Stellantis Ventures

Stellantis Ventures invests in early and later-stage startups developing cutting-edge technologies for the automotive and mobility sectors, focusing on sustainability.

Adam Bazih

Managing Director and Global Head of Stellantis Ventures

Natalie Knight

Carlos Tavares

Past deals in Automotive

Viaduct

Series B in 2024
Viaduct, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in a machine learning and data analytics platform designed for original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 2018, Viaduct enables the management and analysis of connected vehicle data, offering solutions that include predictive maintenance, driver identification, and accident risk prediction. Its software enhances the transmission of vehicle data by intelligently compressing and optimizing it, ensuring that critical information can be sent to the cloud efficiently. Viaduct's offerings also encompass quality assurance, in-vehicle personalization, incident alerts, and claims management, providing comprehensive tools for improving driver safety and operational effectiveness.

CloudMade

Acquisition in 2024
CloudMade, established in 2005 and headquartered in London with offices in Menlo Park and Kyiv, specializes in developing open-source mapping software and machine learning platforms for the automotive industry. The company offers tools like iOS maps toolkit, Navi Studio, Web Maps Studio, Style Editor, and Mobile SDKs, enabling developers to create interactive maps and geolocation services for web and mobile applications. Additionally, CloudMade provides Mapzen, an online community mapping tool, and Mapzen POI Collector for user-generated content. Post-acquisition by Valeo SA in 2016, CloudMade focuses on simplifying automotive user experiences through machine learning tools, user experience expertise, and engineering capabilities, collaborating with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide.

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.

Leapmotor

Corporate Round in 2023
Founded in 2015, Leapmotor is a Hangzhou-based electric vehicle manufacturer focusing on intelligent design, R&D, motor control, battery systems, and cloud computing solutions. It emphasizes engineering culture and pursues technological innovation.

Lyten

Series B in 2023
Lyten is an advanced materials company focused on low-carbon solutions. It converts methane-derived carbon into a tunable 3D graphene material that underpins decarbonization applications. The company develops lithium-sulfur battery technology aimed at automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors, seeking higher energy density, longer range, faster charging, and improved safety while reducing carbon footprint. It is also developing a polymer composite that can reduce plastic usage by about 50% without compromising structural integrity or impact resistance. Additionally, Lyten is advancing next-generation sensors with enhanced sensitivity and selectivity for automotive, industrial, health, and safety applications.

Viaduct

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Viaduct, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in a machine learning and data analytics platform designed for original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 2018, Viaduct enables the management and analysis of connected vehicle data, offering solutions that include predictive maintenance, driver identification, and accident risk prediction. Its software enhances the transmission of vehicle data by intelligently compressing and optimizing it, ensuring that critical information can be sent to the cloud efficiently. Viaduct's offerings also encompass quality assurance, in-vehicle personalization, incident alerts, and claims management, providing comprehensive tools for improving driver safety and operational effectiveness.

Nauto

Venture Round in 2023
Nauto is an AI technology company that improves commercial fleet safety through its intelligent driver safety system. This system assesses driver behavior to reduce distracted driving and prevent collisions, enabling real-time feedback and analysis for fleet managers. Nauto's platform also powers the development of autonomous vehicle technology.

Envisics

Venture Round 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.

Lyten

Series B in 2023
Lyten is an advanced materials company focused on low-carbon solutions. It converts methane-derived carbon into a tunable 3D graphene material that underpins decarbonization applications. The company develops lithium-sulfur battery technology aimed at automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors, seeking higher energy density, longer range, faster charging, and improved safety while reducing carbon footprint. It is also developing a polymer composite that can reduce plastic usage by about 50% without compromising structural integrity or impact resistance. Additionally, Lyten is advancing next-generation sensors with enhanced sensitivity and selectivity for automotive, industrial, health, and safety applications.

Symbio

Corporate Round in 2023
Symbio is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing hydrogen fuel cell kits suitable for various electric vehicles, including utility vehicles, vans, buses, heavy-goods vehicles, and boats. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Fontaine, France, the company provides hydrogen solutions aimed at both light and heavy-duty vehicles. In addition to its core product offerings, Symbio is involved in digital services that facilitate vehicle repair and remote fleet management. As a subsidiary of Faurecia Michelin Hydrogen Company, Symbio is positioned within the growing sector of hydrogen technology, contributing to advancements in sustainable transportation.

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.

AImotive

Acquisition in 2022
AImotive develops automated driving technology, including self-driving software, simulation tools, and neural network acceleration hardware IP. It seeks to enable deployment of automated driving by offering scalable, modular, and hardware-agnostic solutions that suit a range of partners and environments. With expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics, AImotive builds an ecosystem to support real-world autonomous driving workloads and industry collaboration. Its technology aims to provide a safe and affordable autonomous mobility option across diverse climates and cultures, delivering a practical self-driving alternative for everyday rides.

Auto24

Funding Round in 2022
Auto24 is a direct-to-consumer used car company that provides new, innovative solutions to ensure transactions are transparent and secure.

AfriCar Group

Corporate Round in 2022
AfriCar Group operates online automotive marketplaces across Africa, connecting buyers and sellers of new, used, and second-hand cars, motorbikes, and trucks. It facilitates digital vehicle transactions and supports local businesses in transitioning from offline processes to digital operations.

Factorial Energy

Series D in 2022
Factorial Energy ("Factorial") has pioneered a new solid-state electrolyte material battery technology, FEST™ (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology™). Factorial will bring a more powerful battery product with longer range and higher degree of safety to the global electric vehicle (EV) market.
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