Vinli is a technology company.
Vinli has raised $14.0M across 1 funding round.
Vinli has raised $14.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Vinli is a Dallas-based technology company founded in 2014 that builds a connected car data intelligence platform, specializing in mobility solutions for fleets, insurance, and automotive sectors.[1][2][3][4] The platform aggregates data from aftermarket devices, OEM integrations, and phone GPS to deliver actionable insights on driver behavior, vehicle telematics, environmental factors, and global trends, enabling customers to cut costs, boost profits, and transform mobility businesses through customizable APIs, developer tools, and ready-made products like the ERA platform.[1][2][4] Serving major clients such as Samsung, Cox Automotive, Meineke, ALD Automotive, Stellantis’ Mobilisights, and Toyota Data Solutions, Vinli powers fleet management, insurance risk assessment, and data-driven decisions, with reported revenue of $7.5 million and a team of about 32 employees.[1][2][3][4] Its growth includes a $13.5 million Series B funding round in 2018 from investors like E.ON and The Westly Group, and recent 2025 partnerships signaling sustained momentum in the expanding connected vehicle market.[2][4]
Vinli emerged from a simple question: how could automotive data unlock new mobility applications in the evolving industry?[1] Founded in January 2014 by Mark Haidar, who now serves as Chairman, the company officially launched at TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield in September 2014, earning a spot as one of seven finalists from over 700 applicants.[1] This early validation propelled Vinli to develop the world's largest automotive mobile app ecosystem and most advanced connected vehicle platform, driven by a self-learning engine for data processing and API tools.[1][3] Key leadership includes CEO Matt Himelfarb, CTO Vann Walke, and Chief Creative Officer Ray Hernandez, supported by a global team of engineers, data scientists, and marketers guided by core values of integrity and drive to innovate.[3] Pivotal moments include securing $13.5 million in Series B funding and forging partnerships with automotive giants, evolving from a startup idea to an industry leader in mobility intelligence.[1][2][4]
Vinli rides the surge in connected vehicles and mobility-as-a-service, capitalizing on the proliferation of vehicle data amid electrification, autonomous driving, and smart city trends.[1][4] Its timing aligns with post-2020 accelerations in telematics adoption, driven by fleet digitization and insurance telematics demands, where market forces like rising data volumes from 5G-enabled cars and regulatory pushes for safety analytics favor platforms that synthesize multi-source intelligence.[2][4] By partnering with OEMs like Toyota and Stellantis, Vinli influences the ecosystem, enabling aftermarket innovations, reducing fleet risks, and accelerating data monetization, positioning it as a key enabler in the $100+ billion mobility tech space.[1][4]
Vinli's recent 2025 deals with Toyota Data Solutions and Stellantis Mobilisights, alongside a leadership pivot, signal acceleration toward dominating fleet and insurance telematics.[4] Next steps likely include expanding OEM integrations, AI-enhanced predictive analytics, and global scaling to capture shares in autonomous and EV fleets. Trends like edge computing, real-time risk modeling, and sustainable mobility will propel its growth, evolving Vinli from data aggregator to indispensable mobility intelligence backbone—much like how it turned a 2014 question into today's connected car revolution.[1][4]
Vinli has raised $14.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Vinli's investors include Future Energy Ventures, George Baker Sr..
Vinli has raised $14.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $14.0M Series B in February 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2019 | $14.0M Series B | Future Energy Ventures, George Baker Sr. |