Canadian used car dealer UC Automotive (UCAU.RC.US) goes to the US for an IPO: plans to raise US$29 million and land on NASDAQ

Zhitongcaijing · 2d ago

The Zhitong Finance App learned that UC Automotive Holdings is a used car dealer headquartered in Canada, and its business covers the Greater Vancouver region. The company submitted documents to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday to raise up to $29 million through an IPO.

UC Automotive is headquartered in Richmond, BC and operates a used car dealership focused on the Greater Vancouver area. The company sells used cars to consumers and also provides short-term leasing, long-term leasing, lease-for-purchase, financing assistance, and after-sales service. The company procures vehicles through its Carkuku direct procurement platform and other channels, and operates part of its business lines under the names of Carkuku Auto Trading and UC Rental. As of June 30, 2026, the company operated a retail outlet and a service department, all located in Richmond.

The company, headquartered in Richmond, Canada, was founded in 2016 and plans to list on the NASDAQ under the stock code “UCAU.RC.” Kingswood Capital Markets was the sole bookkeeper for the transaction. The terms of the release have not been disclosed.