tekion
Cloud-native platform for automotive retail operations.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2016
- Employees
- 2,600
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Jay Vijayan
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Private Equity · $200M · 2024
- Subsidiaries
- Five64
About
What started as a vision to revolutionize automotive retail, Tekion has quickly evolved into a leading player in the cloud-based technology sector. Founded in 2016 by former Tesla executive Jay Vijayan, Tekion was built with the ambition to create seamless connections across the automotive retail industry. The company's flagship product, the Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC), combines cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data to streamline various dealership operations—from Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to Digital Retail and Advanced Analytics. With headquarters in Pleasanton, California and additional offices in Bengaluru and Chennai, Tekion has expanded globally, offering innovative solutions that enhance the consumer experience while boosting operational efficiency. By integrating tools such as Digital Retail and Customer Management Systems, Tekion empowers dealerships to optimize their operations and cater to modern consumer needs. The company’s mission is guided by a commitment to delivering delightful and effective cloud applications that drive transformation in automotive retail.