General Motors

General Motors, established in 2009, is a multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. It specializes in the manufacture and sale of cars, trucks, and vans, offering a wide range of models including sedans, SUVs, pick-up trucks, and hybrid vehicles. The company operates globally, with a significant presence in the United States, China, Brazil, and Europe. In addition to vehicle production, General Motors provides parts and accessories, vehicle safety and security services, and offers used vehicles. The company also has an investment arm, GM Ventures, which focuses on growth-stage companies in areas such as advanced propulsion, connected vehicles, and advanced materials, aiming to foster innovation in the automotive industry. General Motors is among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales and has a rich history, having led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years.

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Past deals in Automotive

Yoshi

Series C in 2024
Yoshi, Inc. is a company that specializes in on-demand gas delivery and automotive services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Yoshi provides fuel delivery directly to parked vehicles, as well as scheduled refueling and concierge services. In addition to fuel, the company offers oil changes and car washes, ensuring that customers can maintain their vehicles without interrupting their daily routines. Yoshi also features an application that allows users to view local gas prices and access additional vehicle care details. The company primarily serves customers in the Greater Atlanta, Nashville, and San Francisco Bay areas, with a mission to keep vehicles moving efficiently and sustainably while delivering high-quality customer service.

Neural Propulsion Systems

Series B in 2024
Neural Propulsion Systems is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California. The company specializes in developing advanced autonomous sensor technology aimed at reducing transportation accidents. Its flagship product is a multi-modal sensor system designed to enhance reliability by utilizing simultaneous and multi-band detection capabilities. This system integrates sensor data processing through a network of custom signal processing chips, catering to the needs of autonomous vehicle manufacturers, as well as industries reliant on radar and camera technologies. Neural Propulsion Systems focuses on improving safety and efficiency in transportation through innovative sensor solutions.

Tooling & Equipment International

Acquisition in 2023
Tooling & Equipment International offers complete turnkey packages of tooling, fixtures, and automation systems to high volume foundries. They also build pre-production and production prototype aluminum castings for a wide variety of industries.

Niron Magnetics

Venture Round in 2023
Niron Magnetics, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company founded in 2013, specializing in the development and manufacturing of permanent magnets made from advanced iron nitride materials. These innovative magnets are designed for various industrial applications, including motors and generators, where they offer enhanced performance and efficiency. Niron's iron nitride magnets feature high magnetization and greater magnetic flux density compared to traditional ferrite and NdFeB-based magnets, enabling manufacturers in sectors such as automotive and computing to reduce size and weight without sacrificing power or torque. Additionally, Niron Magnetics collaborates with government entities and investors to promote national security initiatives through their cutting-edge technology.

UVeye

Series D in 2023
UVeye Ltd. is a technology company specializing in the development of automatic vehicle inspection systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Stamford, Connecticut, the company utilizes advanced camera technologies and computer algorithms to thoroughly examine vehicles, focusing on the undercarriage, tires, and exterior. Its systems are capable of detecting anomalies such as oil leaks, rust, paint damage, tire issues, and other modifications within seconds. UVeye's products include stationary and mobile inspection units, equipped with multiple high-resolution cameras that generate 3D images and employ machine learning for real-time analysis. The company serves a diverse clientele, including government entities, automotive manufacturers, and private enterprises, with installations at over 200 sites globally. Notable partnerships with major automotive brands have further solidified its presence in the market, enhancing vehicle maintenance and security protocols.

Envisics

Series C in 2023
Envisics Limited is an automotive technology company based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, specializing in the design and development of holographic projection systems and computation algorithms for head-up and head-mounted displays. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on light manipulation through phase-only holography, leveraging advanced holographic and laser-based technologies to deliver high-quality images. Envisics aims to transform automotive displays and enhance the in-car experience by partnering with leading automakers and tier-one suppliers. Its dynamic holography platform enables the creation of head-up display images that overlay information seamlessly onto the driver’s field of view, thereby improving safety and providing essential driving information without distraction.

MycoWorks

Venture Round in 2022
MycoWorks is a biotech company that specializes in producing sustainable materials derived from mycelium, the root structure of fungi. By utilizing this natural resource, MycoWorks offers innovative alternatives to conventional plastic foams, synthetic textiles, and leather. Their products are designed to be energy-efficient and biodegradable, catering to various industries, including aerospace, automotive, apparel, and architectural interiors. Through a carbon-negative process, the company transforms agricultural byproducts and mycelium into high-quality materials, allowing clients to access rapidly grown, eco-friendly leather substitutes. MycoWorks aims to address environmental concerns associated with traditional materials while promoting the use of bio-based solutions.

