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Bridgestone Corporation

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Bridgestone Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells tires and other rubber products.

Investor Profile

Bridgestone Corporation has backed more than 3 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Automotive, Financial Services, FinTech.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (67%)
  • Series D (33%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Automotive
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Fleet Management
  • Fraud Detection
  • Mobile Payments
  • Payments
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
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Who does Bridgestone Corporation frequently co-invest with?

Navistar
North America, Illinois, United States, Lisle
Co-Investments: 1
Forté Ventures
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 1
Avanta Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
TELUS Ventures
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 1
Franklin Templeton
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 1
Visa
North America, California, United States, Foster City
Co-Investments: 1
State Farm Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Bloomington
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
EnerTech Capital
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Ambler
Co-Investments: 1
Eileses Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Bridgestone Corporation?

Car IQ

San Francisco, California, United States

Car IQ Pay is the first payment platform to enable vehicles to initiate, validate and complete authorized transactions.

AutomotiveFinancial ServicesFinTechFleet ManagementFraud DetectionMobile PaymentsPayments
Series UnknownJul 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Car IQ

San Francisco, California, United States

Car IQ Pay is the first payment platform to enable vehicles to initiate, validate and complete authorized transactions.

AutomotiveFinancial ServicesFinTechFleet ManagementFraud DetectionMobile PaymentsPayments
Series BFeb 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Hayden AI

San Francisco, California, United States

Hayden AI is an AI platform offering geospatial analytics, transit management, and technology services.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataComputer VisionGeospatialGovTechMachine Learning
Series BJan 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $53,000,000
ClearMotion

Billerica, Massachusetts, United States

ClearMotion is a global automotive technology company that commercializes a proactive ride system.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesEnergyManufacturingSoftwareTransportation
Series DJan 9, 2019
Amount Raised: $115,000,000