Volkswagen

Volkswagen is one of the world's leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles, offering a wide range of passenger cars, SUVs, vans, trucks, motorcycles, engines, and turbomachinery. The company provides related services such as financing, connectivity, mobility solutions, and aftersales support.

Oliver Blume Ph.D

Chairman and CEO

Thomas Schmall

Member of the Board of Management

Thomas Ulbrich

CEO

Steffen Blase

Head of Group M&A

39 past transactions

Patriot Battery Metals

Post in 2024
Patriot Battery Metals is a mineral exploration company specializing in the acquisition and development of mineral projects rich in battery metals such as lithium and copper, along with precious metals like gold. Its primary asset is the Corvette-FCI Property in Quebec, Canada, which hosts numerous occurrences of these metals.

EIT InnoEnergy

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2010, EIT InnoEnergy is a leading European innovation engine focused on Sustainable Energy. It invests in early-stage climate tech and energy companies across Europe and the US, providing equity minority investments and added value services to de-risk projects.

Northvolt AB

Convertible Note in 2023
Northvolt AB is a Swedish manufacturer of sustainable lithium‑ion batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and industrial applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company designs and produces cells, custom cells, and complete battery systems with a focus on minimal carbon emissions and integrated recycling. Its production facilities combine research, industrialization, and end‑to‑end recycling technologies to deliver environmentally friendly batteries that support the transition to a decarbonized economy.

Xpeng Motors

Post in 2023
Xpeng Motors is a Chinese electric vehicle and technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of smart cars. The company emphasizes local market needs and prioritizes consumer experience, integrating advanced autonomous driving features and internet-connected technologies into its vehicles. This approach aims to enhance the overall functionality and appeal of their cars, making them more than just traditional vehicles. Additionally, Xpeng Motors has a subsidiary, Xpeng Robotics, which focuses on developing smart robots as part of its broader mobility ecosystem.

vialytics

Series A in 2023
vialytics is an AI-powered road management platform that analyzes road conditions from images captured by smartphones installed in municipal vehicles. The platform uses artificial intelligence to classify damage types, tracks images with GPS, and feeds live data into a centralized system, enabling civil engineers to plan repairs, allocate resources, and improve transportation sustainability. It aims to digitize road management for cities, municipalities, and counties, delivering up-to-date image data and automatic evaluations to streamline road inspection and maintenance while enhancing safety. Founded in 2017 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, vialytics has established partnerships with more than 400 municipalities across the US and Europe.

[credi2]

Corporate Round in 2022
Credi2 is a company that develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. Utilizing a proven technology platform, Credi2 automates all processes, from initial customer contact to the management of outstanding claims. The company collaborates with several notable financial institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. Among its well-known offerings is cashpresso, an app that allows users to manage expenses through flexible credit lines and pay in adjustable installments. Credi2 aims to enhance the financial services landscape by providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to customer needs.

Northvolt AB

Convertible Note in 2022
Northvolt AB is a Swedish manufacturer of sustainable lithium‑ion batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and industrial applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company designs and produces cells, custom cells, and complete battery systems with a focus on minimal carbon emissions and integrated recycling. Its production facilities combine research, industrialization, and end‑to‑end recycling technologies to deliver environmentally friendly batteries that support the transition to a decarbonized economy.

Electrify America

Corporate Round in 2022
Electrify America is a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America that operates an extensive electric vehicle charging network across the continental United States. The company focuses on developing infrastructure and energy management solutions to promote the adoption of zero-emission vehicles. With charging stations strategically located an average of 70 miles apart on major routes, Electrify America aims to enhance the accessibility of electric vehicle charging. Additionally, the company is dedicated to raising awareness about electric vehicles through educational initiatives and outreach programs, thereby fostering a broader understanding of the benefits of zero-emission transportation.

24M Technologies

Series F in 2022
24M Technologies specializes in energy storage systems for grid and transportation applications. It offers innovative binder-free semisolid electrodes and unit cells, eliminating the need for traditional hydro or pyrometallurgical processes in battery recycling.

Europcar

Acquisition in 2021
Europcar is the largest car rental company in Europe, with 2825 locations in 143 countries. The company's offices in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom are centrally managed by Europcar in France, while other countries operate as franchisees. With a strong presence across Europe, Europcar offers a wide range of car rental services to customers traveling for business or leisure purposes. Through its extensive network of locations, Europcar aims to provide convenient and reliable transportation solutions to meet the diverse needs of its customers.

Northvolt AB

Venture Round in 2021
Northvolt AB is a Swedish manufacturer of sustainable lithium‑ion batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and industrial applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company designs and produces cells, custom cells, and complete battery systems with a focus on minimal carbon emissions and integrated recycling. Its production facilities combine research, industrialization, and end‑to‑end recycling technologies to deliver environmentally friendly batteries that support the transition to a decarbonized economy.

IRP Systems

Series C in 2021
Founded in 2015, IRP Systems specializes in designing and manufacturing electric motion technology for aviation and industrial robots. The company's flagship product, Hummingbird Motion Systems, offers a proprietary control algorithm and unique motor design, providing an unmatched size-weight-power ratio and high power efficiency.

