CDK Global - About the company
CDK Global is an acquired company based in Hoffman Estates (United States), founded in 1972 by Christopher Gross. It operates as a Platform offering software and services for automotive retail operations. CDK Global has raised an undisclosed amount in funding, with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 1172 active competitors, including 55 funded and 124 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Epicor, MotorK and Tekion.
Company Details
Platform offering software and services for automotive retail operations. It provides tools to help dealerships and vehicle sellers manage inventory, sales processing, customer interactions, and dealer operations. The platform supports workflows across sales, service, and back-office functions to streamline business operations.
- Website
- www.cdkglobal.com/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@cdk.com, *****@eleadcrm.com
- Phone Number
- +1 **********
- Registered Address
- Windber, Pennsylvania
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1972
Location
Hoffman Estates, United States
Stage
Acquired
Latest Funding Round
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Apr 07, 2022
Investors
Ranked
5th among 1172 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$1B+ as on Jun 30, 2021
Employee Count
8,317 as on Aug 31, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by Brookfield Asset Management (Apr 07, 2022)
Legal entities associated with CDK Global
CDK Global is associated with 7 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cdk Global, Llc CIN: 487286 , United States, Active | Oct 14, 2014 | - | - | - |
CDK GLOBAL INC CIN: 32060553693 , United States, Active | - | - | - | |
CDK CIN: 40103256413 , Latvia, Active | Oct 29, 2009 | €0 - €1M (As on Dec 31, 2024) | 4 (As on Dec 31, 2022) | - |
KEYLOOP (NORGE) AS CIN: 930216402 , Norway, Active | May 19, 1981 | - | 8 (As on Dec 31, 2022) | |
CDK GLOBAL (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U72900TG2014PTC103685 , India, Active | Aug 08, 2014 | ₹100 - ₹500 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | 739 (As on Oct 31, 2024) | |
CDK GLOBAL, INC. CIN: 1609702 , United States, Active | $1B+ (As on Jun 30, 2021) | 3151 (As on Dec 31, 2023) | - | |
CDK FAMILY GROUP CORPORATION CIN: 833990896 , United States, Active | Dec 26, 999 | - | 5 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
CDK Global's acquisition details
CDK Global got acquired by Brookfield Asset Management on Apr 07, 2022 at an acquisition amount of $*****.
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CDK Global's funding and investors
CDK Global has raised funding over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Oct 27, 2014. Its latest funding round was a Post IPO round on May 2015 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. CDK Global has 3 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of CDK Global:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 2015 | 1138455 | Post IPO | 8741678 | 7810728 | 5739577 | 6447501 |
Oct 27, 2014 | 3093479 | Post IPO | 3535045 | 8385120 | 4813496 |
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CDK Global's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of CDK Global is Christopher Gross.
Here are the details of CDK Global's key team members:
- Christopher Gross: EVP and General Manager, Co-Founder of CDK Global and founder of 1 other company.
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CDK Global's employee count trend
CDK Global has 8,317 employees as of Aug 26. Here is CDK Global's employee count trend over the years:
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CDK Global's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of CDK Global include Epicor, MotorK and Tekion. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of CDK Global, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st |  Epicor 1972, Austin (United States), Acquired | Cloud-based enterprise resource planning software for the automotive industry | $229M | 72/100 | |
2nd | MotorK 2010, London (United Kingdom), Public | Cloud based digital marketing solutions for the automotive industry | $14.2M | 71/100 | |
3rd |  Tekion 2016, Pleasanton (United States), Series D | Provider of cloud-native platform for automotive retail and dealership operations | $600M | 71/100 | |
4th | Reynolds and Reynolds 1866, Dayton (United States), Acquired | Provider of retail management system, business forms, and related services | $24.8M | 70/100 | |
5th | CDK Global 1972, Hoffman Estates (United States), Acquired | Platform offering software and services for automotive retail operations | - | 69/100 | |
6th |  Automobile industry Internet platform Daxu 2012, Hangzhou (China), Public | SaaS-driven dealership management solutions for automotive dealerships | $578M | 61/100 | |
7th | Seez 2016, United Arab Emirates, Series C | Developer of an online P2P marketplace for used cars | $18M | 59/100 | |
8th |  TruVideo 2015, Wellesley (United States), Series C | SaaS-based marketing solutions for automotive dealerships | $40M | 59/100 | |
9th | Garaj Sepeti 2017, Istanbul (Turkey), Acquired | Vertical solutions for car owners & automotive workshops | $1.5M | 58/100 | |
10th |  Fullpath 2012, Miami (United States), Acquired | Provider of online marketplace for automotive dealership services | $40M | 58/100 |
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CDK Global's Investments and acquisitions
CDK Global has made 2 investments in companies including Ripcord and Automatic. CDK Global has also acquired 8 companies including CVR and Salty.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
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Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Jun 30, 2023 | Acquisition | 1992 | Orange (United States) | |
Sep 23, 2021 | Acquisition | 2019 | Salt Lake City (United States) | |
Jun 02, 2021 | Acquisition | 2013 | San Francisco (United States) |
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Reports related to CDK Global
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News related to CDK Global
Filter this listMedia has covered CDK Global for a total of 10 events in the last 1 year, 2 of them have been about partnerships and 1 about company updates.
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CDK Global Appoints Sudhakar Ramakrishna as President and CEOBusinessFortNight•Oct 06, 2026•CDK Global
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Spyne Integrates with CDK to Publish on Fortellis Marketplace, Enhancing Dealer OperationsAuto Remarketing•Sep 04, 2026•CDK Global
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Brookfield agrees to subordinate $675m CDK debt in maturity extension dealPrivate Equity Wire•Sep 01, 2026•Brookfield Asset Management, CDK Global
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Brookfield-backed CDK Global in talks over debt restructuring dealThe Wall Street Journal•Jun 10, 2026•CDK Global
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CDK Global Seeks Dismissal of Monopolization Claims in Rival Tekion's LawsuitLaw360•Apr 28, 2026•CDK Global
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Yooz Announces CDK Integration Through the Fortellis Marketplace with CDK Payment Remittance BetaBusiness Wire•Jan 29, 2026•Yooz, CDK Global
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CDK Introduces Customer Data Platform Embedded in Dealership Xperience SystemAuto Remarketing•Jan 23, 2026•CDK Global
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