Ekho

Thrilled to share a big milestone for Ekho — we’ve raised $17.3M across our Seed and Series A, led by Activant Capital, with participation from J.P. Morgan, Winnebago Industries, Y Combinator, RiverPark, and the Westcott Investment Group. Ekho started with a simple idea: build modern infrastructure for how people buy vehicles. Take the Tesla purchase model — and make it available to everyone. Sounds easy — until you’re staring down ancient dealership software, a combinatorics problem disguised as county-specific titling and registration, and integrating with 50 DMVs that prefer faxes to APIs 😅 Needless to say, it hasn’t been easy — and there’s still a long road ahead. But today, Ekho powers checkout for dozens of multinational OEMs and dealerships across the country. We've helped thousands of shoppers buy their vehicles, dealers get paid, and lenders have peace of mind — all online and in minutes, not days. Some things we’re proud of: - Turning a fragmented, offline process into a seamless online platform - Unlocking tens of millions in revenue for our OEM and dealer partners - Assembling an incredible (maybe best-ever?) team to build it all Huge thanks to our team and to our clients, partners, and shoppers for believing in this mission. If you’re into hard problems, regulated industries, or just love vehicles, we’re hiring: https://lnkd.in/enAZpPWY And if you’re in the market for a vehicle — for literally anything that moves — let me know. I know a guy 😎 Thanks to Axios for covering the Ekho story.

Very excited to share that the Ekho team has raised $17.3M, including a $15M Series A led by Activant Capital, with new participation from J.P. Morgan and Winnebago Industries—alongside continued support from Y Combinator, RiverPark, and Westcott Investment Group. When Chris Howard and I started Ekho, we had no idea we'd end up decoding 50 different DMV systems, digitizing wet signatures, and building F&I workflows that work without needing to consult Linda and her sacred fax machine. But here we are—powering online checkout for 20+ vehicle brands (4 public OEMs), helping dealers turn inventory, and enabling shoppers to complete an entire purchase (yes, even financing, registration, and taxes) in minutes. What we’ve learned: - Franchise laws are wild - Compliance is a personality trait - And yes, there is still a county in America that requires a notarized signature for golf cart registration Thanks to our team, our customers, our shoppers, and everyone who's bet on us. If you're into complex systems, government-grade edge cases, or just want to automate the DMV, we're hiring: https://lnkd.in/dPYBpP5t And if you're buying a motorcycle, UTV, golf cart, dirt bike—or anything with wheels—I’ll throw in free decals and an extended warranty. Thanks to Axios for covering our story.

The world’s oldest motorcycle brand just got a modern buying experience, powered by Ekho. Royal Enfield, in continuous production since 1901, just took a leap into the era of end-to-end online sales, and we’re proud to be behind it. Starting this week, shoppers in Florida can buy a brand-new Royal Enfield 100% online: choose your model, add accessories, secure financing, and complete all DMV paperwork—start to finish, from your phone. What makes this especially exciting: We’re turning dealer inventory. Every sale is fulfilled through a local Royal Enfield dealer, ensuring the people who’ve built the brand stay front and center. Huge shoutout to the Ekho team who made this happen—meeting dealers face-to-face, gathering feedback, and building trust every step of the way. Let’s ride. 🏍️ If you're a dealer or OEM focused on driving incremental volume or streamlining sales with less overhead, DM me! More on the launch here: 👉  https://lnkd.in/dqcV8ni9