Tekion is a private cloud software company for automotive retail, offering an AI-native platform that unifies dealer, OEM, and consumer workflows.[2][5] It is headquartered in Pleasanton, California, and was founded by former Tesla executive Jay Vijayan.[1][3]
Access to pre-IPO shares is available to accredited investors through UpMarket.
Latest Price
$4B
Growth Equity Investment, 2024, Perplexity
UpMarket Estimate
$3.8B
Based on UpMarket valuation model
Previous Price
Series D 2021
How to Invest in Tekion Through UpMarket
Tekion shares are not on public exchanges. UpMarket provides accredited investors access through secondary market transactions.
Step 01
Verify accredited investor status
Confirm eligibility under SEC Rule 501 of Regulation D. Income or net worth threshold applies.
Step 02
Create an UpMarket account
Complete KYC/AML onboarding. Typically 1–2 business days. Licensed rep assigned on signup.
Step 03
Review available Tekion offerings
Full offering memoranda and risk disclosures provided before any commitment is required.
Step 04
Complete subscription documents
Review and sign subscription agreement. All documents handled digitally through the platform.
Step 05
Fund your investment
Wire transfer or ACH. $50K minimum. Funds held in custodial account until close.
Pre-IPO investments are illiquid, speculative, and involve risk of total loss of capital.
$1.3B+
UpMarket has brokered over $1.3 billion in alternative investments*
*Includes principal invested and appreciation of investments originated via the UpMarket platform based on historical trade volume and valuation estimates through March 31, 2026. Of the total, approximately $301 million is managed by UpMarket Management, with the remaining originated investments managed by affiliates. Past performance is not predictive of future results.
Valuation Growth Over Time
Post-money valuation by round
Previous roundsMost recent
Date
Round
PPS (split-adj.)
Valuation
2024
Growth Equity Investment
$4B
2021
Series D
2020
Series C
Tekion Revenue and Growth
Annual revenue
Why Investors Are Watching Tekion
Growth Signal
Tekion raised $200M at a valuation above $4B
Dragoneer invested $200 million in Tekion’s growth round, and the deal valued the cloud-native automotive retail platform at more than $4 billion. Forge Global also notes Tekion was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco.
Competitive Moat
Tekion’s platform drew backing from Advent, Exor, and dealers
Tekion said its $150 million Series C at more than a $1 billion valuation included Advent, Index Ventures, Exor, Airbus Ventures, and FM Capital. FM Capital’s LP base includes many top 100 U.S. dealers, tying the company to industry operators.
Market Opportunity
Tekion targets dealership software with cloud and AI features
Nasdaq Private Market describes Tekion as a cloud-built platform with machine learning and AI capabilities for a personalized consumer experience. The company operates in automotive retail software, a category that has attracted strategic capital from Alliance Ventures and private-market investors.
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No. As of March 2026, Tekion is a private company and does not trade on any public stock exchange. Accredited investors can access Tekion shares through UpMarket, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer that specializes in pre-IPO investments.
Tekion does not have a public stock price because it is privately held. The most recent known share price comes from its last funding round. Pre-IPO share prices on the secondary market may differ from the last round price depending on supply, demand, and market conditions.
Yes. Accredited investors can indicate interest in Tekion shares through UpMarket by filling out the form on this page or creating an account at upmarket.co. All pre-IPO offerings are subject to availability and require a $50,000 minimum investment. UpMarket is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and has brokered more than $500M in alternative investments since 2019.
Pre-IPO investments carry significant risks. Tekion shares are illiquid, meaning there is no public market to sell them quickly. There is no guaranteed exit timeline or return. The investment is speculative in nature, and investors should be prepared for the possibility of total loss. Valuations of private companies can fluctuate substantially between funding rounds. Investors should consult their financial advisor and review all offering documents before investing.
In a pre-IPO transaction, accredited investors purchase shares from existing shareholders (such as employees, early investors, or other holders) through secondary market platforms. The company itself does not issue new shares in these transactions. UpMarket facilitates these trades as a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, handling compliance, documentation, and settlement on behalf of both parties.
There are two primary exit paths for pre-IPO holdings: selling your shares on the secondary market to another buyer, or holding until the company completes an IPO or is acquired. Both paths are subject to transfer restrictions, company approval (right of first refusal), and market conditions. The timing of any exit is unpredictable, and investors should plan for a multi-year holding period.
The minimum investment for most pre-IPO offerings on UpMarket is $50,000. This amount may vary depending on the specific offering and share availability. There are no fees to create an UpMarket account or browse available investments. Investors only pay transaction-related fees when they complete an investment.
UpMarket's valuation estimate of is derived from a proprietary model that incorporates multiple data sources: funding round data (Caplight), revenue estimates (Sacra), secondary market pricing, and public company comparables. The model applies a private company discount to the public comp multiple to account for illiquidity and information asymmetry. This estimate is not investment advice and may differ substantially from the price at which shares actually trade.
Tekion’s AI-native cloud platform unifies dealer, OEM, and consumer workflows in automotive retail and generated $273.5M in 2025 revenue, after raising $200M at a valuation above $4B — accredited investors can access Tekion stock through UpMarket.