Kinetic

Kinetic

AI-powered robotic maintenance centers for EVs/AVs

Overview

Kinetic Auto provides the Kinetic Center, an all-in-one digital vehicle maintenance system for electric and autonomous vehicles used by repair shops and fleet operators. It combines robotics, proprietary AI, and in-house expertise to service modern vehicles with speed and precision without costly new equipment. The center uses sensors and data to streamline the workflow from pickup to drop-off, reducing end-to-end cycle time from 24 hours to about 60 minutes and improving target placement accuracy from 5 cm to 0.5 cm. Its goal is to modernize automotive maintenance for the next generation of vehicles, offering turnkey, potentially subscription-based solutions.

About Kinetic

Simplify's Rating
Why Kinetic is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Automotive & Transportation

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$31M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • June 24, 2026 Phoenix and Inglewood openings deepen Western market coverage.
  • Kinetic Vision launched July 2026, speeding estimates and reducing carrier disputes.
  • CCC ONE integration and free Kinetic ID lower shop adoption friction.

What critics are saying

  • Bosch, Snap-on, Autel, and Hunter commoditize calibration tools by 2027.
  • Kinetic lacks pre- and post-scan documentation, weakening insurer trust today.
  • The hub-heavy model burns capital; slower utilization destroys 2026 expansion economics.

What makes Kinetic unique

  • Kinetic combines robotics, AI, and calibration services in one hub network.
  • Kinetic Vision and Kinetic ID digitize estimates and calibration detection.
  • June 24, 2026 expansion spans 11 locations across four states.

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Funding

Total Funding

$31M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$35M
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$45M
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$100M
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

16%
Quandec Corporation
Jun 25th, 2026
Kinetic enters Arizona with two Phoenix ADAS hubs, opens first Los angeles-area location.

Kinetic enters Arizona with two Phoenix ADAS hubs, opens first Los angeles-area location. Kinetic, which operates a network of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) calibration and diagnostics hubs, has opened three new facilities - two in Phoenix and one in Inglewood, California - expanding its third-party calibration network to 11 locations across four states. The Phoenix openings mark the company's entry into Arizona. The hubs provide appraisal, diagnostics, programming and calibration services for ADAS-equipped vehicles, serving collision repair facilities and dealerships in the Phoenix metro area and southern Los Angeles County. As ADAS content becomes standard across the vehicle fleet and calibration requirements grow more complex, a growing number of collision repair facilities outsource

Yahoo Finance
Jun 24th, 2026
Kinetic opens three ADAS and autonomous vehicle service hubs across Phoenix and Los Angeles

Kinetic, an AI-enabled service hub operator for modern vehicles, has opened three new facilities: two in Phoenix, marking its first entry into Arizona, and one in Los Angeles. The hubs provide precision appraisal, diagnostics, programming and calibration services for vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicle platforms. The facilities use Kinetic's proprietary AI, computer vision and robotics technology, including Kinetic Vision for repair estimates and Kinetic ID for identifying calibration needs. The Phoenix locations span 6,000 and 8,600 square feet, whilst the 8,000-square-foot Inglewood facility serves various Los Angeles County communities. Founded in 2021, Kinetic now operates 11 locations across California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona, supporting the growing demand for specialised ADAS calibration services.

Quandec Corporation
Oct 29th, 2025
Kinetic Launches AI Imaging System for Collision Repair Facilities

Kinetic launches AI imaging system for collision repair facilities. Kinetic announced the launch of an AI-powered imaging system designed to speed up the collision repair estimating process. The system, called Kinetic Vision, uses computer vision to scan damaged vehicles and create 3D digital models. The company's data analytics system, Kinetic Intelligence, then generates repair estimates, which are reviewed by estimators before being sent to insurance carriers and customers. Kinetic said the system aims to reduce disputes between repairers and insurers over estimates and cut the time needed to approve repairs. "Kinetic is focused on modernizing the collision repair industry with technology that improves accuracy, efficiency and trust," said Nikhil

Autobody News
May 20th, 2025
Kinetic Automation Raises $10M for Expansion

Kinetic Automation, an ADAS calibration start-up, is expanding its "hub-and-spoke" model in major U.S. cities, focusing on ADAS and electric vehicle recalibrations. The company plans to increase site openings from one per quarter to one per week over 24 months. Kinetic raised $10 million in Series A funding in October 2023 and $21 million in June, with investors including Menlo Ventures and Liberty Mutual. The company aims to partner with MSOs and explore new markets and technologies.

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