CheDianDian

About CheDianDian

CheDianDian is a mobile application providing a comprehensive suite of services for car owners in China. The company, officially Hangzhou Wanglan Technology Co., Ltd., was established in January 2014 by founder and CEO Wang Hua. Co-founder Wang Lin, who had prior experience in combining internet technology with the auto repair market, recognized the potential for a mobile-first solution in 2013, leading to the creation of CheDianDian.

The platform operates on an O2O (Online-to-Offline) business model, connecting car owners with a wide network of automotive service providers. Its core offerings include car washing and detailing, maintenance and repairs, discounted car insurance, fuel card recharging, roadside assistance, and vehicle-related administrative services like traffic violation inquiries and annual inspection assistance. By June 2014, just a few months after its launch, the app had enlisted over 5,000 partner businesses and attracted more than 1 million users. As of early 2017, the platform had served over 12 million car owners through a network of more than 25,000 partner stores across 150 cities, with a cumulative transaction value exceeding 1 billion RMB.

CheDianDian's business strategy evolved from focusing primarily on car wash services to becoming a multifaceted service platform. It introduced products like "DianDian Car Butler" for personalized services and "Che Shang Bang," a solution to help partner merchants with digital management and marketing. This diversification contributed to significant revenue growth, reportedly reaching nearly 100 million RMB in 2016. The company has successfully raised a total of $12.5 million over three funding rounds. Its Series B round in January 2017, coinciding with its third anniversary, raised 75 million RMB (approximately $10.9M USD) from investors including Heyue Capital, NCFGroup.com, and Songbai Capital.