# Bidbus pits dealerships against each other to bid on your used car; Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom

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Podcast: [TechCrunch Startup News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/techcrunch-startup-news)
Published: 2026-07-08T06:00:00+00:00
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Bidbus, which lets dealerships bid on used cars, has raised $15 million in a Series A round that was led by early-stage mobility fund Ibex Investors. Also, Savi just raised $7 million in seed funding, and is launching its app for iPhone and Android on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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