Continental

Continental AG is a prominent global automotive supplier and tire manufacturer, specializing in intelligent technologies, products, and services for the transportation of people and goods. The company operates through several segments, including its automotive group, which focuses on electrical architecture, autonomous mobility, safety and motion, smart mobility, and user experience. Additionally, Continental produces tires and operates ContiTech, which utilizes rubber in various industrial and automotive applications. In recent financial data, the automotive group accounted for approximately 49% of total revenue, followed by tires at 34% and ContiTech at 16%. The company's major clients include Ford, Mercedes-Benz, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, Stellantis, and Volkswagen, which collectively contribute around 34% of its revenue. Europe remains the largest market for Continental, generating 49% of its total revenue.

Juan Uruburu Alonso

Managing Director

Elmar Degenhart

Chairman and CEO

Past deals in Automotive

Kopernikus Automotive

Venture Round in 2023
Kopernikus Automotive GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development of artificial intelligence self-driving software that facilitates the integration of vehicles with autonomous driving systems. The company provides a range of solutions, including the Kopernikus Retrofit Kit, the Kopernikus Drive-by-Wire system, and Kopernikus Middleware, which enable existing passenger vehicles to be converted into self-driving models. Kopernikus Automotive focuses on infrastructure-based autonomous vehicle technology, enhancing production, logistics, repair, and parking applications. By equipping facilities with essential sensors and processing capabilities, the company allows for real-time wireless communication of driving commands to vehicles, improving efficiency, reducing operating costs, and enhancing usability for facility operators.

Motovis

Series C in 2022
Motovis Intelligent Technologies (Shanghai) Co Ltd specializes in the development of autonomous driving technologies, focusing on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) that enhance vehicle autonomy. Founded in 2015 and based in Shanghai, with additional offices in China and Australia, the company leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to create solutions such as auto valet parking and advanced driving assistance. Motovis's technology enables vehicles to recognize when they are drifting off course or at risk of collision, allowing for automatic emergency braking and other assistance functions. By integrating top artificial intelligence expertise with established industrial engineering practices, Motovis aims to bridge the gap between traditional automobile systems and advanced artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a leader in the autonomous driving sector.

Autobrains

Series C in 2022
Cartica’s revolutionary automotive visual intelligence platform is built on the foundation of a mature self-learning technology backed by more than 200 patents. Utilizing robust signature-based representation structures coupled with unsupervised learning methodologies, Cartica’s visual intelligence platform garners a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the vehicle’s environment.

Blickfeld

Series A in 2021
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Autobrains

Series C in 2021
Cartica’s revolutionary automotive visual intelligence platform is built on the foundation of a mature self-learning technology backed by more than 200 patents. Utilizing robust signature-based representation structures coupled with unsupervised learning methodologies, Cartica’s visual intelligence platform garners a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the vehicle’s environment.

Autobrains

Series C in 2021
Cartica’s revolutionary automotive visual intelligence platform is built on the foundation of a mature self-learning technology backed by more than 200 patents. Utilizing robust signature-based representation structures coupled with unsupervised learning methodologies, Cartica’s visual intelligence platform garners a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the vehicle’s environment.

Kopernikus Automotive

Venture Round in 2021
Kopernikus Automotive GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development of artificial intelligence self-driving software that facilitates the integration of vehicles with autonomous driving systems. The company provides a range of solutions, including the Kopernikus Retrofit Kit, the Kopernikus Drive-by-Wire system, and Kopernikus Middleware, which enable existing passenger vehicles to be converted into self-driving models. Kopernikus Automotive focuses on infrastructure-based autonomous vehicle technology, enhancing production, logistics, repair, and parking applications. By equipping facilities with essential sensors and processing capabilities, the company allows for real-time wireless communication of driving commands to vehicles, improving efficiency, reducing operating costs, and enhancing usability for facility operators.

