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    Auto startup from ex Tesla CIO hits $4B after Dragoneer deal

    By Heidi LuoJuly 17, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • Tekion Corporation reaches $4 billion valuation after $200 million investment from Dragoneer Investment Group.
    • Former Tesla executive Jay Vijayan leads Tekion toward potential IPO, with focus on expanding technology offerings for auto dealers.

    OUR TAKE
    Tekion Corporation, an automotive technology startup founded by former Tesla CIO Jay Vijayan, has reached a valuation of more than $4 billion following a new $200 million investment from Dragoneer Investment Group. Founded in 2016, the California-based company provides advanced software solutions to automakers and dealers, aiming to revolutionise the sector with digital-first experiences. Although not yet profitable, Tekion expects to break even by next year and is considering an IPO in the foreseeable future, and plans to use the latest funding to expand its product range and customer support services.
    —Heidi Luo, BTW reporter

    What happened

    Tekion Corporation, an automotive technology company, has reached a valuation of more than $4 billion following an investment from Dragoneer Investment Group. The $200 million investment marks a significant milestone in Tekion’s financial progress, bringing its total investment to $441 million since its founding in 2016 in Pleasanton, California.

    This round of funding includes contributions from notable investors including Index Ventures, BMW i Ventures and Advent International. Led by co-founder and CEO Jay Vijayan, a former Chief Information Officer at Tesla, the company specialises in innovative software solutions for the automotive industry.

    Tekion targets manufacturers, retailers and other stakeholders with technology designed to streamline operations and improve the sales experience. With reported revenues between $100 million and $200 million, Tekion is expanding its presence in the automotive market and now serves prominent dealer groups including Asbury Automotive and Longo Toyota and Lexus, according to Vijayan.

    Also read: What is automotive technology?

    Also read: How are automotive companies using generative AI?

    Why it’s important

    Tekion’s rapid growth and significant valuation highlight the increasing demand for digital transformation in the automotive industry. As noted by Mike Volpi, Partner at Index Ventures, the automotive sector represents a significant portion of the US GDP and is in dire need of technological advancements.

    As an early investor in Tekion, Volpi believes the company is on track to become a public company with potential revenues in the billions as the market for its technology expands, particularly as car dealerships consolidate.

    “Automotive customers are increasingly seeking frictionless, digital-first experiences, and automotive retailers are seeking competitive advantage, business efficiencies and deep insights from powerful new technologies,” said Christian Jensen, partner at Dragoneer, in a statement.

    Although Tekion is not yet profitable, CEO Jay Vijayan has stated that the company is aiming to break even by next year. He also mentioned that an eventual IPO is likely on the horizon, although there is no immediate rush to go public. To make use of its latest influx of cash, Tekion plans to expand its product offering to car dealers and improve its customer support services.

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    Heidi Luo

    Heidi Luo is an intern reporter at Blue Tech Wave specialising in IT and tech trends. She graduated from Cardiff University. Send tips to h.luo@btw.media

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