PHILADELPHIA -

Online car-buying start-up Gettacar announced a $25 million round of funding back in February.

And last week, founder and chief executive officer Yossi Levi was named an Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Greater Philadelphia Award winner by Ernst & Young, which orchestrates the program for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.

The award recognizes those who are "unstoppable entrepreneurial leaders," excelling in talent management; degree of difficulty; financial performance; societal impact and building a values-based company; and originality, innovation, and future plans.

In 2020, Gettacar reported 186% year-over-year sales growth with expectations for more this year. Gettacar attributed its success to “exceptional” customer service, including upfront pricing, real-time financing options, home delivery and what’s dubbed the Gettacar Guarantee, which provides 365 days of protection coverage and maintenance.

“I am absolutely honored to be recognized among the Entrepreneur of The Year 2021 Greater Philadelphia winners for building a successful business, and making an impact on our local community,” Levi said in a news release.

“Our ability to humanize the car buying experience would not be possible without Gettacar’s dedicated employees and their truly supportive families who day in and day out push us to be better leaders and better teammates,” he continued.

Levi was selected by a panel of independent judges. The award was announced during the program’s virtual awards gala on July 27.

As a Greater Philadelphia award winner, Levi has become a lifetime member of an esteemed multi-industry community of alumni winners from around the world – all supported by vast EY resources.

Levi is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 National Awards. National award winners will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies.