Cebia
Cebia is a Czech vehicle verification and security company founded in 1991, operating Europe's largest used-vehicle record database spanning 32+ countries. It serves individual motorists, dealers, and insurance carriers (UNIQA, Allianz, Generali) through VIN-based history reports, 270-point physical inspections, satellite security, and a 974-workplace authorized network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersPrague, Czechia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Cebia does
Cebia, spol. s r.o. is a privately-held Czech company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Prague that operates one of Europe's largest used-vehicle record databases, aggregating odometer, damage, service, ownership, theft, and financing data from state registries, auto service stations, dealers, insurance carriers, classifieds portals, police databases, and damaged-vehicle databases across 32+ countries. The company verifies more than 1,000,000 vehicles annually and protects 400,000+ vehicles through its satellite security and physical anti-theft marking products. Its 35-year operating history and 5,500+ partner ecosystem — including 974 authorized workplaces across the Czech Republic and Slovakia — make it the default vehicle-verification brand in its home market, with the website self-positioning as the Czech market leader ("Jednička v prověřování a zabezpečení aut"). CEO Martin Pajer leads a small core team of 11-50 direct employees, with the bulk of physical service delivery executed through authorized partner workplaces.
The product portfolio is structured in three layers. The verification layer centers on the online Prověření historie vozidla (Vehicle History Report) accessed by VIN code, supplemented by Základní prověření (Basic History Check), PROVIN foreign-origin verification, VINTEST identifier checks, and CarAudit — a 270-point physical inspection conducted by certified technicians at authorized workplaces. The security layer includes OCIS glass sandblasting and etching with unique identifying codes, the OCIS Help Desk 24/7 stolen-vehicle dispatch center, and CebiaSAT satellite-based GPS tracking with accident and theft-attempt detection; insurance-branded variants UNIQA SafeLine and Allianz BonusDrive package these security capabilities for policyholder distribution. The ancillary layer adds VINFOTO insurance-baseline photography, Cebia Foto and Carolina mobile applications, Kontrola exekucí (Central Execution Register debt check), Homologace vehicle type-approval, and CheckLease financing-encumbrance verification, all delivered through the Cebia.cz and Cz.cebia.com web platforms and the CebiaNET partner extranet.
Cebia operates a hybrid B2B/B2C revenue model with four primary streams: per-transaction fees from online vehicle history reports; professional-services fees for CarAudit physical inspections and VINFOTO photography; recurring subscription revenue from CebiaSAT satellite security monitoring; and insurance partnership revenue from co-branded UNIQA and Allianz products. Direct-to-consumer self-service through the online platform is the dominant GTM motion for individuals, while B2B distribution flows through 5,500+ dealers, service stations, and insurance carriers — with the insurance partnerships (UNIQA, Allianz, Generali Česká) functioning simultaneously as data contributors, distribution channels, and recurring-revenue anchors.
Cebia firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cebia
- Legal name
- Cebia, spol. s r.o.
- Website
- https://cebia.cz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Cebia is a Czech vehicle verification and security company founded in 1991, operating Europe's largest used-vehicle record database spanning 32+ countries. It serves individual motorists, dealers, and insurance carriers (UNIQA, Allianz, Generali) through VIN-based history reports, 270-point physical inspections, satellite security, and a 974-workplace authorized network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cebia industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Vehicle History and Inspection Services
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (56162)
- SIC
- Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Vehicle Inspection, Grading & Condition Reporting Services (TLABAKAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Maintenance & Diagnostics Telematics (OBD/CAN, Predictive) (TLABAJAH), DOT / Regulatory Compliance Inspections & Certifications (FMCSA/State) (TLAKAGAC)
Keywords
Where Cebia is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Prague
- HQ country
- Czechia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Cebia business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Vehicle History Reports: Cebia generates revenue from online vehicle history report purchases. Customers enter a VIN code and purchase a detailed report covering odometer records, damage history, service history, and more across 32+ countries. The report is available in per-transaction (one-time fee) format.
- Physical Inspection Services (CarAudit, VINTEST): Fees charged for physical vehicle inspections performed at authorized workplaces. CarAudit provides a comprehensive 270-point inspection with a fixed price report. VINTEST verifies vehicle identifiers.
- Vehicle Security Systems and Monitoring: Revenue from satellite security systems (CebiaSAT), glass marking (OCIS sandblasting/etching), and related monitoring services. Includes subscription-like recurring monitoring fees for satellite security services and one-time fees for glass marking installations.
