Porsche Ventures is Focused on Strategic Investments in Technology applied to the Automobile Industry
Porsche Ventures is the corporate venturing arm of Porsche, focusing on strategic investments in startups and growth-stage companies that will shape the future of the automotive industry.
Porsche Ventures is Porsche AG's venture capital arm, focused on strategic investments in technology and business models. It aims to support innovative start-ups and acquire stakes in companies that promote future technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and virtual and augmented reality [1].
Investment Portfolio:
Rimac Automobili: Porsche Ventures invested in the Croatian hypercar manufacturer Rimac Automobili, which has now evolved into the Rimac Group. Porsche currently holds a 20% stake in the Rimac Group and is a partner in the joint venture Bugatti Rimac [3].
TriEye: Porsche Ventures has partnered with TriEye, an Israeli start-up specializing in short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensing technology for enhanced visibility in adverse weather conditions [1].
Anagog: Porsche Ventures has invested in Anagog, an Israeli start-up that develops artificial intelligence-powered software solutions for mobility and location-based services [1].
Urgent.ly: Porsche Ventures has partnered with Urgent.ly, a platform for mobility and roadside assistance services [1].
WayRay: Porsche Ventures has invested in WayRay, a Swiss company specializing in head-up display (HUD) technology for automotive applications [1].
VAHA: Porsche Ventures has invested in VAHA, a fitness company that offers interactive mirrors for personalized workouts [1].
evopark: Porsche Ventures successfully exited with evopark, a digital parking service [1].
Fleetonomy: Porsche Ventures successfully exited with Fleetonomy, a company specializing in fleet management solutions [1].
Investment Thesis:
Porsche Ventures focuses on four strategic fields of investment:
Car & Mobility: This includes innovative solutions and emerging technologies that reimagine mobility and the future of automotive. Areas of interest include vehicle technologies, automotive services, the e-mobility ecosystem, and premium mobility technologies, solving transportation and automotive challenges [2].
Intelligent Enterprise: Porsche Ventures seeks investments in technologies and solutions that improve business performance, achieve operational excellence, and build long-term resiliency. This includes adopting emerging technologies, new digital experiences, and innovative production processes at the intersection of manufacturing and digitization [2].
Sustainability: Porsche Ventures is interested in investing in sustainability and environmental protection. This includes technologies and business models for electrification, clean energy, and sustainable mobility solutions [3].
Beyond: Porsche Ventures explores investments in technologies and business models beyond traditional automotive boundaries. This includes artificial intelligence, blockchain, and virtual and augmented reality [1].
Learn more:
Vision: How Porsche uses venture capital to strengthen its innovative power - Porsche Newsroom
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