UVeye

Venture Round in 2022
UVeye Ltd. is a technology company specializing in the development of automatic vehicle inspection systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Stamford, Connecticut, the company utilizes advanced camera technologies and computer algorithms to thoroughly examine vehicles, focusing on the undercarriage, tires, and exterior. Its systems are capable of detecting anomalies such as oil leaks, rust, paint damage, tire issues, and other modifications within seconds. UVeye's products include stationary and mobile inspection units, equipped with multiple high-resolution cameras that generate 3D images and employ machine learning for real-time analysis. The company serves a diverse clientele, including government entities, automotive manufacturers, and private enterprises, with installations at over 200 sites globally. Notable partnerships with major automotive brands have further solidified its presence in the market, enhancing vehicle maintenance and security protocols.

Wejo

Post in 2021
Wejo Group Ltd specializes in the aggregation and analysis of connected vehicle data, partnering with automotive manufacturers to harness authentic data streams from vehicles equipped with numerous sensors. The company processes billions of data points globally, offering insights that cater to a diverse range of sectors, including public and private organizations, traffic analysts, smart city planners, and automotive suppliers. Utilizing its proprietary cloud software and analytics platform, Wejo Neural Edge, the company transforms high-volume datasets into actionable insights. These insights aim to enhance driver safety, improve urban livability, and optimize the overall driving experience. Wejo's commitment to ethical data usage ensures that its solutions deliver significant customer and economic value, facilitating advancements in mobility and urban planning across North America and Europe.

Momenta

Corporate Round in 2021
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup based in Beijing that specializes in developing advanced software solutions for full autonomy in vehicles. The company leverages deep learning technologies for perception, high-definition semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning, providing multi-level autonomous driving solutions alongside big data products and services. Momenta's team includes leading experts in computer vision and deep learning, contributing to the company's innovative approach to autonomous driving. Their technology is designed to enhance driving efficiency and safety, aiming to improve the overall experience for users through artificial intelligence.

Oculii

Venture Round in 2021
Oculii Corp., based in Beavercreek, Ohio, specializes in developing advanced radar sensors and AI software for various applications, including intelligent transportation, automotive, aerial, and consumer sectors. The company's key products are radar sensors that provide real-time 4D tracking information, enabling accurate 3D positioning and speed detection. These sensors are used in automotive safety systems, traffic management, airborne and medical applications, as well as automated speed enforcement systems. Oculii's innovative Virtual Aperture Imaging radar technology enhances radar resolution without increasing the physical size of the sensor, making it more affordable and scalable. The company collaborates with industry leaders to deliver high-performance, all-weather, and low-cost perception technology for autonomous systems.

AEye

Post in 2021
AEye, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing advanced vision hardware, software, and algorithms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company’s proprietary 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform integrates solid-state active LiDAR with artificial intelligence and a low-light HD camera, enabling precise and reliable perception of surroundings. AEye's products, including the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, along with its iDAR platform, are designed to improve safety and performance in dynamic applications by providing faster, more accurate information. The AE100 Robotic Perception System and the modular AE200 sensor further exemplify AEye’s commitment to high-performance sensing solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, California, AEye also has a global presence with offices in Germany and Korea, serving a diverse customer base primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Algolux

Series B in 2021
Algolux is a Canadian AI software company specializing in advanced perception solutions for a variety of applications, including automotive advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles, and video security. Founded on innovative research at the intersection of deep learning, computer vision, and computational imaging, the company provides robust and scalable tools that enhance image quality and optimize camera architectures. Algolux utilizes machine learning and deep perception technology to deliver cloud-based video analytics and embedded software, enabling clients to achieve superior results under diverse conditions, such as extreme lighting and adverse weather. The company's focus on safety and efficiency positions it as a leader in the development of solutions for both existing camera systems and new designs.

Lordstown Motors

Post in 2020
Lordstown Motors is an automotive company focused on the development and manufacture of light-duty electric trucks aimed at fleet customers. The company operates engineering, research, and development facilities located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and Irvine, California. Its flagship vehicle, the Endurance, is an all-electric pickup truck that is currently in the final design and testing phase at its facility in Lordstown, Ohio. As of now, the company has not yet launched a completed product to the market.

Envisics

Series B in 2020
Envisics Limited is an automotive technology company based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, specializing in the design and development of holographic projection systems and computation algorithms for head-up and head-mounted displays. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on light manipulation through phase-only holography, leveraging advanced holographic and laser-based technologies to deliver high-quality images. Envisics aims to transform automotive displays and enhance the in-car experience by partnering with leading automakers and tier-one suppliers. Its dynamic holography platform enables the creation of head-up display images that overlay information seamlessly onto the driver’s field of view, thereby improving safety and providing essential driving information without distraction.

