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In the CarWise Group Newsroom, you’ll find the latest company news, press releases, and product updates, as well as news about partnerships, projects, and key developments within the CarWise Group.

About the CarWise Group

For more than 35 years, the CarWise Group has been developing software solutions for leasing, car rental, and fleet management. As a European one-stop shop for mobility software, the group brings together the CarWise, AutoDisk, and Carano brands under one roof and offers integrated solutions across the entire mobility process.

Latest Press Releases

CarWise is accelerating its growth strategy in Germany through the acquisition of Carano, a fleet management software provider
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19 Dec 2025

CarWise is accelerating its growth strategy in Germany through the acquisition of Carano, a fleet management software provider

CarWise, a leading Dutch provider of modular ERP solutions for the automotive, leasing, and rental industries, announces the acquisition of Carano Software Solutions, a German specialist in fleet management and leasing software.

CarWise at a Glance

Europe’s One-Stop Shop for Leasing, Rental, and Fleet Management

about 35 Years of experience
200 Leasing Companies
500 Rental Stations
300 Fleet Customers
in 9 Active in countries
140 Employees
3 Brands

Milestones of the CarWise Group

2026

CarWise Group employees collaborating in a modern meeting room.

Together as the CarWise Group

CarWise, AutoDisk, and Carano are combining their expertise under the umbrella of the CarWise Group. Together, the group offers software solutions for leasing, rental, and fleet management and supports companies in digitizing their mobility processes.

End of 2025

The Carano headquarters building in Berlin, symbolising the company joining the CarWise Group.

Carano Joins the CarWise Group

With Carano, the CarWise Group is expanding its presence in Germany and adding comprehensive fleet management solutions to its portfolio.

2025

A handshake symbolising the partnership between CarWise and Main Capital Partners.

Partnership with Main Capital Partners

With the entry of Main Capital Partners, a new phase of growth is beginning. The focus is on international expansion, product innovation, and the continued development of a European software group for the mobility industry.

1990s–2020s

Growth and International Expansion

Growth and International Expansion

CarWise and AutoDisk are expanding beyond the Netherlands and broadening their portfolio of leasing, rental, and vehicle data services. At the same time, Carano is establishing itself in the German market for fleet management software solutions.

1992

Mit der Fuhrparksoftware Carano Fleet+ digitalisieren Sie Ihre Flotte und haben alle Daten, Kosten und Verbräuche immer im Blick

Founding of Carano

Carano was founded in Berlin. Over more than three decades, the company has grown into a well-established provider of digital fleet management solutions.

1991

A laptop displaying AutoDisk software for vehicle selection and configuration.

Founding of AutoDisk

AutoDisk is founded in Haarlem and specializes in vehicle data and digital solutions for the mobility industry. In the years that follow, CarWise and AutoDisk work together more and more closely.

1989

A laptop displaying CarWise software, symbolising the company’s beginnings.

Founding of CarWise

CarWise is founded in Almere, the Netherlands. The company grows into a specialized provider of software solutions for leasing and car rental.

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