Driventure

Overview

Driventure is a corporate venture capital fund established by Ford Otosan in 2019, focusing on early-stage investments in the automotive sector. The fund primarily targets startups specializing in mobility, manufacturing technologies, and smart mobility solutions. Driventure aims to foster innovation by bridging external startups with Ford Otosan, facilitating strategic collaborations and potential customer relationships. Operating with a fund size of $2 million, Driventure invests between $50,000 and $250,000 in seed and early-stage startups. Its geographical investment preference includes Turkey, the United States, and Europe. The fund has a history of supporting innovative companies such as Bluedot, which offers smart mobility solutions for electric vehicle drivers, and Delivers.AI, a delivery technology startup providing autonomous robotic delivery services. Through its strategic investments, Driventure seeks to enhance Ford Otosan's agility in new business development and internal entrepreneurship, while gaining market insights and fostering strategic competitive advantages. The fund's focus on sectors like electrification, connected and autonomous vehicle technologies, Industry 4.0, customer experience in the automotive industry, and sustainability reflects its commitment to driving transformation in the automotive sector.

Investment Focus

• Innovative solutions in mobility and automotive sectors
• Seed and early-stage startups
• Alignment with Ford Otosan's strategic interests
• Innovative technology solutions in automotive sector
• Alignment with Ford Otosan's strategic objectives
• Potential for strategic collaboration or customer relationship with Ford Otosan

Portfolio Companies