Nikola Motor Company

Post in 2020
Nikola Motor Company is an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric trucks, and associated energy solutions, with the goal of transforming the transportation industry on a global scale. Nikola gained significant attention for its ambition to revolutionize the trucking sector through innovative electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. Initially, the company focused on creating zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell trucks designed for long-haul commercial use, with a range of up to 1,200 miles. Additionally, Nikola planned to establish hydrogen refueling infrastructure to support its vehicles, further enhancing its commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.

Yoshi

Series B in 2020
Yoshi, Inc. is a company that specializes in on-demand gas delivery and automotive services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Yoshi provides fuel delivery directly to parked vehicles, as well as scheduled refueling and concierge services. In addition to fuel, the company offers oil changes and car washes, ensuring that customers can maintain their vehicles without interrupting their daily routines. Yoshi also features an application that allows users to view local gas prices and access additional vehicle care details. The company primarily serves customers in the Greater Atlanta, Nashville, and San Francisco Bay areas, with a mission to keep vehicles moving efficiently and sustainably while delivering high-quality customer service.

Wejo

Series B in 2019
Wejo Group Ltd specializes in the aggregation and analysis of connected vehicle data, partnering with automotive manufacturers to harness authentic data streams from vehicles equipped with numerous sensors. The company processes billions of data points globally, offering insights that cater to a diverse range of sectors, including public and private organizations, traffic analysts, smart city planners, and automotive suppliers. Utilizing its proprietary cloud software and analytics platform, Wejo Neural Edge, the company transforms high-volume datasets into actionable insights. These insights aim to enhance driver safety, improve urban livability, and optimize the overall driving experience. Wejo's commitment to ethical data usage ensures that its solutions deliver significant customer and economic value, facilitating advancements in mobility and urban planning across North America and Europe.

NanoSteel

Venture Round in 2018
NanoSteel is an advanced materials company focused on the design and commercialization of patented steels with superior mechanical properties derived from their nano-scale microstructure. It specializes in proprietary alloys intended for automotive lightweight applications, developing multiple generations of ferrous materials innovations, including metallic coatings and additive manufacturing powders. With over 300 patents filed and granted globally, NanoSteel's nanostructured steel designs deliver next-generation performance across various industrial sectors, including oil and gas, mining, cement, concrete, and power. Its advanced high strength steel (AHSS) sheet material is particularly significant, as it aims to transform steel usage in the automotive industry by enabling manufacturers to produce new, lightweight vehicles that comply with stringent fuel economy regulations while avoiding costly production processes.

Wejo

Series A in 2018
Wejo Group Ltd specializes in the aggregation and analysis of connected vehicle data, partnering with automotive manufacturers to harness authentic data streams from vehicles equipped with numerous sensors. The company processes billions of data points globally, offering insights that cater to a diverse range of sectors, including public and private organizations, traffic analysts, smart city planners, and automotive suppliers. Utilizing its proprietary cloud software and analytics platform, Wejo Neural Edge, the company transforms high-volume datasets into actionable insights. These insights aim to enhance driver safety, improve urban livability, and optimize the overall driving experience. Wejo's commitment to ethical data usage ensures that its solutions deliver significant customer and economic value, facilitating advancements in mobility and urban planning across North America and Europe.

Algolux

Series A in 2018
Algolux is a Canadian AI software company specializing in advanced perception solutions for a variety of applications, including automotive advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles, and video security. Founded on innovative research at the intersection of deep learning, computer vision, and computational imaging, the company provides robust and scalable tools that enhance image quality and optimize camera architectures. Algolux utilizes machine learning and deep perception technology to deliver cloud-based video analytics and embedded software, enabling clients to achieve superior results under diverse conditions, such as extreme lighting and adverse weather. The company's focus on safety and efficiency positions it as a leader in the development of solutions for both existing camera systems and new designs.

Yoshi

Series A in 2017
Yoshi, Inc. is a company that specializes in on-demand gas delivery and automotive services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Yoshi provides fuel delivery directly to parked vehicles, as well as scheduled refueling and concierge services. In addition to fuel, the company offers oil changes and car washes, ensuring that customers can maintain their vehicles without interrupting their daily routines. Yoshi also features an application that allows users to view local gas prices and access additional vehicle care details. The company primarily serves customers in the Greater Atlanta, Nashville, and San Francisco Bay areas, with a mission to keep vehicles moving efficiently and sustainably while delivering high-quality customer service.

Ushr

Series A in 2017
Ushr, Inc. is a company focused on advancing autonomous vehicle navigation through its high-definition mapping technology and software. Established in June 2017 as a spin-off from GeoDigital, Inc., and headquartered in Detroit, Ushr specializes in interpreting and conveying street-level navigation details to enhance the travel experience for autonomous vehicle passengers. The company’s innovative software integrates vehicle sensors with on-road cameras, providing critical real-world information that supports precise steering, safer vehicle control, and improved directional predictability. By prioritizing safety and efficiency, Ushr is positioning itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of autonomous vehicle technology.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2017
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.

