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AUGUST 26, 2026
Numa acquires SocketTime
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SocketTime
Automotive dealership fixed-ops shop management software covering real-time scheduling, dispatch, MPI workflows, recon management, and multi-rooftop operations for service advisors and technicians.
OwnershipFounder-owned
HeadquartersWest Palm Beach, Florida
Leadership
Craig Misak, Founder
Sell-side advisor
ACQUIRER
Numa
AI operating system for automotive dealership customer operations, serving 1,300+ dealerships across the U.S. and Canada
OwnershipVC-backed
InvestorsTouring Capital, Mitsui & Co., Costanoa Ventures, Threshold, Gradient Ventures
Capital raised$48M
Headcount165 FTEs
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Leadership
Buy-side advisor
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