EasyMile

Series B in 2021
EasyMile SAS, founded in 2014 and based in Toulouse, France, specializes in the development of driverless autonomous vehicles and last-mile smart mobility solutions. The company manufactures the EZ10, an electric and autonomous vehicle designed to enhance mobility in urban and suburban settings. EasyMile's technology supports a range of applications, including shared transport, passenger shuttles, and intralogistics automation, enabling clients to transform transportation for both passengers and goods. With a workforce of approximately 70 employees, EasyMile operates not only in France but also has offices in Singapore and Denver, and collaborates with value-added resellers in regions such as Japan and the Middle East. The company is focused on organic growth and aims to provide innovative mobility options for communities and businesses.

Recogni

Series B in 2021
Recogni Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors designed for real-time object identification. The company's products include an inferencing system module and chips that facilitate the sensor fusion of visual and depth data, optimizing performance, power consumption, and visual range for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Recogni also has an office in Munich, Germany. The company primarily serves the automotive industry in both Germany and the United States, assisting manufacturers in achieving Level 2+ vehicle autonomy through its advanced edge processing technology.

Blickfeld

Series A in 2020
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Autobrains

Series B in 2019
Cartica’s revolutionary automotive visual intelligence platform is built on the foundation of a mature self-learning technology backed by more than 200 patents. Utilizing robust signature-based representation structures coupled with unsupervised learning methodologies, Cartica’s visual intelligence platform garners a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the vehicle’s environment.

Drust

Acquisition in 2019
Drust specializes in providing car service companies with a range of solutions and technologies to develop their own connected car offerings. Their products include ready-to-use telematics tools such as APIs, driver apps, dashboards, and dongles, as well as customized development services. Drust also features a unique platform, DRIVELAB, which allows for experimentation with connected car features in real-time with actual drivers. The company's focus is on delivering driver-oriented services that offer insights into vehicle performance and driving habits, aiming to enhance safety, reduce costs, and promote a more enjoyable driving experience.

asellerate

Seed Round in 2019
asellerate is a multichannel e-commerce platform focused on the automotive aftermarket, providing solutions for manufacturers to enhance their online sales capabilities. The company specializes in offering automotive spare parts, tires, and reproducing hard-to-find components. Through its online platform, asellerate integrates various sales channels, including eBay and Amazon, facilitating order management, marketing, and fulfillment processes. By leveraging digital commerce, asellerate enables manufacturers to reach new markets and optimize their sales strategies in the automotive sector. The platform's services also include concierge support and advanced manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing, to meet customer demands for high-quality automotive parts and accessories.

Kathrein Automotive

Acquisition in 2019
Kathrein Automotive is manufactures vehicle antennas. Its product portfolio comprises antenna systems for vehicle communication systems, multiple input multiple output antenna systems for optimized data-reception, and antenna systems for 5G frequency bands; high-frequency electronic products, such as compensators for mobile-data and V2X technology.

Advanced Imaging Technologies

Acquisition in 2017
Advanced Imaging Technologies (Pty) Ltd, established in 2004 and located in Pinetown, South Africa, specializes in the design and manufacture of x-ray and magnetic imaging systems. These systems are specifically engineered to facilitate the early detection of damages in fabric and steel cord conveyor belts, enhancing operational safety and efficiency in various industries. As of October 2, 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of Continental Aktiengesellschaft, further expanding its capabilities and reach within the imaging technology sector.

OTA keys

Acquisition in 2017
OTA keys S.A. develops a mobile application that facilitates to unlock cars. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Zaventem, Belgium. OTA keys S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Continental Aktiengesellschaft.

Zonar Systems

Acquisition in 2016
Zonar Systems, Inc. specializes in developing electronic fleet inspection, tracking, and operations solutions tailored for both public and private fleets. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, the company provides a range of mobile platforms, including an Android tablet designed for fleet management and an electronic vehicle inspection report (EVIR) system for vehicle assessments. Zonar's telematics offerings include Ground Traffic Control for web-based fleet management, V3 for GPS tracking and vehicle diagnostics, and ZTRAK for asset tracking. The company also focuses on student ridership solutions, such as Z Pass, which monitors student transportation, and Z Pass+, which informs parents about their children's bus rides. Zonar's solutions aim to enhance compliance, efficiency, safety, and tracking across various industries, including commercial trucking, pupil transportation, utilities, and construction. As a subsidiary of Continental Aktiengesellschaft, Zonar also operates a Technology Development Center in Seattle and maintains a regional office in Cincinnati.