Strobe

Venture Round in 2017
Strobe aims to speed up the adoption of the autonomous vehicle by introducing high performance, cost efficient solutions. The company was founded in September 2014 and is based in Pasadena, California. Strobe advances the adoption of the autonomous vehicles by introducing high performance, cost efficient LiDAR solutions.

Nauto

Series B in 2017
Nauto, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in software solutions for autonomous and commercial vehicles. Founded in 2015, Nauto develops an intelligent driver safety system that utilizes an after-market dual-camera device to collect and analyze visual data in real-time, aiming to reduce distracted driving and prevent collisions. This system includes features such as GPS, wireless connectivity, and night vision support, allowing fleet managers to monitor driver performance and vehicle safety effectively. Nauto also offers VERA (Vision Enhanced Risk Assessment), a scoring system that rates the frequency and severity of distracted driving incidents. The company collaborates with strategic partners including Allianz Insurance, Toyota, and BMW, and has expanded its presence with subsidiary locations in Dublin, Ireland, and Tokyo, Japan. Through its innovative technology, Nauto enhances safety and productivity for fleets while contributing to the advancement of self-driving technology.

SDC Materials

Venture Round in 2017
SDCmaterials is a privately held company that was founded in 2004 with a vision centered on Revolutionizing Materials Engineering. Their corporate mission is to create novel, high value, nano‐enhanced products that are easily integrated into Their customers’ manufacturing processes. The company’s primary focus is emission control catalyst ingredients for the automobile industry. SDC has developed proprietary catalytic materials fabrication and integration processes that are enabling step‐function improvements in the performance efficiencies of the underlying precious metals that are key to emissions control.

Alphabet Energy

Venture Round in 2017
Alphabet Energy, Inc. is a company that specializes in waste heat recovery technology, transforming waste heat into electricity. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with an additional office in Houston, Texas, the company offers a range of products, including power generating combustors, thermoelectric devices, and exhaust heat recovery generators designed for various applications. Their innovative thermoelectric approach, developed from research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, allows for large-scale production at low cost using sustainable materials. Alphabet Energy's solutions cater to diverse industries such as automotive, oil and gas, manufacturing, and defense, enabling customers to enhance fuel efficiency and generate electrical power from waste heat sources.

Alphabet Energy

Venture Round in 2017
Alphabet Energy, Inc. is a company that specializes in waste heat recovery technology, transforming waste heat into electricity. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with an additional office in Houston, Texas, the company offers a range of products, including power generating combustors, thermoelectric devices, and exhaust heat recovery generators designed for various applications. Their innovative thermoelectric approach, developed from research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, allows for large-scale production at low cost using sustainable materials. Alphabet Energy's solutions cater to diverse industries such as automotive, oil and gas, manufacturing, and defense, enabling customers to enhance fuel efficiency and generate electrical power from waste heat sources.

SDC Materials

Venture Round in 2017
SDCmaterials is a privately held company that was founded in 2004 with a vision centered on Revolutionizing Materials Engineering. Their corporate mission is to create novel, high value, nano‐enhanced products that are easily integrated into Their customers’ manufacturing processes. The company’s primary focus is emission control catalyst ingredients for the automobile industry. SDC has developed proprietary catalytic materials fabrication and integration processes that are enabling step‐function improvements in the performance efficiencies of the underlying precious metals that are key to emissions control.

NanoSteel

Venture Round in 2016
NanoSteel is an advanced materials company focused on the design and commercialization of patented steels with superior mechanical properties derived from their nano-scale microstructure. It specializes in proprietary alloys intended for automotive lightweight applications, developing multiple generations of ferrous materials innovations, including metallic coatings and additive manufacturing powders. With over 300 patents filed and granted globally, NanoSteel's nanostructured steel designs deliver next-generation performance across various industrial sectors, including oil and gas, mining, cement, concrete, and power. Its advanced high strength steel (AHSS) sheet material is particularly significant, as it aims to transform steel usage in the automotive industry by enabling manufacturers to produce new, lightweight vehicles that comply with stringent fuel economy regulations while avoiding costly production processes.

SDC Materials

Venture Round in 2016
SDCmaterials is a privately held company that was founded in 2004 with a vision centered on Revolutionizing Materials Engineering. Their corporate mission is to create novel, high value, nano‐enhanced products that are easily integrated into Their customers’ manufacturing processes. The company’s primary focus is emission control catalyst ingredients for the automobile industry. SDC has developed proprietary catalytic materials fabrication and integration processes that are enabling step‐function improvements in the performance efficiencies of the underlying precious metals that are key to emissions control.

