Honda Motor Company

Honda Motor Company is a prominent Japanese multinational corporation primarily recognized for manufacturing automobiles and motorcycles. Founded in 1948, the company has evolved to include a diverse range of products such as scooters, all-terrain vehicles, lawnmowers, generators, and marine outboard engines. Honda conducts sales and marketing operations through authorized dealers, focusing on both Honda and Acura brand vehicles. In fiscal 2024, Honda sold approximately 22.9 million vehicles and motorcycles, with automobiles accounting for 66% of its revenue. The company also engages in the design and development of racing engines and performance parts, along with providing technical support services. Additionally, Honda has expanded its portfolio to include robotics and private jets, reflecting its commitment to innovation and the enhancement of mobility in people's lives.

Takahiro Hachigo

President and CEO

31 past transactions

Sonocharge

Venture Round in 2025
Sonocharge Energy is focused on developing innovative battery technology that enhances the performance of rechargeable, energy-dense, and long-duration batteries. Its platform technology facilitates efficient charging, which is applicable across various markets, including transportation, electric vehicles, e-mobility, electric bikes, scooters, aerospace, electric airplanes, and drones. By improving battery performance and safety, Sonocharge addresses the growing demand for higher power density and energy solutions across multiple industries.

Striemo

Series A in 2024
Striemo is a Japanese company founded in 2021 that specializes in manufacturing and developing electric personal mobility vehicles. Based in Tokyo, Striemo focuses on creating vehicles designed to enhance rider safety and reduce accidents. Their products feature stability and self-balancing capabilities, along with patented stress-free balancing technology. This innovation allows riders to navigate various surfaces, including pavement, asphalt, dirt, or cobblestones, thereby improving the overall riding experience.

Princeton NuEnergy

Series A in 2024
Princeton NuEnergy is a startup specializing in recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Utilizing its patented Direct Battery Recycling technology, the company recovers high-quality cathode active materials from spent batteries at low operating costs. This process enables Princeton NuEnergy to offer sustainable solutions for energy storage systems and contribute to waste reduction in the electronics industry.

Emporia

Corporate Round in 2024
Emporia is an electrical company based in Littleton, Colorado, founded in 2018, that focuses on smart home technology systems aimed at enhancing energy efficiency. The company develops a range of devices, including energy monitors, smart plugs, home battery systems, and electric vehicle chargers. These innovations are designed to help customers reduce their energy consumption and save money, while also contributing to environmental sustainability. By providing advanced energy management solutions, Emporia empowers homeowners to create more efficient and eco-friendly living spaces.

Princeton NuEnergy

Series A in 2023
Princeton NuEnergy is a startup specializing in recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Utilizing its patented Direct Battery Recycling technology, the company recovers high-quality cathode active materials from spent batteries at low operating costs. This process enables Princeton NuEnergy to offer sustainable solutions for energy storage systems and contribute to waste reduction in the electronics industry.

Seurat Technologies

Series C in 2023
Seurat Technologies, Inc., incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in advanced 3D printing services aimed at revolutionizing industrial manufacturing. The company focuses on high-volume, decarbonized production of metal parts, utilizing its innovative Area Printing technology, which allows for the decoupling of resolution and speed. This scalable process positions Seurat to compete effectively with traditional manufacturing methods. The company's technology, originally developed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is supported by a robust portfolio of over 130 granted and pending patents. Seurat provides metal parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) through long-term contracts, employing techniques such as direct metal writing and selective laser melting to ensure cost-effective production at scale.

Helm.ai

Series C in 2023
Helm.ai, founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing advanced AI software solutions for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, and robotics automation. The company focuses on creating full-stack real-time AI systems, including deep neural networks for both highway and urban driving scenarios, as well as end-to-end autonomous systems. Helm.ai's technology leverages unsupervised learning to train neural networks without requiring extensive fleet data or simulation, making it a key player in the development of safe and scalable autonomous technologies. The company collaborates with global automakers on production-bound projects.

