Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Corporate VC |
Industries | Media • Energy • CleanTech • Material Science • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobile |
General Motors Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm based in Warren, Michigan, United States. Established in June 2010, the firm focuses on identifying, engaging, and building relationships with other venture capital firms, technology-based companies, and individual entrepreneurs. Their primary goal is to deliver innovative technology to the global transportation sector through strategic equity investments. With a specialization in growth-stage companies, General Motors Ventures' investment interests span a variety of sectors including Media, Energy, CleanTech, Material Science, Robotics, Real Estate and Construction, Healthcare and Wellness, Investment Management, and Mobile technology. Their investment thesis places a strong emphasis on automotive cleantech, infotainment, advanced materials, and other technologies directly related to the automotive industry. As a corporate venture capital entity, General Motors Ventures leverages its connection to General Motors' vast resources and industry expertise to support the development and integration of cutting-edge technologies, which potentially align with GM's broader strategic objectives. The firm seeks to foster innovation that can drive the future of transportation, aiming to keep pace with the evolving landscape of automotive technology and sustainable solutions. General Motors Ventures not only aims to invest financially but also looks to establish significant partnerships and collaborations that can lead to technology transfer and commercialization opportunities within the transportation sector.