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Send a Tank.
Change a Day.

The Peer-to-Peer Fuel Assistance Platform Connecting Helpers with Drivers in Real-Time

Seeking $500K Seed Round
Founded 2024
United States
2,500+ Users
$120K ARR
THE PROBLEM

Every Day, Millions Get Stranded

The hidden crisis that costs time, money, and dignity

47M Americans

Run out of gas each year, leaving them stranded on roadsides, in parking lots, and in dangerous situations

2-4 Hours Lost

Waiting for AAA, family, or friends to arrive. Time that could have been spent at work, with family, or getting things done

$500+ Per Incident

Towing fees, emergency calls, lost wages, and missed appointments add up to thousands in annual costs

"I ran out of gas on my way to my daughter's graduation. I missed it."

— Real testimonial from a stranded driver

THE SOLUTION

Fuel Kindness in Minutes

ITankU connects drivers who need fuel with helpers who want to help — instantly

1

Driver Requests Help

Open the app, enter your location, and request fuel assistance in under 30 seconds

2

Helper Sends Fuel

A nearby helper receives the request and sends fuel credit directly to your phone

3

Driver Gets on Their Way

Use the credit at any gas station. Average delivery time: under 10 minutes

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Fuel Request Sent

$25 credit approved

Arriving in approximately

8 minutes

10 min avg!
MARKET OPPORTUNITY

A $12 Billion Problem

The roadside assistance market is ripe for disruption

$3.2B

Towing Market

47M

Annual Incidents

290M

US Drivers

$2.4T

Auto Expenses

Target Segments

Individual Drivers

Commuters, families, anyone who drives regularly and may need emergency fuel assistance

TAM: $8.5B

Fleet Managers

Delivery companies, rideshare drivers, small businesses with vehicle fleets

SAM: $2.1B

Corporate Partners

Insurance companies, credit unions, employers offering fuel benefits

SOM: $420M

TAM = Total Addressable Market | SAM = Serviceable Addressable Market | SOM = Serviceable Obtainable Market

BUSINESS MODEL

Multiple Revenue Streams

Sustainable unit economics with clear paths to profitability

Transaction Fees

15%

On every fuel transfer. Helpers pay a small fee to support good causes.

Premium Subs

$9.99/mo

Monthly plans with unlimited assistance, priority support, and roadside coverage.

B2B Partnerships

$50/user/yr

Enterprise licensing to insurance companies, credit unions, and fleet operators.

Advertising

CPM + CPC

Gas stations, automotive brands, and location-based targeted ads.

Unit Economics

$35

Avg Transaction

$5.25

Gross Margin

$120

LTV

$12

CAC

10x LTV:CAC Ratio
TRACTION

Proven Product-Market Fit

Strong early metrics validate our path to scale

2,500+

Active Users

↑ 40% MoM growth

$120K

ARR

↑ 65% MoM growth

4.8★

App Rating

500+ reviews

8 min

Avg Response

vs 90+ min AAA

12%

Monthly Active User Rate — users return month after month

68%

Helper Retention Rate — helpers love paying it forward

2.4

Viral Coefficient — users naturally invite others

"ITankU helped me when I was stranded with my kids at night. I'll never forget it."

— Sarah M., Austin TX

250+

Testimonials

94%

Satisfaction

73%

Become Helpers

THE TEAM

Founders with Experience

Battle-tested operators who've built and scaled tech companies

JD

John Doe

CEO & Co-Founder

Former VP at Uber. Led team to 10M+ users. Stanford MBA.

SM

Sarah Mitchell

CTO & Co-Founder

Ex-Stripe Engineering Lead. Built payment systems processing $2B+.

MJ

Michael Johnson

COO

15 years in operations. Scaled 3 startups from 0 to Series B.

Advisors & Partners

Techstars Alum

Y Combinator Alum

500 Startups

Google for Startups

THE ASK

$500K Seed Round

18 months of runway to hit Series A milestones

Use of Funds

Product & Engineering $200K (40%)

iOS/Android apps, payment integration, real-time matching

Growth & Marketing $150K (30%)

Performance marketing, influencer partnerships, referral programs

Operations $100K (20%)

Customer support, compliance, legal, insurance partnerships

Sales & BD $50K (10%)

Fleet partnerships, insurance deals, enterprise sales

Milestones

Q1: MVP Launch

iOS/Android apps live with core features

Q2: 5K Users

Organic growth + first insurance partner

Q3: 15K Users

$500K ARR, expand to 10 cities

Q4: Series A Ready

$2M ARR, ready for $3M raise

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Let's Build the Future of Roadside Assistance

Join us in creating a world where no one gets stranded. We're looking for partners who believe in the power of community kindness.

Ready to invest? $500K Seed Round

(555) 123-4567

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"The best time to invest in ITankU was 6 months ago.

The second best time is now."

— The ITankU Team