DAT

What DAT does

DAT (Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH) is a German automotive data and software provider headquartered in Ostfildern, with documented operating history of over 90 years and wholly-owned subsidiaries serving Turkey, Spain, and Czech/Slovak markets. The company aggregates vehicle specification data directly from manufacturers and importers, on which it builds a portfolio of B2B SaaS products anchored by the SilverDAT 3 platform. Core modules include VIN-based vehicle identification, manufacturer-data-driven repair cost calculation (including AZT spraying calculations and recovery times), used-vehicle valuation grounded in real dealer transaction data, claims management (DAT myClaim), and the PTI Service Portal, which delivers EU Regulation 2019/621-compliant technical inspection checklists in 24 languages. Adjacent products include SilverDAT Connect (fleet management with live telematics and CSRD sustainability reporting), FastTrackAI (AI-assisted vehicle damage detection), a dedicated EV residual-value valuation service, and a hardware-free telematics solution delivered through a partnership with High Mobility covering BMW, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford data.

DAT monetizes primarily through enterprise SaaS subscriptions (annual contracts invoiced in advance, with named-user or concurrent-user licensing options) combined with usage-based charges invoiced after each billing period. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales supplemented by regional subsidiaries and an Interface Partnership / API program that embeds DAT data into third-party platforms. Primary customer segments are repair shops, fleet operators and lease companies, insurance companies (usage-based insurance and claims automation), and vehicle dealerships, with secondary segments in vehicle testing organizations and e-mobility app providers. Operations span 22+ countries across Europe plus Korea and China, with GDPR compliance as a stated architectural constraint and a regulatory-protected position in EU periodical technical inspection data delivery.

The source data additionally attributes to DAT a set of freight-automation acquisitions (Convoy technology stack from Flexport, Trucker Tools, Outgo) and a January 2026 integration of the Convoy Platform into AscendTMS, alongside identification of Roper Technologies as parent. These signals appear to reference a parallel freight/logistics business line under a shared corporate parent rather than the German automotive data entity described above, and should be interpreted with caution.

Name

DAT

Legal name

Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH

Website

https://datgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DAT (Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH) is a German B2B SaaS provider of automotive data and software, serving repair shops, fleet operators, insurers, and dealerships across 22+ countries with its SilverDAT platform for vehicle identification, repair costing, valuation, and claims management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Data Software

NAICS

Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (33639)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Inspection, Damage Survey & Claims Handling (Condition Reports) (TLAHACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA)

Keywords

• Automotive data software
• Vehicle identification systems
• Repair cost estimation
• Used vehicle valuation
• Fleet management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostfildern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: DAT provides software access through annual subscription fees. Usage-independent charges are invoiced annually in advance for the contract term. The company operates on a SaaS model providing online access to their vehicle data systems.
2. Usage-Based Services: Usage-dependent charges are invoiced after the end of the respective billing period based on actual usage of DAT systems.
3. License Fees: Software licensing fees for enterprise deployments with named user restrictions and concurrent user limitations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DAT provides automotive data, software, and services for the automotive industry via its SilverDAT 3 platform. Core capabilities include vehicle identification through VIN/license plate decoding, manufacturer-based repair cost calculation, used vehicle valuation, claims management (DAT myClaim), AI-powered damage assessment (FastTrackAI), fleet management with live telematics (SilverDAT Connect), and the EU-mandated PTI Service Portal for periodical technical inspections.

Product overview

DAT (Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH) offers a comprehensive automotive data ecosystem built around its core SilverDAT 3 platform, which has been the industry standard for over 30 years. The product portfolio includes SilverDAT Connect for fleet management and vehicle data, specialized modules for vehicle identification (VIN), repair cost estimation, used vehicle valuation, and claims management (DAT myClaim), as well as AI-powered damage detection (FastTrackAI) and telematics data integration. The offerings serve repair shops, dealerships, fleet operators, insurance companies, and e-mobility providers across Europe through a network of subsidiaries in 23 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SilverDAT 3: Core automotive data and repair cost estimation software platform
• SilverDAT Connect
• FastTrackAI
• DAT myClaim
• PTI Service Portal
• weDAT

