
Tekion
Founded Year
2016Stage
Growth Equity | AliveTotal Raised
$600MValuation
$0000Last Raised
$200M | 9 mos agoMosaic Score The Mosaic Score is an algorithm that measures the overall financial health and market potential of private companies.
+124 points in the past 30 days
About Tekion
Tekion is a technology company that specializes in cloud-native platforms for the automotive industry. Its main offerings include dealer management systems (DMS), customer relationship management (CRM), digital retail solutions, and advanced analytics designed to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. The company primarily serves the automotive retail and enterprise sectors with a focus on integrating various aspects of dealership and manufacturer operations. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Pleasanton, California.
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Tekion named as Highflier among 6 other companies, including Impel, Orbee, and DealerOn.
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Tekion Patents
Tekion has filed 45 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- machine learning
- data management
- wireless networking

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9/26/2023 | 1/14/2025 | Parsing algorithms, Rotating disc computer storage media, Parser generators, Diagrams, Configuration files | Grant |
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Related Topics | Parsing algorithms, Rotating disc computer storage media, Parser generators, Diagrams, Configuration files |
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Latest Tekion News
Apr 2, 2025
Tekion , innovator of the first cloud-native platform serving the entire automotive retail ecosystem, today announced its latest integration with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250402103641/en/ Tekion named as SmartPath/MONOGRAM CRM provider With this approval, Toyota and Lexus dealers in the United States can now select Tekion's Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) as their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) provider operating within the SmartPath / MONOGRAM digital retail program. ARC is a comprehensive, cloud-native platform that includes retail, service, parts, accounting, customer relationship management, analytics and more in one seamless platform to help elevate and materially improve an auto retailer's end-to-end operations. Powered by AI, Tekion's CRM unifies data, streamlines processes and delivers best-in-class experiences, enabling dealers to increase profitability and customer retention. “Tekion's CRM brings simplicity and intelligence to dealership operations, perfectly aligning with Toyota's SmartPath vision,” said George Kang, EVP, Partner and OEM Solutions. “By streamlining workflows and centralizing customer data, we help dealers spend less time managing systems and more time building meaningful customer relationships.” To learn more about Tekion and its continued partnership with Toyota, visit https://go.tekion.com/toyota-dealers About SmartPath/MONOGRAM Toyota's SmartPath and Lexus' MONOGRAM digital retail solution empowers consumers to be in control of their buying experience, every step of the way. Customers can browse real-time dealer new & used inventory, compare pricing, and customize their payment options — all from the comfort of their home or on-the-go. The information is seamlessly synced between the SmartPath/Monogram Digital Retail tool and the CRM so the dealer receives real-time information along the customer's purchasing experience. About Tekion Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen disruption in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. For more information, visit www.tekion.com View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250402103641/en/ “By streamlining workflows and centralizing customer data, we help dealers spend less time managing systems and more time building meaningful customer relationships.” Contacts Marylou Hastert at press@tekion.com
Tekion Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Tekion founded?
Tekion was founded in 2016.
Where is Tekion's headquarters?
Tekion's headquarters is located at 5934 Gibraltar Drive, Pleasanton.
What is Tekion's latest funding round?
Tekion's latest funding round is Growth Equity.
How much did Tekion raise?
Tekion raised a total of $600M.
Who are the investors of Tekion?
Investors of Tekion include Dragoneer Investment Group, Index Ventures, Advent International, Durable Capital Partners, Hyundai Motor Company and 12 more.
Who are Tekion's competitors?
Competitors of Tekion include DealerCenter and 2 more.
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