- Insurance Partnership Services: Services provided in partnership with insurance companies (UNIQA SafeLine, Allianz BonusDrive) where Cebia's vehicle inspection (VINFOTO) and security systems are integrated into insurance products, generating revenue through these distribution channels.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Vehicle History Report - single VIN check |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Cebia product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cebia operates the largest used-vehicle database in Europe, aggregating data from 32+ countries to deliver online VIN-based vehicle history reports and execution checks. The company also performs physical 270-point vehicle inspections through a network of 974 authorized workplaces across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and provides vehicle security offerings including OCIS glass marking and CebiaSAT satellite-based tracking. Its services are delivered directly to consumers, through insurance partnerships (e.g., UNIQA SafeLine, Allianz BonusDrive), and via dealers, fleet operators, and leasing companies.
Product overview
Cebia is a Czech vehicle verification and security company founded in 1991, operating the largest used-vehicle record database in Europe. Its product portfolio spans three interconnected areas: (1) Vehicle Inspection — led by the Prověření historie vozidla (Car History Report) online service and CarAudit physical inspection, supplemented by PROVIN foreign-origin verification and VINTEST identifier checks; (2) Vehicle Security — built around OCIS glass sandblasting/etching (with a 24/7 OCIS Help Desk dispatch center) and satellite tracking via Cebia SAT, plus branded insurance-linked products UNIQA SafeLine and Allianz BonusDrive; and (3) Additional Services — including VINFOTO insurance pre-inspection photography, the Cebia Foto mobile app, online Kontrola exekucí debt-execution checks, vehicle homologation, the Carolina car-management mobile app, the CheckLease financing check tool, and the CebiaNET partner platform. Services are delivered through 974 authorized workshops across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, serving both individual consumers and business clients. The company verifies over 1,000,000 vehicles per year and its security systems protect over 400,000 vehicles.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CarAudit: Physical inspection service for vehicles — a comprehensive technical assessment with a 270-point inspection report.
- PROVIN
- VINTEST
- OCIS
- VINFOTO
- Cebia Foto
- Cebia SAT
- Carolina
- CebiaNET
Products and services
- Vehicle History Report (Prověření historie vozidla)
- Basic History Check (Základní prověření vozidla)
- CarAudit (270-Point Vehicle Inspection)
Quantifiable outcome
- 1,000,000+ vehicles verified annually
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Cebia
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Cebia technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Cebia partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- UNIQA pojišťovnacoreUNIQA integrates Cebia's satellite security system (UNIQA SafeLine) and VINFOTO vehicle inspection services into its vehicle insurance products. Dedicated service offerings include UNIQA SafeLine Easy BT, SafeLine Rent+, and SafeLine Security variants.
- Allianz pojišťovnacoreAllianz offers Cebia's satellite security system (Allianz BonusDrive) as part of its vehicle insurance product. Dedicated service category is available for Allianz policyholders on the Cebia platform.
- Generali Česká pojišťovnaminorGenerali Česká is listed as a partner for Cebia services, with dedicated service categories available on the website for Generali policyholders.
- State Vehicle Registries (Český registr vozidel, zahraniční registry)coreCebia aggregates data from state vehicle registries in the Czech Republic and 32+ countries. These registries contribute odometer readings, registration data, and ownership records to the Cebia database.
- Auto Service StationscoreAuto service stations across the Czech Republic and Slovakia provide service history records to the Cebia vehicle history database. They also serve as authorized workplaces for physical inspections.
- Vehicle DealerscoreVehicle dealers are part of the 5,500+ partner network and access Cebia services through CebiaNET. They contribute data and distribute vehicle verification and security services to end customers.
- Insurance Companies (Data Partners)coreInsurance companies provide claims data and vehicle damage records to the Cebia database, enabling damage history verification as part of vehicle reports. UNIQA and Allianz are also GTM partners.
- Classifieds Portals (Inzertní portály)coreClassified portals contribute advertisement history data to the Cebia database, enabling verification of vehicle pricing history and advertising records as part of vehicle history reports.
- Police DatabasescorePolice databases contribute theft records and vehicle status information to the Cebia system, enabling theft verification as part of vehicle history checks across the Czech Republic and internationally.
- Damaged Vehicle DatabasescoreDatabases of damaged vehicles contribute accident and damage records to the Cebia system, enabling comprehensive damage history verification.