Products and services

• SilverDAT 3 Comprehensive automotive data and information system providing vehicle identification, repair cost calculation, used vehicle valuation, and damage documentation; primary software platform for repair shops, dealerships, and the automotive industry.
• SilverDAT Connect Fleet management and vehicle data software combining cross-brand vehicle configuration, VIN data, and live telematics on a single GDPR-compliant platform; for fleet operators, lease companies, and dealerships managing vehicle inventory, monitoring usage, and generating sustainability/CO2 reports.
• Vehicle Identification (SilverDAT VIN) Instant vehicle identification system using VIN or license plate number to retrieve complete factory specifications including engine, transmission, equipment packages, options, and paint codes; for automotive professionals needing accurate vehicle data.
• Repair Cost Estimation (SilverDAT Calculate) Professional vehicle damage calculation system based on manufacturer data; provides repair estimates including parts costs, labor hours, and spraying activities with detailed graphic component selection. Targets repair shops and insurance claims handlers.
• Used Vehicle Valuation (SilverDAT) Professional used vehicle valuation system delivering current market values based on real dealer sales data, considering equipment, condition, and providing future residual value forecasting; for dealerships and automotive retailers.
• Claims Management (DAT myClaim) Digital claims management system for processing vehicle damage claims, integrating with valuation and repair estimation workflows; for insurance companies and claims handlers.
• FastTrackAI AI-powered vehicle damage detection system that automates claims estimation using computer vision for efficient damage assessment; for insurers and claims processors.
• Vehicle Data and Telematics Integrated telematics data solution providing access to live vehicle data (mileage, fuel, location, diagnostics) without additional hardware, through integration with manufacturer-built telematics systems and High Mobility's platform; for insurers, fleets, and e-mobility app providers.
• Interface Partnership API integration services allowing third-party systems to connect with DAT products for data exchange and workflow automation; for software vendors and integrators embedding DAT data.
• PTI Service Portal Online portal providing periodical technical inspection (PTI) data for vehicle testers across EU countries, delivering exact inspection checklists based on VIN in 24 language versions; for vehicle testing organizations.
• Residual Value of Electric Cars Specialized vehicle valuation service for electric vehicles, addressing the unique residual value assessment needs of EVs; for dealerships, lease companies, and fleet operators with EV exposure.
• weDAT Web-based automotive data platform providing online access to DAT services for vehicle identification, repair estimation, and valuation; for automotive professionals needing browser-based access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Intermodal spot rate improvement tracked weekly with InTek Intermodal Index

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• High MobilitycoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership enabling DAT to provide telematics data without additional hardware. High Mobility's vehicle emulator technology allows DAT to access telematics data from connected vehicles including BMW, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford through a standardized, manufacturer-agnostic API. This partnership provides access to vehicle data including battery status, GPS location, mileage, and diagnostic information.
• Vehicle Manufacturers and ImporterscoreTechnology or IntegrationDAT receives vehicle specification data directly from manufacturers and importers as required by EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/621. This data includes technical specifications, equipment options, paint codes, and inspection-relevant information that forms the foundation of DAT's product offerings.
• Insurance PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAT works with insurance companies to provide vehicle data for usage-based insurance (PAYD), automated claims processing, and damage assessment. The company enables insurers to digitally access vehicle kilometer data and integrate telematics solutions into their insurance products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mitchell International:
• CCC Intelligent Solutions: CCC Intelligent Solutions is a leading US-based provider of automotive claims, repair estimating, and telematics software serving insurers, repairers, and OEMs. It is a broad incumbent competitor to DAT across repair cost estimation and claims management, with comparable AI/ML capabilities (e.g., CCC Estimate - STP, AI-powered damage detection).
• Audatex (Solera): Audatex, part of Solera (owned by Vista Equity Partners), is a global leader in automotive claims and repair estimation software with deep OEM data relationships. It is a broad incumbent directly comparable to DAT's repair cost calculation and valuation products, operating at larger global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dat-italia-srl

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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