Investment, Strategy, & Advisory for the Auto Tech Industry

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Executive Coaching

KENEKTR is well-positioned to assist founders and executives with their specific growth strategies. Whether you are in the start-up phase, experiencing mid-stage growth, or considering a potential investment or transaction, KENEKTR can meet your needs with the right financial partners and personalized strategy. Over the years, we have mentored multiple founders and executives and helped numerous companies move the needle in their strategic, marketing, and product initiatives.

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Performance Management

Performance management is the foundation of a high-performing organization. It creates clarity, accountability, self-awareness, and intentional development, ensuring employees are aligned, supported, and empowered to achieve both individual and organizational goals. Kenektr partners with your leadership team to design and implement a performance management process that reflects your culture, aligns with your strategic objectives, and is consistently embraced across the organization.

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M & A Strategy

Over the past six years, Kenektr has:

  • Advised in seven transactions

  • Invested in eight autotech companies

  • Partnered with various investment bankers

  • Mentored multiple founders and executives through the due diligence process

  • Helped numerous companies achieve their growth stage goals

Our Founders

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  • David Metter is a recognized leader, advisor, investor, and operator in the automotive technology industry, with more than 30 years of experience across automotive retail, SaaS, marketing technology, and growth strategy. His leadership at companies such as HookLogic, Autobase, and Impel is part of his story. Over the past six years, he has been directly involved in 7 transactions and 5 recapitalizations. He currently serves as an advisor, investor, and board member for multiple automotive technology companies, including Protomiq (formerly TradePending), Skaivision, and HopDrive. He and his wife are invested in several companies inside and outside the automotive industry.

    Throughout his career, Metter has worked closely with dealerships, OEMs, agencies, startup founders, and private equity stakeholders, giving him a unique perspective on what separates scalable automotive technology companies from those that struggle to gain traction. His experience includes helping companies navigate growth, operational scaling, strategic positioning, and acquisition readiness in one of the most relationship-driven industries in commerce.

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  • Loni Metter is a strategic and purpose-driven leader with over 25 years of experience driving growth, developing high-performing teams, and delivering measurable results. She specializes in coaching and mentoring executive women in the automotive industry, helping them strengthen leadership presence, navigate change, and lead with confidence. Known for her expertise in executive coaching, strategic change management, and client engagement, Loni brings vision, heart, and execution to every endeavor—empowering leaders and organizations to thrive.

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