- OCIS System Partner NetworkcoreThe OCIS system disseminates stolen vehicle information to a network of partners including insurance companies, leasing companies, authorized dealers, used car dealers, and service stations both in the Czech Republic and abroad. This international network enables rapid identification and recovery of stolen vehicles.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cebia competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Geotab: Global fleet telematics and vehicle tracking platform with strong insurance and OEM integrations. Comparable in the CebiaSAT segment for fleet operators who today use Cebia for GPS-based cost management and mileage logging.
- LoJack: Stolen vehicle recovery and telematics brand (CalAmp/Spireon-owned) historically dominant in North America. Comparable as a satellite/RF vehicle security and recovery product, directly paralleling CebiaSAT tracking and OCIS Help Desk recovery operations.
- VINAudit: US-based vehicle history report provider serving consumers and partner resellers with NMVTIS-aligned data. Comparable as a transaction-priced report retailer plus white-label API for partners - the same go-to-market Cebia executes for 32+ countries.
- Spireon: Connected vehicle and asset intelligence platform serving dealers, lenders, and insurers across North America. Comparable as a telematics/security hardware + software stack with insurance-channel distribution, paralleling Cebia's SAT and OCIS offerings.
- CalAmp: Telematics hardware and SaaS provider (owner of LoJack). Comparable to Cebia on the satellite/GPS security and fleet telematics side, offering an enterprise-scale reference point for the hardware-led portion of Cebia's business.
- Carfax: Global vehicle history incumbent (owned by S&P Global) covering North America and Europe. Comparable as a multi-source vehicle history report provider with deep insurance and dealer integrations; Cebia represents a regional CEE analog with comparable report-mechanics but a smaller geographic footprint.
Direct peers
- AutoDNA: Vehicle history service focused on Central and Eastern Europe (Polish origins), aggregating country-level registry data. Directly comparable to Cebia's VIN-based report business and represents the most credible CEE digital competitor.
- carVertical: Lithuania-founded vehicle history report provider operating across Europe. Most direct head-to-head competitor to Cebia's Prověření historie vozidla: both aggregate multi-country VIN data and sell transaction-priced reports to used-car buyers, with overlapping insurance and dealer distribution ambitions.
Emerging players
- CheckLease (OnlineContract): European encumbrance check service for used vehicles (leasing/financing status). Directly comparable to Cebia's CheckLease product, representing competitive risk in one specific add-on line of Cebia's broader vehicle-verification stack.
Regional players
- InfoCar (Infocar.pl): Polish vehicle data and valuation platform combining VIN history, technical specifications, and consumer tools. Comparable as a CEE competitor bundling vehicle history with valuation and management apps, with overlapping dealer-channel mechanics.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Cebia social profiles
Digital presenceCebia financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Cebia leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Cebia funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Cebia M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Cebia
What does Cebia do?
Cebia operates the largest used-vehicle database in Europe, aggregating data from 32+ countries to deliver online VIN-based vehicle history reports and execution checks. The company also performs physical 270-point vehicle inspections through a network of 974 authorized workplaces across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and provides vehicle security offerings including OCIS glass marking and CebiaSAT satellite-based tracking. Its services are delivered directly to consumers, through insurance partnerships (e.g., UNIQA SafeLine, Allianz BonusDrive), and via dealers, fleet operators, and leasing companies.
Is Cebia a public or private company?
Cebia is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Cebia founded?
Cebia was founded in 1991. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Cebia based?
Cebia is headquartered in Prague, Czechia, in the Europe region.
How does Cebia make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Vehicle History Reports are the primary driver. The others are physical Inspection Services (CarAudit, VINTEST), vehicle Security Systems and Monitoring and insurance Partnership Services.
Who are Cebia's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Geotab, LoJack, VINAudit, Spireon, CalAmp and Carfax. Direct peers are AutoDNA and carVertical. CheckLease (OnlineContract) is listed as an emerging player. InfoCar (Infocar.pl) is listed as a regional player.
Does Cebia have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cebia.
What industry is Cebia in?
Cebia's product category is Vehicle History and Inspection Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLABAKAE, Vehicle Inspection, Grading & Condition Reporting Services, with a secondary code of TLABAJAH, Maintenance & Diagnostics Telematics (OBD/CAN, Predictive). Its NAICS code is 56162 and its SIC code is 7500.