About Us

From Connected Cars to Connected Business.

We Empower The Mobility Ecosystem

Team Treffen Stuttgart
New CARUSO Offices Cologne
Some of our shareholders

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 platform 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 and Go Live in 11/2017.

2018

Live with first productive use case.

2019

Increased market coverage of Connected Cars in Europe by acquisition of further OEMs.

2020

First data consumers start scaling.

2021

First edition of the Connected Vehicle Field Test (CVFT 1.0) successfully completed.

2022

Market leaders in the insurance sector.

2023

TISAX label achieved

2024

Over 90% Coverage of Connected Cars in Europe.

2025

TecAlliance became 100% shareholder of Caruso GmbH. Connected Vehicle Field Test (CVFT 5.0) in scope of the EU Data Act.

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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 Rounded Corners

Marina
Ribke

Managing Director Caruso GmbH & CTO TecAlliance

Peter van der Galiën

Peter van der Galiën

Managing Director Caruso GmbH & CEO TecAlliance

Jens Knodel

Dr. Jens
Knodel

Head of Platform Engineering

Christian Webel

Dr. Christian
Webel

Head of Solutions

Tina Rauschenbach

Tina Rauschenbach

Head of Customer Experience

Our Team Values

Our Achievements

FAQ

Quick Answers

CARUSO provides access to a wide range of VIN based in-vehicle data across Europe, standardized across brands for seamless and easy integration. Available data includes:

  • Vehicle diagnostics and health: Error codes, tire pressure, battery status, remote diagnostics, and maintenance alerts.
  • Vehicle Status: Location, speed, crash infromation, door status and driving behavior analytics.

And many more. This data helps businesses optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new service opportunities.

CARUSO is fully committed to data privacy and complies with all major regulations, including GDPR. We ensure privacy through:

  • Integrated consent management: Data is shared only with explicit user permission.
  • Secure platform infrastructure: Advanced encryption and access controls protect all data exchanges.
  • Transparency: We provide clear terms for data usage and sharing, ensuring trust among users and partners.

Your data is safe with CARUSO, as we prioritize both security and regulatory compliance.

CARUSO serves a wide range of stakeholders in the mobility ecosystem, including:

  • Workshops and repair centers: Streamline diagnostics and enhance customer service.
  • Insurance providers: Enable usage-based insurance models with accurate driving data.
  • Fleet managers: Optimize vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, and maintenance schedules.
  • Vehicle manufacturers: Monetize data and enhance customer engagement with tailored services.

By leveraging CARUSO’s platform, you can access valuable data to drive innovation, improve operations, and create new revenue streams.

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Any Questions?

We would be happy to hear from you.

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+49 89 321216 9900

Head Office

Edmund-Rumpler-Straße 5
51149 Köln
Germany

Legal Entity

Steinheilstraße 10
85737 Ismaning
Germany