Kinetic Raises $21M Series B to Expand Digital Service Hubs for EVs and Advanced Vehicles
Kinetic, an automotive infrastructure company revolutionizing vehicle maintenance for electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous vehicles (AVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), has raised $21 million in Series B funding to accelerate its expansion of digital service hubs and enhance its technology and engineering talent base. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Santa Ana, California, Kinetic is building an infrastructure‑as‑a‑service platform to address the growing complexity of modern vehicle repair and calibration.
The $21 million Series B round was led by Menlo Ventures, alongside participation from returning investors Lux Capital, Construct Capital and Haystack Ventures. New strategic contributors to the round included Allstate Strategic Ventures and Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, the venture arms of major insurance companies, underscoring rising interest from traditional insurers in modern automotive service solutions.
Since raising its earlier Series A funding and launching its first Kinetic Hub service center, the company has expanded its network and operations rapidly. Kinetic currently operates multiple service hubs across key U.S. markets, including Las Vegas, Orange County, San Bernardino and Lake Elsinore in California, where certified technicians use the company’s proprietary AI, machine vision and robotics technology to deliver precision digital repair, programming and calibration services. The funding will support the launch of additional hubs in the coming months as demand grows for rapid and accurate servicing of vehicles equipped with complex digital systems.
Kinetic’s technology platform is designed to address a pressing challenge in the automotive industry: the shift from mechanical systems to software‑centric architectures in modern vehicles has made conventional maintenance and repair practices increasingly obsolete. Electric and advanced vehicles incorporate arrays of sensors, cameras, radar, lidar and other technologies that require specialized tools and expertise to diagnose, recalibrate and repair with precision. Kinetic’s service hubs combine AI‑driven diagnostics with robotics and computer vision to reduce the time, cost and uncertainty associated with digital repairs, while aiming to return vehicles to their factory‑engineered state of safety performance.
At a time when EV adoption continues its rapid trajectory, Kinetic’s services are seen as critical infrastructure for freeing drivers from long wait times and high repair costs tied to the complexity of connected vehicle systems. The company’s approach involves revenue-sharing partnerships with traditional collision repair centers, car dealerships, rental fleets and other vehicle service providers, allowing Kinetic’s digital tools and expertise to integrate directly into existing automotive ecosystems. This model not only broadens Kinetic’s footprint but also enables local partners to deliver advanced services without bearing the full cost of proprietary technology adoption.
Menlo Ventures’ lead investment highlights confidence in Kinetic’s potential to scale its operations and tackle structural gaps in automotive servicing. Representatives from the firm have noted the growing demand for solutions that streamline digital repair workflows and ease total cost of ownership for drivers as vehicles become more software-defined. Meanwhile, the participation of Allstate Strategic Ventures and Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures signals strategic interest from the insurance sector in supporting businesses that can reduce claims costs and improve repair outcomes for modern vehicles.
Returning backers Lux Capital, Construct Capital and Haystack Ventures have continued to support Kinetic’s mission, emphasizing the strength of the company’s leadership under co-founders Nikhil Naikal and Sander Marques, its differentiated technology stack, and the market opportunity tied to EV, AV and ADAS growth. Their ongoing investment underlines confidence in Kinetic’s ability to execute on both technology innovation and operational expansion.
Kinetic’s service model is built around precision and speed, offering critical services such as software reprogramming, sensor calibration, ADAS diagnostics and digital fixes that traditional repair facilities often struggle to provide. By leveraging software automation and robotics, the company aims to reduce repair cycle times and provide consumers, fleets and partners with faster turnarounds and consistent results—addressing key pain points in the rapidly evolving automotive aftermarket.
With its Series B funding secured, Kinetic is positioned to scale both its physical footprint and technological capabilities. The company plans to continue adding top engineering and technical talent to its team, expand its national network of service hubs and enhance the AI and robotics components that power its digital repair platform. As EV and AV adoption rises and vehicles become increasingly reliant on digital systems, Kinetic’s model aims to serve as foundational infrastructure for modern automotive care.