nT-Tao Compact Fusion Power

Series A in 2023
nT-Tao is building a compact fusion reactor that will generate 10-20 MW of electricity. The reactor is highly scalable and will be about the size of a shipping container, ensuring clean fusion energy wherever needed. The reactor’s scalability and affordability will make it suitable for various power needs, ranging from industrial and manufacturing facilities to small towns and off-grid locations. This scalability coupled with the ability for rapid deployment, positions nT-Tao’s reactor as a versatile and adaptable fusion energy solution. nT-Tao’s unique solution relies on a proprietary plasma heating method which is expected to reach 1000 times higher density than other fusion reactors, thereby making its fusion reaction 1 million times more effective. nT-Tao’s ability for quick development iterations and its groundbreaking approach, dramatically reduces the size, cost, and complexity of fusion energy reactors. Co-founded by Oded Gour-Lavie, Doron Weinfeld, and Boaz Weinfeld, nT-Tao’s mission is to develop a unique nuclear fusion technology that will enable the world to transition towards a cleaner, decarbonized, sustainable, and advanced future.

INERATEC

Venture Round in 2023
INERATEC is a company dedicated to developing innovative synthetic fuels and power-to-X plants that aim to replace fossil fuels with carbon-neutral alternatives. By focusing on sustainable energy solutions, INERATEC produces renewable hydrogen and utilizes greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide to create e-kerosene, carbon dioxide-neutral diesel, synthetic waxes, and methanol. These products allow chemical plant operators to power their facilities with synthetic fuels derived from climate-neutral energy sources, thereby reducing chemical waste and enhancing climate protection. Through its efforts, INERATEC contributes to the advancement of a post-fossil fuel economy and supports the transition to sustainable energy in transportation and everyday products.

Helm.ai

Series C in 2022
Helm.ai, founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing advanced AI software solutions for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, and robotics automation. The company focuses on creating full-stack real-time AI systems, including deep neural networks for both highway and urban driving scenarios, as well as end-to-end autonomous systems. Helm.ai's technology leverages unsupervised learning to train neural networks without requiring extensive fleet data or simulation, making it a key player in the development of safe and scalable autonomous technologies. The company collaborates with global automakers on production-bound projects.

Ashirase

Seed Round in 2022
Ashirase is a company focused on developing innovative walking navigation systems specifically designed for visually impaired individuals. Its technology enables users to navigate independently by providing discreet guidance through a vibration interface integrated into their shoes. This system allows users to receive directional cues without relying on voice prompts, thus enabling them to maintain greater awareness of their surroundings. By facilitating independent mobility, Ashirase empowers visually impaired individuals to move with confidence while paying attention to audible warnings in their environment. The company’s solution combines cutting-edge technology with a user-centric approach to enhance the safety and autonomy of its users.

Stanley Electric Company

Post in 2022
Stanley Electric Company is a leading manufacturer of LED lighting products, operating primarily in three business segments: automotive equipment, electronic components, and applied electronic products. The automotive equipment segment, which accounts for the majority of the company's sales, includes the production and sale of LED and HID headlamps, rear combination lamps, fog lamps, and automotive bulbs. In addition to automotive lighting, Stanley Electric develops a wide range of other products, including infrared LED lamps, optical sensors, LCDs, subminiature lamps, backlight units for LCDs, flash units for cameras, and operation panels. The company leverages its research and development, design, manufacturing, sales, and administrative capabilities to innovate and adapt its offerings to meet the evolving demands of the market. Stanley Electric serves major markets in Japan, China, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Americas, emphasizing high quality and added value in its products to ensure commercial success.

Emulsion Flow Technologies

Series A in 2022
Emulsion Flow Technologies is an environmental management company specializing in the recycling of rare metals and the separation and purification of substances. The company has developed a solvent extraction method that enhances the efficiency of these processes. Their technology aims to boost productivity, improve working conditions, increase separation and purification capabilities, and reduce environmental impact, making it valuable for businesses in the rare metal recycling industry.

SES

Post in 2022
SolidEnergy Systems Corp. develops and manufactures rechargeable lithium metal batteries primarily for applications in drones, wearables, smartphones, and electric vehicles. Founded in 2012 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company focuses on producing high-performance lithium metal batteries and supplying essential materials, such as anodes and electrolytes, to major lithium-ion cell manufacturers. These materials can be integrated into existing manufacturing processes, allowing for scalability without significant infrastructure investments. SolidEnergy's pilot-scale production caters to prototype demonstrations and specialized aerospace markets, while its future growth is aimed at mainstream sectors like consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Additionally, the company is involved in developing AI-powered safety algorithms and recycling solutions, positioning itself as an integrated battery manufacturer with a commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Helm.ai

Corporate Round in 2021
Helm.ai, founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing advanced AI software solutions for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, and robotics automation. The company focuses on creating full-stack real-time AI systems, including deep neural networks for both highway and urban driving scenarios, as well as end-to-end autonomous systems. Helm.ai's technology leverages unsupervised learning to train neural networks without requiring extensive fleet data or simulation, making it a key player in the development of safe and scalable autonomous technologies. The company collaborates with global automakers on production-bound projects.

