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DRIVIN sources, acquires, delivers and markets used-cars for its network of dealer partners, utilizing data and technology platforms

Chicago, United StatesFounded 2015Transportation
Valuation $25–50M Last recorded · 2017
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About DRIVIN

DRIVIN is a data and analytics platform that was founded in 2015 by Kayne Grau and Justin Mahlik. The company is based in Chicago and operates as the innovation and data science hub for KAR Global. In April 2017, DRIVIN was acquired by KAR Global and has since expanded its capabilities to become a full-service data and analytics platform.

The company's data engine provides insights and recommendations to help KAR's customers optimize risk, price, and automotive inventory. DRIVIN's team of data scientists and analysts creates new products to power KAR's physical, online, and digital/mobile automotive auction marketplaces.

DRIVIN's platform is designed to help automotive dealers acquire the right inventory for their lots. The company's technology uses data and analytics to provide dealers with a list of recommended vehicles that are tailored to their specific needs. The platform also provides dealers with a range of tools and services to help them manage their inventory, including pricing, marketing, and sales support.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Chicago, United States
Employees
20
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
63.5/100
Industry
Transportation
Sub-industry
Search, Buy & Rent
Sector
Transportation, Branding
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONOther financing Apr 2017 $43M $43M OPENLANE | KAR —
DEBTDebt Sep 2016 $6.5M — Silicon Valley Bank · Standard Treasury —
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Growth signals

DRIVIN website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for DRIVIN is 240 monthly website visits, up 60% over the last three months. DRIVIN's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits240 3-month web change+60% 1-year team growth0%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

6 investors on the cap table

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Series A2 investors entered at this stage

  • Columbus Nova Technology Partners
  • Lightbank

Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors2 additional known investors

  • OPENLANE | KAR
  • Mountain Partners
Team profiled 9 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · Chicago HQ
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Market sentiment

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