Delta ID

Venture Round in 2016
Delta ID Inc. is a company that specializes in biometric identity and authentication solutions using iris recognition technology. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Newark, California, the company has developed the ActiveIRIS system, which includes both cloud-based solutions and integrated hardware for mobile devices, personal computers, and vehicles. This technology enables the identification and authentication of individuals by scanning their irises, allowing for applications in driver identification, monitoring, and cabin personalization in cars, as well as seamless integration with mass-market computing devices. Delta ID focuses on creating reliable and efficient biometric products that enhance user security and convenience in various settings. The company operates as a subsidiary of Fingerprint Cards AB.

feezu.cn

Venture Round in 2016
Feezu, established in November 2014 and based in Beijing, is a leading car-sharing company recognized as a National High-tech Enterprise. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive package of self-developed hardware and software systems to its partners, facilitating the large-scale commercialization of car rental services. By leveraging mobile internet technology and advanced management systems, Feezu aims to optimize operations for automotive-related agencies, including car leasing companies, government vehicle reform units, car manufacturers, and auto dealerships. Their innovative solutions enhance operational efficiency and help reduce costs for their clients, positioning Feezu as a key player in the car-sharing industry.

Nauto

Series A in 2016
Nauto, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in software solutions for autonomous and commercial vehicles. Founded in 2015, Nauto develops an intelligent driver safety system that utilizes an after-market dual-camera device to collect and analyze visual data in real-time, aiming to reduce distracted driving and prevent collisions. This system includes features such as GPS, wireless connectivity, and night vision support, allowing fleet managers to monitor driver performance and vehicle safety effectively. Nauto also offers VERA (Vision Enhanced Risk Assessment), a scoring system that rates the frequency and severity of distracted driving incidents. The company collaborates with strategic partners including Allianz Insurance, Toyota, and BMW, and has expanded its presence with subsidiary locations in Dublin, Ireland, and Tokyo, Japan. Through its innovative technology, Nauto enhances safety and productivity for fleets while contributing to the advancement of self-driving technology.

SDC Materials

Venture Round in 2016
SDCmaterials is a privately held company that was founded in 2004 with a vision centered on Revolutionizing Materials Engineering. Their corporate mission is to create novel, high value, nano‐enhanced products that are easily integrated into Their customers’ manufacturing processes. The company’s primary focus is emission control catalyst ingredients for the automobile industry. SDC has developed proprietary catalytic materials fabrication and integration processes that are enabling step‐function improvements in the performance efficiencies of the underlying precious metals that are key to emissions control.

Alphabet Energy

Series C in 2016
Alphabet Energy, Inc. is a company that specializes in waste heat recovery technology, transforming waste heat into electricity. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with an additional office in Houston, Texas, the company offers a range of products, including power generating combustors, thermoelectric devices, and exhaust heat recovery generators designed for various applications. Their innovative thermoelectric approach, developed from research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, allows for large-scale production at low cost using sustainable materials. Alphabet Energy's solutions cater to diverse industries such as automotive, oil and gas, manufacturing, and defense, enabling customers to enhance fuel efficiency and generate electrical power from waste heat sources.

Sirrus

Venture Round in 2016
Sirrus, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in innovative adhesive, sealant, coating, and resin solutions for various manufacturing and assembly industries. Established in 2009 and based in Loveland, Ohio, the company develops advanced monomer platforms, particularly methylene malonates, which serve as key components in a range of applications, including plastics, rubber, films, coatings, inks, and adhesives. Sirrus focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of its products through collaborations with customers in diverse sectors such as automotive, electronics, packaging, and hygiene. The company's technologies are designed to optimize manufacturing processes by offering faster cure speeds at ambient temperatures, thereby reducing cycle times, increasing throughput, and lowering energy costs. Formerly known as Bioformix, Inc., the company adopted its current name in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.

Nauto

Series A in 2016
Nauto, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in software solutions for autonomous and commercial vehicles. Founded in 2015, Nauto develops an intelligent driver safety system that utilizes an after-market dual-camera device to collect and analyze visual data in real-time, aiming to reduce distracted driving and prevent collisions. This system includes features such as GPS, wireless connectivity, and night vision support, allowing fleet managers to monitor driver performance and vehicle safety effectively. Nauto also offers VERA (Vision Enhanced Risk Assessment), a scoring system that rates the frequency and severity of distracted driving incidents. The company collaborates with strategic partners including Allianz Insurance, Toyota, and BMW, and has expanded its presence with subsidiary locations in Dublin, Ireland, and Tokyo, Japan. Through its innovative technology, Nauto enhances safety and productivity for fleets while contributing to the advancement of self-driving technology.

