Honda Motor

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Honda Motor is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.

Investor Profile

Honda Motor has backed more than 19 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Series C, Series Unknown, Corporate Round rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, Japan.
Strong thematic focus on Battery, Automotive, Autonomous Vehicles.
Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

Series C (26%)
Series Unknown (21%)
Corporate Round (21%)
Series A (16%)
Post Ipo Equity (11%)
Seed (5%)

Country Focus

United States (63%)
Germany (16%)
Japan (11%)
China (5%)
United Kingdom (5%)

Industry Focus

Battery
Automotive
Autonomous Vehicles
Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
Machine Learning
Electric Vehicle
Renewable Energy
Energy
Software

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Honda Motor frequently co-invest with?

Amplo

North America, Texas, United States, Spring

Co-Investments: 2

Goodyear Ventures

North America, Ohio, United States, Akron

Co-Investments: 2

Traxys S.A.

Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Co-Investments: 2

General Motors

North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit

Co-Investments: 4

Temasek Holdings

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Co-Investments: 2

ACVC Partners

North America, Kentucky, United States, California

Co-Investments: 2

Sungwoo Hitech

Asia, Kyongsang-namdo, South Korea, Yangsan

Co-Investments: 2

Denso

North America, Michigan, United States, Southfield

Co-Investments: 2

Wistron Corporation

Asia, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Taipei

Co-Investments: 2

Freeman Group

North America, Maryland, United States, Fort Washington

Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Honda Motor often collaborate with?

Jonas Rieke

Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich

Shared Deals: 1

Jochem Heizmann

Europe, Bayern, Germany, Ingolstadt

Shared Deals: 1

Maximilian Wühr

Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Honda Motor?

Ashirase

Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan

Ashirase is a developer of walking navigation system for the visually challenged.

Consumer ApplicationsElectronicsMedicalWearables

Series AJul 29, 2025

Amount Raised: $4,816,550

Rapidus

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Rapidus is a manufacturing company that develops the next generation of logic semiconductors used in computing.

ElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignProduct ResearchSemiconductor

Corporate RoundJun 10, 2025

Amount Raised: $6,916,773

Sonocharge Energy

San Diego, California, United States

Sonocharge Energy develops a technology that enables batteries to charge.

BatteryClean EnergyEnergy

Series UnknownJan 22, 2025

Amount Raised: $23,500,000

Striemo

Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan

Striemo is a e-scooter manufacturing company that specializes in the development of three-wheeled mobility vehicle.

Electric VehicleManufacturingProduct Design

Series ANov 28, 2024

Amount Raised: $3,307,130

tozero

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Recycling lithium-ion batteries.

BatteryRecycling

SeedNov 12, 2024

Amount Raised: $11,678,299

Princeton NuEnergy

Bordentown, New Jersey, United States

Princeton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup focused on direct recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries.

Advanced MaterialsBatteryCleanTechRecycling

Series AJun 17, 2024

Amount Raised: $30,000,000

Princeton NuEnergy

Bordentown, New Jersey, United States

Princeton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup focused on direct recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries.

Advanced MaterialsBatteryCleanTechRecycling

Series ANov 6, 2023

Amount Raised: $16,000,000

Seurat Technologies

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States

Seurat Technologies is a metal manufacturing focusing on a greener production.

3D PrintingLaserManufacturingRobotics

Series COct 30, 2023

Amount Raised: $99,000,000

Helm.ai

Menlo Park, California, United States

Helm.ai develops AI software for driver assistance systems, autonomous driving, and robotics.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesMachine LearningSoftware

Series CAug 16, 2023

Amount Raised: $55,000,000

INERATEC

Karlsruhe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

INERATEC provides sustainable fuels, gas-to-liquid, power-to-gas, and power-to-liquid application products.

Chemical EngineeringEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

Series UnknownJan 25, 2023

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