# KUKUI

> KUKUI is a SaaS marketing and customer relationship platform built specifically for the automotive aftermarket. Its 'All-in-One Success Platform' connects directly to a repair shop's point-of-sale system and bundles branded websites, CRM, digital advertising, call tracking, online scheduling, text and email marketing, review management, and analytics so independent auto shops can track ROI, win new customers, and bring existing ones back. The Hawaiian word 'kukui' means enlightenment, and the company frames its job as giving shop owners clear, data-backed visibility into marketing that used to be a guessing game. More than 2,200 auto repair businesses across the U.S. and Canada run on the platform.

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- **Founders:** Ryan Wilmot (Founder & Product Architect), Ian Utile (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** Approximately 70 employees
- **Products:** Custom Websites, All-in-One Success Platform / CRM, Digital Advertising, Call Tracking & AI Call Analytics, Online Scheduling
- **Notable:** Named to the 2015 Inc. 500 list of America's fastest-growing companies., Grew to serve 2,200+ auto repair shops across the U.S. and Canada., Raised $27M Series A in 2019 to fund platform innovation and expansion.

## Products & services

- **Custom Websites** — Branded, conversion-focused websites built specifically for auto repair shops.
- **All-in-One Success Platform / CRM** — A CRM that integrates with the shop's point-of-sale system to track ROI, customer acquisition, retention, and feedback.
- **Digital Advertising** — Managed Google Ads and PPC campaigns for local auto shops, run as a Google Partner agency.
- **Call Tracking & AI Call Analytics** — Tracks and analyzes inbound phone calls so shops can attribute leads and improve booking.
- **Online Scheduling** — Live appointment scheduling tied to the shop's workflow.
- **Text & Email Marketing** — Automated customer communication and retention campaigns.
- **Review & Reputation Management** — Tools for collecting reviews, including AI-powered review responses.
- **Direct Mail & Loyalty** — Targeted direct mail campaigns and loyalty rewards programs.
- **Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI)** — Tools that support digital inspections and customer-facing transparency.

## Achievements

- Named to the 2015 Inc. 500 list of America's fastest-growing companies.
- Grew to serve 2,200+ auto repair shops across the U.S. and Canada.
- Raised $27M Series A in 2019 to fund platform innovation and expansion.
- Recognized Google Partner agency for managed advertising.

## Latest updates

- **2023-07** — Eric Harber appointed CEO, succeeding Lorie Sharp, bringing 25+ years of SaaS leadership (previously Diversis Capital and Flowroute).
- **2019-06** — Closed $27M Series A led by SSM Partners; Jim Tallman named Executive Chairman.

## Links

- Website: https://kukui.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kukuiit
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KukuiCorp
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KUKUIInc
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/kukuicorporation/

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