Kinetic Automation
Kinetic is revolutionizing the automotive repair industry by providing a modern infrastructure that leverages hardware, robotics, software, and AI. Their Kinetic Hubs automate digital collision repair, enabling businesses to repair modern vehicles with speed and precision. Kinetic ID is a free AI-powered software that identifies calibration needs after a collision. The company focuses on safety, convenience, performance, and aesthetics in vehicle repair. Kinetic supports collision repair centers, fleets, dealerships, and glass repair providers, aiming to adapt businesses to the evolving automotive landscape and increase their capacity and revenue.
Kinetic Automation
Kinetic is revolutionizing the automotive repair industry by providing a modern infrastructure that leverages hardware, robotics, software, and AI. Their Kinetic Hubs automate digital collision repair, enabling businesses to repair modern vehicles with speed and precision. Kinetic ID is a free AI-powered software that identifies calibration needs after a collision. The company focuses on safety, convenience, performance, and aesthetics in vehicle repair. Kinetic supports collision repair centers, fleets, dealerships, and glass repair providers, aiming to adapt businesses to the evolving automotive landscape and increase their capacity and revenue.
TL;DR
What: Digital repair infrastructure that uses robotics, hardware, software, and AI to automate collision repair and calibrations for EVs and ADAS-equipped vehicles.
Products: Kinetic Hubs (automated service hubs) and Kinetic ID (free AI-powered calibration identification software).
Funding: Total $31,000,000; Series B $21,000,000 closed 2024-06-20 (led by Menlo Ventures).
Founding: Founded in 2021; co-founders: Nikhil Naikal (CEO), Sander Marques (CTO), Christopher Weber (COO).
Headquarters: Santa Ana, California (U.S.).
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Collision repair and calibration for modern electric and ADAS-equipped vehicles.
Founded
2021
Industry
Automotive repair
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
10000000.00
Reported Series A with participation from Haystack Ventures, Automotive Ventures, and Shakti Ventures.
21000000.00
Series B participants include Lux Capital, Construct Capital, Haystack Ventures, plus strategic investments from Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures and Allstate Strategic Ventures.
Investor Signal
“Backed by Menlo Ventures (Series B lead), Lux Capital, Construct Capital, Haystack Ventures, Automotive Ventures, SHAKTI/Shakti Ventures, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, Allstate Strategic Ventures, and named individual backers.”