DRIVIN

Transportation · Chicago, United States · Founded 2015

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

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.

Keywords: data analytics, automotive, inventory management, risk optimization, pricing optimization, auction marketplaces, data science, vehicle recommendations, dealer tools, automotive technology

Valuation $0–100M

Headcount <100

Total funding $10–50M

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DRIVIN's talent

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Team profiled 9 named & role-tagged

Founders /100 quality score

Key operators 2 quality /100

Potential founders likely future founders

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Investors

4 investors on DRIVIN's cap table

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Series A 2 investors entered at this stage

Columbus Nova Technology Partners

Lightbank

Series B+ 2 investors entered at this stage

Standard Treasury

Silicon Valley Bank

Global footprint

Where DRIVIN has talent and traffic

Workforce by country

🇺🇸 United States · Chicago HQ

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