define Your Career
Build the Systems That Power Automation Across a Global Industry
Your work will directly impact how thousands of automotive businesses operate, making their workflows faster, smarter, and more profitable.
Partner Directly with Founders
Work alongside entrepreneurs who've built and exited automotive tech startups. You'll be in the room for the biggest decisions and often the one turning them into reality.
See Immediate Impact
Every decision shapes the company. You'll see your work translate into impact immediately — from data insights to customer success to strategic initiatives.
Accelerate Your Career
Gain deep exposure across product, operations, and strategy in a true founder-track role. This is ideal preparation for building or running your own company one day.
Operate with Ownership
You'll have significant autonomy and responsibility. This isn't a support role — it's a strategic one where you'll help steer company priorities and shape execution.
Role Details
Environment
In-office working at our vibrant Elephant & Castle location in South London - close to Mercato Metropolitano, the impressive Imperial War Museum and its gardens, and a short walk from Borough Market (brilliant for varied lunches).
Package
£40-60k + up to 0.5% equity (early employee)
Visa
We unfortunately cannot sponsor visas at this time
Start
Immediate availability preferred
Hiring Process
Ready to Build the Future of Automotive Operations?
We know not everyone ticks every box — and that's okay. If you're energised by building systems that power automation, working directly with founders, and seeing your impact shape a company in real time, we'd love to hear from you.