Ashirase

Corporate Round in 2021
Ashirase is a company focused on developing innovative walking navigation systems specifically designed for visually impaired individuals. Its technology enables users to navigate independently by providing discreet guidance through a vibration interface integrated into their shoes. This system allows users to receive directional cues without relying on voice prompts, thus enabling them to maintain greater awareness of their surroundings. By facilitating independent mobility, Ashirase empowers visually impaired individuals to move with confidence while paying attention to audible warnings in their environment. The company’s solution combines cutting-edge technology with a user-centric approach to enhance the safety and autonomy of its users.

E Mobility Power

Venture Round in 2021
E-Mobility Power provides a highly convenient charging service that fits user needs for each charging point of "garage", "route" and "destination". It includes a service that can be recharged at any time, from any location, and by anyone for a reasonable fee. Now that the transportation/traffic and energy sectors are undergoing significant change, e-mobility exists at the intersection of these two sectors. We will develop new services and social infrastructure in collaboration with various stakeholders to support the next-generation mobility society.

Cruise

Corporate Round in 2021
Cruise is a company focused on developing advanced self-driving vehicles that aim to enhance road safety and transform the transportation experience. By producing zero-emission vehicles at a dedicated manufacturing facility, Cruise integrates sophisticated hardware and software to navigate complex and unpredictable driving environments. The company's autonomous vehicles are designed to connect people with essential places, things, and experiences, particularly in dense urban settings, thereby restoring freedom of movement while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and transit times.

Contemporary Amperex Technology

Post in 2020
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Ningde, China, is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, specializing in electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage solutions. The company develops and produces batteries for a variety of applications, including electric passenger vehicles, buses, trucks, and specialized vehicles. Additionally, its energy storage systems are designed for use in renewable energy applications, grid frequency modulation, and residential and commercial energy storage. CATL is recognized for its innovative technologies, focusing on enhancing energy density, safety, and charging speed. The company's operations encompass a full industry chain, including battery materials, cells, management systems, and recycling, ensuring a sustainable lifecycle for battery products. Through its initiatives, CATL supports the transition to green energy and transportation.

MONET Technologies

Corporate Round in 2019
MONET Technologies is a Japanese company focused on developing self-driving vehicle technology and on-demand mobility services. The company creates a platform based on the e-Palette concept, allowing for versatile applications of self-driving vehicles, such as mobile shops and hospitals. In addition to its autonomous vehicle development, MONET Technologies offers data analysis services to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its mobility solutions. Through these innovations, the company aims to transform transportation and service delivery in urban environments.

Moixa

Corporate Round in 2019
Moixa Technology Ltd., established in 2005 and headquartered in London, specializes in developing energy storage systems for residential and commercial applications. The company offers a range of products, including battery systems, DC sockets, and DC LED lighting solutions, designed to optimize renewable energy usage and reduce costs. Moixa's GridShare software, integrated with its hardware, employs AI to learn and adapt to individual energy consumption patterns, maximizing savings and enabling users to harness solar power both day and night. The company serves a diverse range of clients, from utilities and network operators to homeowners and commercial markets, and operates as a subsidiary of Moixa Energy Holdings Ltd.

Cruise

Corporate Round in 2019
Cruise is a company focused on developing advanced self-driving vehicles that aim to enhance road safety and transform the transportation experience. By producing zero-emission vehicles at a dedicated manufacturing facility, Cruise integrates sophisticated hardware and software to navigate complex and unpredictable driving environments. The company's autonomous vehicles are designed to connect people with essential places, things, and experiences, particularly in dense urban settings, thereby restoring freedom of movement while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and transit times.