Advanced Scientific Concepts

Acquisition in 2016
Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc (ASC) was founded in Santa Barbara, California by Dr. Roger Stettner in 1987 to focus on emerging technologies specifically related to enhanced imaging and applications. The company’s focus is 3D Flash LIDAR™ technologies and cameras. Today, unique real time 3D video cameras, built on ASC’s patented technology, collect full frames of 3D point cloud data per single laser pulse (Flash LIDAR), up to 60 frames per second. Capturing both range and intensity with these cameras allows for a wide range of uses for DOD, space, automotive, and other commercial applications. In 2012, ASC spun out a new company, ASCar, Inc. to focus solely on the automotive industry, resulting in the development of the G6 and Peregrine series of cameras. These cameras have set the bar for solid state time-of-flight cameras that are immune to sun interference, and can image through dust, smoke & fog or at night while using Class 1 eye-safe lasers for illumination. In 2015, the sale of AsCar Inc. was completed to a tier 1 automotive supplier. Their focus is to support the automotive industry and commercial business segments only. Advanced Scientific Concepts continues at the same Santa Barbara location as ASC LLC. Our focus is now entirely concentrated on Military, DOD, manned flight, and Space business segments. Innovative solutions continue with advancements in the technology with large format 320 X 320 FPAs that will provide significant improvements in resolution, and leveraging the new Peregrine and G6 products by ruggedizing for DOD applications where size, weight, power, and cost are critical.

Vinli

Series A in 2015
Vinli, Inc. is an automotive technology company that specializes in developing a connected car and data intelligence platform for the automotive industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Vinli offers a connected-car device that provides access to 4G LTE Internet and supports various smart car applications and services. Its flagship product, an OBD-II data device, delivers a range of services, including mobile and third-party applications, as well as real-time insights through its cloud-based dashboard system, Carport. The company focuses on extracting meaningful correlations from diverse data points such as GPS, sensor data, and driver behavior, which enables clients to enhance fleet management and consumer connectivity. Vinli's customizable platform allows partners to create and monetize tailored mobility solutions, and it has established strategic partnerships with notable industry players. The company serves a wide array of clients, including consumers, developers, and distributors in both domestic and international markets.

Elektrobit

Acquisition in 2015
Elektrobit develops advanced technology and transforms it into enriching end user experiences. They specialize in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for the automotive industry and wireless technologies. Their technical core competences are in automotive-grade software, wireless technologies, solutions and system and software architecture. EB Automotive Business Segment offers an extensive range of standard software products and professional tools that support the whole process of the in-car software development.

Zytek Automotive

Acquisition in 2014
Zytek Automotive is a specialist in powertrain and vehicle engineering, focusing on providing innovative engineering solutions to the automotive industry. Initially engaged in developing engine management systems for motorsport and automotive applications, the company has since expanded its expertise to include electric and hybrid vehicles. Zytek designs and manufactures control systems tailored for high-performance vehicles, offering bespoke powertrain management and chassis control solutions. Its offerings encompass a range of products, including racing engines, prototype chassis, and advanced electrically-assisted gearshift systems, all aimed at delivering exceptional value to clients in the motorsport and automotive sectors.

Veyance Technologies

Acquisition in 2014
Veyance Technologies, Inc. manufactures and markets engineered rubber products for industrial, automotive, and military markets.Veyance Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Goodyear Engineered Products and changed its name to Veyance Technologies, Inc. in August 2007

Omitec Group

Acquisition in 2012
Omitec Group Ltd. designs, manufactures, and distributes diagnostic and test equipment to the automotive sector. It offers land and MG rover cables, aftermarket cables, accessories and consumables, diagnostic and emission testers, online catalogue, and diagnostic and emissions tools. The company also involves in developing diagnostic software; producing test equipment for original equipment manufacturers; providing designing services to electric car manufacturers; and offering products and services for various stages of the automotive product life cycle, including initial concept, design, manufacturing, sales, and after sales processes to dismantling and recycling.

Siemens VDO Automotive S.p.A.

Acquisition in 2007
Siemens VDO Automotive S.p.A. manufactures and distributes automotive electronics and electrical systems such as fuel injectors.
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