SDC Materials

Venture Round in 2016
SDCmaterials is a privately held company that was founded in 2004 with a vision centered on Revolutionizing Materials Engineering. Their corporate mission is to create novel, high value, nano‐enhanced products that are easily integrated into Their customers’ manufacturing processes. The company’s primary focus is emission control catalyst ingredients for the automobile industry. SDC has developed proprietary catalytic materials fabrication and integration processes that are enabling step‐function improvements in the performance efficiencies of the underlying precious metals that are key to emissions control.

Sidecar

Acquisition in 2016
Sidecar Technologies operates a B2B delivery transportation network that connects retailers with customers through a fleet of everyday drivers using their personal vehicles. Founded in San Francisco in 2011, Sidecar focuses on creating a convenient and affordable transportation solution powered by pre-vetted drivers who can choose when to offer rides. The company emphasizes safety through a comprehensive system that includes background checks, rating systems for both drivers and riders, GPS tracking, and real-time trip sharing. Currently, Sidecar operates in ten major U.S. cities and has facilitated over half a million rides, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the delivery and driving experience.

flinc

Venture Round in 2015
flinc AG is a German company founded in 2010, specializing in a social mobility network application that facilitates real-time ridesharing by matching drivers and passengers. Based in Ludwigshafen, flinc's innovative platform integrates navigation technology, enabling seamless communication and route coordination without the need for phone calls or text messages. The application allows users to share rides for short to medium-length journeys, offering a dynamic and automated service that can be accessed via desktop, smartphone, or navigation devices. Users can customize their ride-sharing experience by connecting with direct contacts, peer groups, or the broader network. Additionally, flinc provides solutions for companies and public transit organizations, promoting environmentally friendly commuting alternatives. By combining various transportation modes, including public transit schedules, flinc aims to enhance the commuting experience while reducing costs and stress associated with traditional travel. In 2017, flinc became a subsidiary of moovel GmbH, further solidifying its position in the mobility sector.

Alphabet Energy

Venture Round in 2015
Alphabet Energy, Inc. is a company that specializes in waste heat recovery technology, transforming waste heat into electricity. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with an additional office in Houston, Texas, the company offers a range of products, including power generating combustors, thermoelectric devices, and exhaust heat recovery generators designed for various applications. Their innovative thermoelectric approach, developed from research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, allows for large-scale production at low cost using sustainable materials. Alphabet Energy's solutions cater to diverse industries such as automotive, oil and gas, manufacturing, and defense, enabling customers to enhance fuel efficiency and generate electrical power from waste heat sources.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2015
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.

Sirrus

Series B in 2015
Sirrus, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in innovative adhesive, sealant, coating, and resin solutions for various manufacturing and assembly industries. Established in 2009 and based in Loveland, Ohio, the company develops advanced monomer platforms, particularly methylene malonates, which serve as key components in a range of applications, including plastics, rubber, films, coatings, inks, and adhesives. Sirrus focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of its products through collaborations with customers in diverse sectors such as automotive, electronics, packaging, and hygiene. The company's technologies are designed to optimize manufacturing processes by offering faster cure speeds at ambient temperatures, thereby reducing cycle times, increasing throughput, and lowering energy costs. Formerly known as Bioformix, Inc., the company adopted its current name in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.

NanoSteel

Convertible Note in 2015
NanoSteel is an advanced materials company focused on the design and commercialization of patented steels with superior mechanical properties derived from their nano-scale microstructure. It specializes in proprietary alloys intended for automotive lightweight applications, developing multiple generations of ferrous materials innovations, including metallic coatings and additive manufacturing powders. With over 300 patents filed and granted globally, NanoSteel's nanostructured steel designs deliver next-generation performance across various industrial sectors, including oil and gas, mining, cement, concrete, and power. Its advanced high strength steel (AHSS) sheet material is particularly significant, as it aims to transform steel usage in the automotive industry by enabling manufacturers to produce new, lightweight vehicles that comply with stringent fuel economy regulations while avoiding costly production processes.

SDC Materials

Venture Round in 2015
SDCmaterials is a privately held company that was founded in 2004 with a vision centered on Revolutionizing Materials Engineering. Their corporate mission is to create novel, high value, nano‐enhanced products that are easily integrated into Their customers’ manufacturing processes. The company’s primary focus is emission control catalyst ingredients for the automobile industry. SDC has developed proprietary catalytic materials fabrication and integration processes that are enabling step‐function improvements in the performance efficiencies of the underlying precious metals that are key to emissions control.