MONET Technologies

Corporate Round in 2019
MONET Technologies is a Japanese company focused on developing self-driving vehicle technology and on-demand mobility services. The company creates a platform based on the e-Palette concept, allowing for versatile applications of self-driving vehicles, such as mobile shops and hospitals. In addition to its autonomous vehicle development, MONET Technologies offers data analysis services to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its mobility solutions. Through these innovations, the company aims to transform transportation and service delivery in urban environments.

Ubitricity

Series C in 2019
ubitricity is a company focused on providing efficient electric vehicle charging solutions for both personal and public use. It has developed a unique Mobile Charging System that features the SmartCable, an intelligent charging cable that integrates metering and billing technology. This allows users to carry their mobile electricity contract, making it convenient to charge their vehicles at various locations. The charging infrastructure is designed to be versatile and can be installed in multiple settings, such as on walls, street poles, or even within urban furniture like streetlights, resulting in minimal operational costs. ubitricity also manages a user portal that offers detailed transaction data and billing services, ensuring transparency and ease of use for customers. Overall, the company aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles by simplifying the charging process and enhancing the accessibility of charging points.

Ubitricity

Acquisition in 2019
ubitricity is a company focused on providing efficient electric vehicle charging solutions for both personal and public use. It has developed a unique Mobile Charging System that features the SmartCable, an intelligent charging cable that integrates metering and billing technology. This allows users to carry their mobile electricity contract, making it convenient to charge their vehicles at various locations. The charging infrastructure is designed to be versatile and can be installed in multiple settings, such as on walls, street poles, or even within urban furniture like streetlights, resulting in minimal operational costs. ubitricity also manages a user portal that offers detailed transaction data and billing services, ensuring transparency and ease of use for customers. Overall, the company aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles by simplifying the charging process and enhancing the accessibility of charging points.

Cruise

Corporate Round in 2018
Cruise is a company focused on developing advanced self-driving vehicles that aim to enhance road safety and transform the transportation experience. By producing zero-emission vehicles at a dedicated manufacturing facility, Cruise integrates sophisticated hardware and software to navigate complex and unpredictable driving environments. The company's autonomous vehicles are designed to connect people with essential places, things, and experiences, particularly in dense urban settings, thereby restoring freedom of movement while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and transit times.

MCity

Venture Round in 2017
MCity is an autonomous vehicle research center located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It serves as a unique testing facility that integrates early-stage research, real-world testing, and on-road vehicle deployments. MCty brings together industry, government, and academia to collaborate on advancements in transportation, focusing on enhancing safety, sustainability, and accessibility. The center is home to renowned researchers and provides an innovative urban environment for testing new mobility technologies, aiming to benefit society as a whole.

Grab

Series F in 2016
Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.

Virent Energy Systems

Series C in 2010
Virent Energy Systems, Inc. specializes in producing hydrocarbon chemicals and fuels from plant sugars through its proprietary BioForming technology. This innovative process converts plant-based feedstocks, such as beet sugar, sugar cane, corn starch, and various cellulosic materials, into a diverse range of hydrocarbon products that mirror those derived from petroleum, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, as well as essential chemicals for plastics and fibers. The company also manufactures specialty products like bio-paraxylene, bio-toluene, and bio-benzene, along with aromatic solvents used across multiple industries, including paints, textiles, and automotive applications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Virent Energy Systems has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing its capabilities and market reach. As of late 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

Pixim

Venture Round in 2005
Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras. Its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology transforms traditional imaging by allowing each pixel to function as an individual camera, continuously adjusting to varying highlights and lowlights within the same scene. This innovative approach enables Pixim's cameras to capture images with superior resolution, natural colors, and clarity, while effectively reducing visual noise such as glare and reflections. The company’s products include digital image sensors, processors, and software that cater to a wide range of applications, including security and video surveillance, network cameras, machine vision, and automotive systems. By providing high-quality imaging solutions, Pixim delivers accurate and actionable information, enhancing users' confidence in their visual data.

Catalytic Solutions

Series C in 2002
Catalytic Solutions manufactures and distributes emissions control systems and catalytic products for commercial and industrial applications. It manufactures nanostructured catalysts at its main facility in Oxnard, California. The company’s products are most commonly applied to automobile, diesel engine, and energy markets. Catalytic Solutions has manufacturing facilities in Oxnard, California; Reno, Nevada; Thornhill, Canada; and Malmo, Sweden. Catalytic Solutions, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Clean Diesel Technologies Inc.
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