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Kinetic
Kinetic is ushering in the next generation of mobility (EVs, AVs) with a network of highly automated service centers
About Kinetic
Kinetic Auto is a forward-thinking startup revolutionizing vehicle maintenance for electric and autonomous vehicles. The company operates in the automotive service industry, focusing on the rapidly growing market of modern, digitized vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with advanced technologies such as ultrasonic sensors, radar, and cameras, which significantly increase the complexity of repairs and maintenance.
Kinetic Auto serves a diverse range of clients, including automotive repair shops, fleet operators, and potentially individual vehicle owners who seek efficient and precise maintenance solutions. The company's primary offering is the "Kinetic Center," an all-in-one digital vehicle maintenance solution. Each Kinetic Center is equipped with cutting-edge robotics, proprietary artificial intelligence (AI), and in-house expertise, enabling repair shops to modernize and future-proof their operations without incurring the high costs of new equipment, software updates, or additional staff.
The business model of Kinetic Auto is based on providing these Kinetic Centers to repair shops and other clients, allowing them to service modern vehicles with unparalleled speed and precision. The company generates revenue through the sale and possibly subscription or leasing of these Kinetic Centers, as well as through ongoing support and maintenance services.
Kinetic Auto's value proposition lies in its ability to significantly reduce the time and effort required for vehicle maintenance. For example, the average end-to-end cycle time from vehicle pick-up to drop-off is reduced to just 60 minutes, compared to 24 hours with traditional methods. Additionally, the precision of their service is enhanced, with target placement tolerance improved from 5 cm to 0.5 cm.
In summary, Kinetic Auto is transforming the automotive maintenance landscape by providing innovative, efficient, and precise solutions for the next generation of vehicles.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Costa Mesa, United States
- Employees
- 76
- Open positions
- 33
- Dealroom signal
- 88.4/100
- Industry
- Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Maintenance
- Sector
- Transportation, Aftermarket Solutions, Insurtech Related, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Jun 2024 | $21M | $84M | Lux Capital · Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures · Menlo Ventures · Haystack | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Oct 2023 | $10M | $40M | Qasar Younis · Lux Capital · Haystack · Rick Wagoner | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Kinetic is 6.3K monthly website visits, up 1.6% over the last three months. Kinetic's team grew 8.6% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A11 investors entered at this stage
Qasar Younis
Lux Capital
Haystack
Rick Wagoner
Construct Capital
SHAKTI
Gokul Rajaram
Automotive Ventures
Menlo Ventures
Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures
Allstate Strategic Ventures
Other known investors4 additional known investors
HELLA
HELLA Ventures
Keval Desai
Marco Marinucci
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