# Shopmonkey

> Shopmonkey is a cloud-based operating platform for auto repair and related service shops, joining estimates, workflow, inspections, customer messaging, parts, payments, and reporting in one system. Founded by Ashot Iskandarian in 2016, it serves thousands of shops in the United States and Canada and sells subscriptions with optional financial and marketing tools.

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Headquarters:** Morgan Hill, United States
- **Founders:** Ashot Iskandarian (Founder and CEO), Travis Brown (Co-founder and COO (listed by Crunchbase))
- **Products:** Shopmonkey shop management, Digital Vehicle Inspections, Shopmonkey for Techs, Shopmonkey Payments, Shopmonkey HQ
- **Notable:** More than 8,000 shops advertised on current home and pricing pages., Shopmonkey reported 1,200 shops at its 2020 Series B and about 2,500 by the 2021 Series C., Raised $110 million through its 2021 Series C, according to the company.

## Products & services

- **Shopmonkey shop management** — Cloud software for scheduling, estimates, repair orders, workflow, inventory, messaging, invoices, and reporting.
- **Digital Vehicle Inspections** — Technicians document vehicle condition with photos, video, and notes that can be shared with customers for approval.
- **Shopmonkey for Techs** — Mobile app for vehicle scanning, inspections, and work updates from the repair bay.
- **Shopmonkey Payments** — Built-in card, wallet, ACH, and eligible installment payment options tied to shop invoices.
- **Shopmonkey HQ** — Central controls, shared data, and reporting for multi-location operations.
- **CRM Essentials** — Customer campaigns, reviews, and online booking sold as an add-on.
- **Shopmonkey Accounting and Bookkeeping** — Native accounting software or a service with a dedicated bookkeeper, introduced as add-ons in July 2026.

## Achievements

- More than 8,000 shops advertised on current home and pricing pages.
- Shopmonkey reported 1,200 shops at its 2020 Series B and about 2,500 by the 2021 Series C.
- Raised $110 million through its 2021 Series C, according to the company.
- Ranked No. 4 on Forbes’s 2022 Best Startup Employers list, according to Shopmonkey.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — September releases include fixed-price services, tipping, purchase-order improvements, and Apple Pay and Google Pay for online payments.
- **2026-07** — Introduced native Accounting and Bookkeeping add-ons and expanded CRM campaigns for fleet customers.
- **2026-04** — Added ALLDATA access, cash tracking, bulk inventory adjustments, and inspection e-signatures.

## Links

- Website: https://www.shopmonkey.io/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopmonkey/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/shopmonkeyio
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfhEiNGzSujAeu6tyHgplbA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopmonkey.io/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopmonkey.io

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Last updated: 2026-09-29