Private company

Kavak

Logo: Kavak, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

Mexican online car platform

Kavak is a Mexican company that operates a platform for buying, selling, financing, and managing new and used cars and commercial vehicles, for both individuals and businesses. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Mexico City.² It was founded by Carlos García Ottati.¹ Its chief executive is Carlos García Ottati (since 2016).¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2016Founded¹

Industryautomotive industry, e-commerce¹
HeadquartersMexico City¹
Websitewww.kavak.com

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Kavak Lerma — Photo: Carolinasan1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons⁴

Kavak is a Mexican company that operates a platform for buying, selling, financing, and managing new and used cars and commercial vehicles, for both individuals and businesses. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Mexico City.²

The story

Founded by Carlos García Ottati in 2016.¹

Leadership

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Chief executive

Carlos García Ottati2016–now

20202025

FounderCarlos García Ottati¹
Chief executive officerCarlos García Ottati 2016 to now¹

Timeline

2016New chief executive Carlos García Ottati becomes CEO¹
2016Founded Founded¹

Links

Websitewww.kavak.com¹
WikipediaKavak (company)
More imagesWikimedia Commons
WikidataQ110938496

Sources

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WikidataKavak on Wikidata
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WikipediaKavak on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsKavak logo by Kavak, Public domain
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Wikimedia CommonsKavak photo by Carolinasan1, CC BY-SA 4.0