Vinli Secures $13.5 Million in Series B Funding

Connected car and data intelligence platform provider Vinli closed $13.5 million in a Series B funding round led by global electric utility provider E.ON, The Westly Group, Hersh Family Investments, and Hal Brierley. Konrad Augustin, investment director at E.ON Scouting and Co-Investments, and Kenneth Hersh, will join Vinli’s board of directors.

According to the company, it is now on the fast track to add electric vehicles to its platform capabilities and expand its data intelligence platform, Era. A machine learning platform that facilitates the streaming from any data source into a secure and intelligent location, Era is designed to provide transparency of data, predictive visibility, and flexibility for real-time business and consumer insights.

The company plans to use the funding to broaden its mobility services and integrations to customers worldwide.