Sirrus

Venture Round in 2014
Sirrus, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in innovative adhesive, sealant, coating, and resin solutions for various manufacturing and assembly industries. Established in 2009 and based in Loveland, Ohio, the company develops advanced monomer platforms, particularly methylene malonates, which serve as key components in a range of applications, including plastics, rubber, films, coatings, inks, and adhesives. Sirrus focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of its products through collaborations with customers in diverse sectors such as automotive, electronics, packaging, and hygiene. The company's technologies are designed to optimize manufacturing processes by offering faster cure speeds at ambient temperatures, thereby reducing cycle times, increasing throughput, and lowering energy costs. Formerly known as Bioformix, Inc., the company adopted its current name in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.

NanoSteel

Venture Round in 2014
NanoSteel is an advanced materials company focused on the design and commercialization of patented steels with superior mechanical properties derived from their nano-scale microstructure. It specializes in proprietary alloys intended for automotive lightweight applications, developing multiple generations of ferrous materials innovations, including metallic coatings and additive manufacturing powders. With over 300 patents filed and granted globally, NanoSteel's nanostructured steel designs deliver next-generation performance across various industrial sectors, including oil and gas, mining, cement, concrete, and power. Its advanced high strength steel (AHSS) sheet material is particularly significant, as it aims to transform steel usage in the automotive industry by enabling manufacturers to produce new, lightweight vehicles that comply with stringent fuel economy regulations while avoiding costly production processes.

SDC Materials

Venture Round in 2013
SDCmaterials is a privately held company that was founded in 2004 with a vision centered on Revolutionizing Materials Engineering. Their corporate mission is to create novel, high value, nano‐enhanced products that are easily integrated into Their customers’ manufacturing processes. The company’s primary focus is emission control catalyst ingredients for the automobile industry. SDC has developed proprietary catalytic materials fabrication and integration processes that are enabling step‐function improvements in the performance efficiencies of the underlying precious metals that are key to emissions control.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2013
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.

Sirrus

Venture Round in 2013
Sirrus, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in innovative adhesive, sealant, coating, and resin solutions for various manufacturing and assembly industries. Established in 2009 and based in Loveland, Ohio, the company develops advanced monomer platforms, particularly methylene malonates, which serve as key components in a range of applications, including plastics, rubber, films, coatings, inks, and adhesives. Sirrus focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of its products through collaborations with customers in diverse sectors such as automotive, electronics, packaging, and hygiene. The company's technologies are designed to optimize manufacturing processes by offering faster cure speeds at ambient temperatures, thereby reducing cycle times, increasing throughput, and lowering energy costs. Formerly known as Bioformix, Inc., the company adopted its current name in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.

Sital Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Sital Technology specializes in providing advanced hardware and software solutions for the aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors. Established in 1997, the company is recognized for its innovative databus solutions, including MIL-STD-1553 bus couplers, Arinc 429 analyzers, and EBR software. Sital Technology offers critical products such as airborne interface cards and components that enhance performance and reliability in demanding environments. The company is also committed to progressive development in areas like bus wire-fault detection and integrated cybersecurity, addressing the growing need for airworthiness and mission readiness in its target industries. Through its expertise and forward-thinking approach, Sital Technology serves as a pivotal partner for clients seeking efficient and effective solutions for their technical challenges.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.

OpenSynergy

Series D in 2012
OpenSynergy, an independently managed company that operates worldwide, specializes in embedded automotive software. Since its founding, OpenSynergy has developed and improved its technology, expanded its portfolio into different architectures for powerful SoCs as well as resource-constrained microcontrollers; on numerous BSPs and Operating Systems. It extended the product functionalities step by step to meet the need of its customers. Thanks to its profound AUTOSAR knowledge, OpenSynergy is able to support its automotive customers in projects requiring AUTOSAR know-how. Today, OpenSynergy has over 150 employees, with engineers representing more than 90% of the workforce. They specialize in embedded automotive software development to achieve high-quality products to optimize the needs of individual use cases. Around the world, OpenSynergy provides its customers with fast and flexible support, both when implementing OpenSynergy’s products in the customer’s infrastructure and through their qualified engineering services. With its know-how, it supports OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in all development and integration work for use of OpenSynergy products in series projects.

NanoSteel

Series C in 2012
NanoSteel is an advanced materials company focused on the design and commercialization of patented steels with superior mechanical properties derived from their nano-scale microstructure. It specializes in proprietary alloys intended for automotive lightweight applications, developing multiple generations of ferrous materials innovations, including metallic coatings and additive manufacturing powders. With over 300 patents filed and granted globally, NanoSteel's nanostructured steel designs deliver next-generation performance across various industrial sectors, including oil and gas, mining, cement, concrete, and power. Its advanced high strength steel (AHSS) sheet material is particularly significant, as it aims to transform steel usage in the automotive industry by enabling manufacturers to produce new, lightweight vehicles that comply with stringent fuel economy regulations while avoiding costly production processes.

