The automotive repair industry faces an unprecedented challenge as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) become ubiquitous, now standard in 92% of new vehicles. These sophisticated software-dependent features, from automatic braking to adaptive cruise control, have made diagnostics and repairs significantly more complex and time-consuming for repair shops. Revv has developed an innovative platform that leverages AI and advanced large language models to optimize this workflow. Their system condenses hours of diagnostic research into seconds by aggregating data from over 60 sources, providing repair shops with clear, actionable repair packages for complex ADAS systems. Revv now works with over 2,100 repair locations, helping them report revenue increases of up to 75% after implementation through improving diagnostic accuracy and with comprehensive workflow support. The platform is hardware-agnostic and integrates with all existing shop equipment and estimation tools.
AlleyWatch caught up with Revv Cofounder and CEO Adi Bathla to learn more about the inspiration for the business, the company’s strategic plans, latest round of funding, which brings the company’s total funding raised to $33.3M, and much, much more…
Who were your investors and how much did you raise?
Revv recently completed a funding round, raising over $20M from Left Lane, Soma Capital, 1984, and Agalé Ventures.
Tell us about the product or service that Revv offers.
Revv’s platform leverages advanced large language models to condense hours of diagnostic research into seconds, aggregating data from over 60 sources to provide clear, actionable repair packages for complex ADAS systems like automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warnings. The hardware-agnostic system integrates seamlessly with all shop equipment and the full estimation software suite, ensuring immediate access to essential diagnostic information for all team members. Additionally, the embedded feedback loop from technicians enables continuous self-learning and improvement.
What inspired the start of Revv?
Revv was born in an auto repair shop, where I, an early product leader at Misfits Market, observed the difficulties technicians faced with increasingly software-dependent vehicles. Together with Rashmi Sinha, an engineer with a shared passion for modernizing offline industries, we developed a platform that not only tackled the technical demands but also captured the invaluable, intricate OEM data sitting in the brains of the most experienced technicians. This foundation enabled the initial product to rapidly gain traction, servicing over 30 auto repair shops prior to taking on any funding.
How is Revv different?
Revv differentiates itself by offering the most accurate diagnostics related to the vehicle’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and a comprehensive feature set that extends beyond ADAS calibration to support entire workflows. It enables repair shops to perform high-margin tasks efficiently, creating more revenue per vehicle.
What market does Revv target and how big is it?
Revv focuses on the automotive repair industry, serving body, collision, paint, dent & repair (PD&R), and calibration shops, along with the mechanical market. The ADAS market is experiencing significant growth, with its value projected to soar from $64B today to over $212B by 2034, fueled by transformative software solutions that enhance vehicle automation and safety.
What’s your business model?
Revv employs a banded, usage-based pricing model. Customers pay an upfront minimum order quantity (MoQ) fee and are charged for any usage exceeding the MoQ, as well as for premium features on a per-use basis.
How are you preparing for a potential economic slowdown?
Revv is well-positioned to navigate economic downturns by delivering measurable ROI for repair shops, helping them boost their bottom line in challenging times. Its technology detects missed billable ADAS procedures with significant revenue potential. By converting these overlooked opportunities into profit, Revv becomes an indispensable tool for shops during economic challenges.
What was the funding process like? What are the biggest challenges that you faced while raising capital?
Revv is an exceptionally technical product designed to solve a highly complex problem, which can take time to fully understand. However, this complexity is also one of Revv’s competitive advantages. The product’s ability to tackle such intricate challenges stems from countless hours spent earning the trust of technicians and collaborating closely to embed their expertise into its core logic. Technicians feel like true partners in this journey, turning the product’s technical complexity into a distinct advantage rather than a hurdle.
What factors about your business led your investors to write the check?
“After an extensive market analysis of AI applications that genuinely solve problems and add value to end customers, Revv is among the strongest we’ve seen,” said Dan Ahrens, Managing Partner at Left Lane Capital. “They’ve built a solution that demonstrates a deep understanding of industry needs, positioning them as an essential platform for modern vehicle repairs. Their team is exceptional, and we are excited to partner with them long term.” Revv’s rapid growth, robust technology, and strong adoption in the market demonstrate its value. Our customers also feel like they are truly on this journey with us. Investors were also drawn to its ability to address inefficiencies in a critical industry and its potential for scalability.
What are the milestones you plan to achieve in the next six months?
Revv’s focused on deepening customer workflow integrations. Whether that’s optimizing recently launched features like auto-quoting or introducing advanced documentation. The company also plans to expand its presence in the mechanical market.
What advice can you offer companies in New York that do not have a fresh injection of capital in the bank?
Fall obsessively in love with not just the problem you are solving, but who you’re solving it for. It might take time, it might take running lean, but these initial adopters will be your champions and in many cases their advocacy will make or break your fundability. Additionally, know your unit economics like the back of your hand. Squeeze out every decimal point you can. These will define the basis of ability to operate without a fresh injection of capital.
Where do you see the company going now in the near term?
In the near term, Revv aims to become the control point in automotive repair workflows, scaling its offerings to support shops globally and expanding its feature set.
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