Automotive Ventures

About The Fund

Automotive Ventures is a global seed-stage mobility investor that specializes in partnering with exceptional founders in the automotive and mobility sectors. They cater to startups that are at the Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A stages of funding. Automotive Ventures is specifically interested in startups that fall within the domains of energy, autonomous vehicles, logistics and distribution, mobility, and are supportive of women-focused initiatives. The fund has a clear investment thesis focused on the mobilization of new technologies and innovative business models that align with the evolving needs of smart cities, urban mobility, the shift towards decarbonization and new energy sources, and the digital transformation of auto commerce. With a strong belief in connectivity, cybersecurity, compliance, autonomy, artificial intelligence, shared assets, subscription models, convenience economy, and the future of auto dealerships, they are committed to fostering the growth of their portfolio companies. Having a minimum investment of $50,000, a maximum investment of $200,000, and a sweet spot of around $100,000, Automotive Ventures prides itself on its industry expertise, robust network, and founder empathy. The team has collectively amassed over 25 years of experience in the auto industry and leverages this to assist startups in navigating challenges, providing market perspectives, establishing industry connections, and attracting co-investor interest for future funding rounds. Automotive Ventures is also characterized by an extensive portfolio of companies, with an average initial check size of $250,000.