AutoSettle Secures Investment from IronArch to Accelerate Growth and Innovation in Vehicle Settlements

Sydney, Australia – 20 Mar 2025 – AutoSettle, Australia’s first virtual settlement exchange for vehicles, is proud to announce a strategic investment from IronArch, a Sydney-based financial services firm specializing in corporate financing and capital solutions. This investment marks a significant milestone in AutoSettle’s mission to revolutionize vehicle transactions across Australia and beyond.

IronArch, co-founded by accomplished finance and investment specialists Edward Bethke, Justin Sweeting, and Steve Smith, brings decades of experience in institutional banking, strategic financing, and capital structuring. Their expertise and investment will provide AutoSettle with the financial backing and strategic support to scale its innovative vehicle settlement platform, enhance its technology, and expand its reach into new markets.

“We are excited to partner with IronArch as we continue to reshape the automotive settlement process,” said Darren Pollard, COO and co-founder of AutoSettle. “IronArch’s deep understanding of financial markets and strategic growth, combined with their commitment to innovation, makes them the ideal partner to support our next phase of expansion.”

AutoSettle streamlines the complex disjointed process of buying and selling vehicles by offering a secure and seamless digital settlement platform. By integrating identity verification, vehicle checks, PPSR orchestration and real-time payments, AutoSettle ensures a faster, safer, and more transparent transaction experience for buyers, sellers, dealers, and lenders.

“IronArch Ventures was founded with a mission to back innovative businesses with the potential to transform industries, and AutoSettle exemplifies that vision,” said Justin Sweeting, Managing Director at IronArch. “Their ability to enhance security and efficiency in vehicle transactions is a game-changer, and we look forward to supporting their growth in Australia and internationally.”

With IronArch’s investment and strategic guidance, AutoSettle is poised to accelerate its product development, expand partnerships, and reinforce its position as the leading platform for vehicle settlements.

About AutoSettle
AutoSettle is Australia’s first dedicated virtual settlement exchange for vehicles, offering a secure, efficient, and transparent transaction process for private buyers, sellers, dealers, and lenders. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, AutoSettle eliminates fraud risks and simplifies vehicle transfers, creating a seamless end-to-end settlement experience.

About IronArch
Founded in Sydney, IronArch is a strategic financial services firm that provides tailored capital solutions. With a leadership team that has deep expertise in institutional banking, corporate finance, and legal structuring, IronArch partners with businesses to help them scale, optimise their financial structures, and achieve long-term success.

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