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Key people at Tekne.
Tekne was founded in 2012 by Beeneet Kothari (Founder).
Tekne S.p.A. engineers and manufactures specialized vehicles and advanced electronic systems for defense and critical infrastructure. The company integrates proprietary radio frequency technologies, delivering solutions for electronic warfare, counter-IED, counter-UAS, and secure telecommunications. Its capabilities extend to stealth-reactive anti-drone platforms and robust 4x4 armored vehicles, designed with integrated cyber protection and seamless mission electronics.
A family-owned company rooted in Italy, Tekne significantly expanded its technical foundation in 2016 by acquiring a division from Thales. This strategic move integrated extensive expertise in proprietary radio frequency technologies, allowing the company to unify advanced electronics with specialized vehicle engineering. This origin highlights a deliberate focus on delivering integrated, high-performance systems.
Tekne’s integrated systems serve elite forces and critical infrastructure agencies across Europe and globally, including the Italian Army and NATO forces. The company's vision centers on spearheading the next generation of defense and infrastructure solutions through agile development and real-time insights. By translating frontline requirements into bespoke, IP-rich capabilities, Tekne aims to effectively counter evolving threats.
Tekne was founded in 2012 by Beeneet Kothari (Founder).
Tekne has 4 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.6B Debt / Series D in Metropolis in November 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | Metropolis | $1.6B Debt / Series D | Ramin Arani | DFJ, J.P. Morgan, MSD Partners, Slow Ventures, Softbank, Vista Equity Partners |
| Aug 3, 2021 | Bolt | $713.0M Other Equity | — | D1 Capital Partners, Ghisallo, G Squared, Naya, Sequoia Capital |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Ledger | $380.0M Series C | 10T Holdings | Andreessen Horowitz, Bowery Capital, Dragonfly Capital, Draper Associates, Felix Capital, FirstMark Capital, Innovius Capital, March Capital, NGC Ventures, Penglan, Sequoia Capital, Jacky Abitbol, Digital Currency Group, Draper Round Table, Draper Dragon, Will Turner, Financi Ext{e}re Agache, IAngels, Inherent Group, Korelya Capital, Uphold Ventures, Wicklow Capital |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Ola Consumer | $36.0M Other Equity | Tekne | — |
Key people at Tekne.