Honda Strategic Venturing

Corporate VC California, United States ·Founded 2016

Overview

Honda Strategic Venturing, also known as Honda Xcelerator Ventures, is the corporate venture capital arm of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., dedicated to fostering open innovation and strategic partnerships with startups worldwide. The program aims to accelerate the development of technologies and business models that align with Honda's long-term research and development strategies, particularly in areas such as carbon neutrality, electrification, and advanced mobility solutions. By engaging with innovators across various stages, Honda seeks to create new value and address social issues through unique technologies. The venture arm operates globally, with a presence in North America, Europe, Israel, Japan, and Southeast Asia. It offers a range of support to startups, including direct investment, strategic partnerships, co-development, and prototyping. The focus areas are intentionally broad, encompassing energy innovations, electrification, new fuels, resource circulation, and various mobility sectors such as land, air, sea, and space. Additionally, Honda Strategic Venturing emphasizes advancements in robotics, manufacturing efficiency, quality optimization, and safety, as well as artificial intelligence and automation technologies. Through its strategic investments and collaborations, Honda Strategic Venturing aims to realize Honda's goal of carbon neutrality and zero fatalities involving Honda vehicles by 2050. The program has made several investments in innovative companies, including a notable investment in Helm.ai's Series B funding round in January 2022. By supporting promising startups, Honda seeks to drive technological advancements and business transformations that contribute to a sustainable and innovative future in mobility and related industries.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative technologies and business models aligned with Honda's strategic focus areas
  • Potential for strategic synergy with Honda's long-term R&D strategy
  • Commitment to addressing social issues and creating new value through unique technologies

Portfolio Companies

Helm.ai

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Frequently asked questions about Honda Strategic Venturing

What sectors does Honda Strategic Venturing invest in?

Honda Strategic Venturing invests in Technology, Energy, Automotive, Manufacturing, Robotics and Mobility, and is based in California, United States. Honda Strategic Venturing is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Honda Strategic Venturing invest at?

Honda Strategic Venturing backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Honda Strategic Venturing invest in?

Honda Strategic Venturing invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.

What companies has Honda Strategic Venturing invested in?

Honda Strategic Venturing's portfolio includes Helm.ai.

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