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Getaround Looks for Buyer as Demand Declines
The company, which says it has over 5 million users, has been previously valued at over $1 billion by investors.
by Staff
March 27, 2020
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Peer-to-peer carsharing app Getaround is is actively looking for a buyer as the demand for rentals has plummeted due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Bloomberg reports.
The company, which says it has over 5 million users, has been previously valued at over $1 billion by investors.
As global travel has fallen, Getaround needs either a buyer or large infusion of cash. If it is unable to obtain either, the company might be have to consider bankruptcy protection.
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