SDC Materials

Venture Round in 2012
SDCmaterials is a privately held company that was founded in 2004 with a vision centered on Revolutionizing Materials Engineering. Their corporate mission is to create novel, high value, nano‐enhanced products that are easily integrated into Their customers’ manufacturing processes. The company’s primary focus is emission control catalyst ingredients for the automobile industry. SDC has developed proprietary catalytic materials fabrication and integration processes that are enabling step‐function improvements in the performance efficiencies of the underlying precious metals that are key to emissions control.

Sirrus

Series A in 2012
Sirrus, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in innovative adhesive, sealant, coating, and resin solutions for various manufacturing and assembly industries. Established in 2009 and based in Loveland, Ohio, the company develops advanced monomer platforms, particularly methylene malonates, which serve as key components in a range of applications, including plastics, rubber, films, coatings, inks, and adhesives. Sirrus focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of its products through collaborations with customers in diverse sectors such as automotive, electronics, packaging, and hygiene. The company's technologies are designed to optimize manufacturing processes by offering faster cure speeds at ambient temperatures, thereby reducing cycle times, increasing throughput, and lowering energy costs. Formerly known as Bioformix, Inc., the company adopted its current name in 2014 and operates as a subsidiary of Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.

NanoSteel

Venture Round in 2011
NanoSteel is an advanced materials company focused on the design and commercialization of patented steels with superior mechanical properties derived from their nano-scale microstructure. It specializes in proprietary alloys intended for automotive lightweight applications, developing multiple generations of ferrous materials innovations, including metallic coatings and additive manufacturing powders. With over 300 patents filed and granted globally, NanoSteel's nanostructured steel designs deliver next-generation performance across various industrial sectors, including oil and gas, mining, cement, concrete, and power. Its advanced high strength steel (AHSS) sheet material is particularly significant, as it aims to transform steel usage in the automotive industry by enabling manufacturers to produce new, lightweight vehicles that comply with stringent fuel economy regulations while avoiding costly production processes.

Bright Automotive

Venture Round in 2011
Bright Automotive launched from Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) in January, 2008 with the world’s most experienced EV/PHEV team and the goal of building on the work of a consortium of organizations, including Alcoa, Google.org, Johnson Controls and the Turner Foundation. Since then, Bright Automotive has developed the IDEA, the world’s first multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets. It has also launched Bright Solutions, which delivers expertise to automotive customers worldwide to accelerate vehicle electrification, lightweighting, and overall platform efficiency.

Powermat

Series B in 2011
Powermat Technologies Ltd., established in 2006, specializes in wireless charging solutions for mobile devices. Headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, with an additional office in Grandville, Michigan, the company offers products like the Powermat Ring for smartphone charging and a companion application for locating charging spots and receiving in-store offers. Powermat's innovative platforms, including both standard-based (Qi®) and proprietary wireless power technology, cater to diverse sectors such as automotive, robotics, consumer electronics, and IoT. Their software-based end-to-end solutions enable businesses to integrate wireless charging into their products, offering flexibility in design and lower costs. With over 100 granted patents, Powermat is a leader in wireless charging technology.

GM Financial

Acquisition in 2010
GM Financial is the dedicated finance subsidiary of General Motors, specializing in providing auto finance solutions. The company focuses on developing strong relationships with both dealers and consumers, emphasizing best-in-class customer service and open communication. GM Financial operates under a strict Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which guides the behavior and decision-making of its executive team and employees. This code is designed to ensure that all interactions with customers, vendors, and colleagues adhere to high ethical standards, fostering trust and accountability throughout the organization. By prioritizing customer satisfaction and ethical conduct, GM Financial aims to enhance its operations and support the broader goals of General Motors.

Bright Automotive

Venture Round in 2010
Bright Automotive launched from Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) in January, 2008 with the world’s most experienced EV/PHEV team and the goal of building on the work of a consortium of organizations, including Alcoa, Google.org, Johnson Controls and the Turner Foundation. Since then, Bright Automotive has developed the IDEA, the world’s first multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets. It has also launched Bright Solutions, which delivers expertise to automotive customers worldwide to accelerate vehicle electrification, lightweighting, and overall platform efficiency.

AmeriCredit

Acquisition in 2010
AmeriCredit Corp. is a independent automobile finance company that provides financing solutions indirectly through auto dealers across the United States. AmeriCredit has about 800,000 customers and approximately $9 billion in auto receivables.

Cadillac

Acquisition in 1909
Cadillac is an automobile brand that produces and markets luxury vehicles worldwide. Cadillac was founded by William Murphy, Lemuel Bowen, and Henry M. Leland in 1902 and is currently headquartered in New York, United States.

Rapid Motor Vehicle Company

Acquisition in 1909
The Rapid Motor Vehicle Company was founded in 1902 in Pontiac, Michigan, by brothers Max Grabowsky and Morris Grabowsky.
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