Continental VC

As the corporate venture capital arm of Continental AG, Continental VC focuses on strategic investments in innovative automotive technologies. The firm seeks to identify and support startups and companies that align with Continental's strategic objectives, particularly in areas such as mobility, software, electronics, and artificial intelligence. Continental VC operates globally, with a geographical focus that includes Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Australia, China, India, Brazil, France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, South Korea, the Netherlands, South Africa, Russia, Sweden, and Finland. The firm invests in early-stage companies, typically deploying equity from Continental's balance sheet into seed through Series A rounds, with check sizes ranging from €1 million to €5 million. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as automotive, software, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, sustainability, mobility, electronics, engineering, smart cities, digitalization, autonomous vehicles, connectivity, telematics, e-mobility, and infotainment. By investing in these areas, Continental VC aims to drive innovation and support the development of technologies that enhance the future of mobility and transportation.

Innovative automotive technologies, Alignment with Continental's strategic objectives, Early-stage companies (Seed to Series A), Global presence in specified geographical regions, Focus on specified industries