Northvolt AB

Corporate Round in 2021
Northvolt AB is a Swedish manufacturer of sustainable lithium‑ion batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and industrial applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company designs and produces cells, custom cells, and complete battery systems with a focus on minimal carbon emissions and integrated recycling. Its production facilities combine research, industrialization, and end‑to‑end recycling technologies to deliver environmentally friendly batteries that support the transition to a decarbonized economy.

TuSimple

Series E in 2020
TuSimple operates self-driving trucks in Tucson, Arizona, with a focus on developing fully-autonomous driving solutions for the logistics industry. Founded in 2015, the company aims to enhance safety, reduce transportation costs, and decrease carbon emissions.

Northvolt AB

Venture Round in 2020
Northvolt AB is a Swedish manufacturer of sustainable lithium‑ion batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and industrial applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company designs and produces cells, custom cells, and complete battery systems with a focus on minimal carbon emissions and integrated recycling. Its production facilities combine research, industrialization, and end‑to‑end recycling technologies to deliver environmentally friendly batteries that support the transition to a decarbonized economy.

QuantumScape

Corporate Round in 2020
QuantumScape is a renewable energy company focused on advancing solid-state battery technology to enhance the performance and range of electric vehicles. Founded in 2010 by Jagdeep Singh in San Jose, California, the company aims to transform the battery industry by creating a solid-state battery that offers significantly higher energy storage capacity compared to traditional batteries. QuantumScape is developing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries, featuring an innovative anode-less cell design that improves energy density while reducing material costs and streamlining manufacturing processes. Through these advancements, QuantumScape seeks to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

Audi AG

Post in 2020
Audi AG is a leading manufacturer of premium vehicles known for their sporty performance, high build quality, and innovative design, encapsulated in their motto “Vorsprung durch Technik.” As a subsidiary of the luxury automotive segment, Audi produces a diverse array of luxury cars that cater to discerning customers. The company is committed to evolving the automotive landscape by actively participating in the transition toward new forms of mobility, systematically implementing strategic initiatives to ensure its relevance in the changing market.

ItalDesign

Acquisition in 2020
Italdesign is a service company providing design, engineering and production for the transportation industry, through to final testing and type-approval and support into starting of production and the design of complete Business models. With its almost fifty-year experience Italdesign, founded in 1968 by Giorgetto Giugiaro and Aldo Mantovani, works closely with car makers starting from the first product definition up to the start of production. Companies in the sector can benefit from Italdesign’s consultancy services for turnkey projects, covering all the phases through the development of styling, concept and vehicle architecture, series engineering, simulation, prototyping, testing and final production tuning. In addition, Italdesign can provide services for shorter projects covering only a part of the overall vehicle development cycle. Italdesign has been working with all of the most important OEMs worldwide over the past 50 years, being recognized as a very innovative partner in terms of styling and engineering. Now owned and Managed By New tech Leader And Angel investor A.K.A an Elite Fintech innovative investor Santana Henry - Barrick Bain Rothschild And Thee Elite's

IRP Systems

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2015, IRP Systems specializes in designing and manufacturing electric motion technology for aviation and industrial robots. The company's flagship product, Hummingbird Motion Systems, offers a proprietary control algorithm and unique motor design, providing an unmatched size-weight-power ratio and high power efficiency.

Aeva Technologies

Corporate Round in 2019
Aeva Technologies develops sensing and perception technologies for autonomous systems by integrating vision, depth, and motion sensing into a single platform. Its core Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) LiDAR on chip enables 4D LiDAR with longer range, higher resolution, and the ability to measure velocity for every pixel, delivering robust performance in varying weather conditions. The company targets automated driving and applications across consumer electronics, health, industrial automation, and security. Founded in 2016 and based in California, Aeva operates globally.

[credi2]

Series A in 2019
Credi2 is a company that develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. Utilizing a proven technology platform, Credi2 automates all processes, from initial customer contact to the management of outstanding claims. The company collaborates with several notable financial institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. Among its well-known offerings is cashpresso, an app that allows users to manage expenses through flexible credit lines and pay in adjustable installments. Credi2 aims to enhance the financial services landscape by providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to customer needs.

SeeReal Technologies

Corporate Round in 2019
Founded in Luxembourg in 2005, SeeReal Technologies specializes in developing and licensing intellectual property rights for holographic head-mounted displays. Their platform offers high-resolution displays, wide field of view, and low latency, enabling enterprise customers to enhance training, collaboration, and data visualization.

Argo AI

Corporate Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, Argo AI is a global company developing autonomous driving technology. Headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers worldwide, it aims to make streets safer and more accessible through its Argo Autonomy Platform.

Northvolt AB

Corporate Round in 2019
Northvolt AB is a Swedish manufacturer of sustainable lithium‑ion batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and industrial applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company designs and produces cells, custom cells, and complete battery systems with a focus on minimal carbon emissions and integrated recycling. Its production facilities combine research, industrialization, and end‑to‑end recycling technologies to deliver environmentally friendly batteries that support the transition to a decarbonized economy.

Gett

Series E in 2019
Gett is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform for corporate ground transportation management, integrating corporate fleets, ride‑hailing, taxi, and limousine services into a single interface. It helps businesses control spend, streamline booking, invoicing, and analytics, and improves employee experience. Founded in 2010, headquartered in London, with offices worldwide, it has raised over $750 million, including investment from Volkswagen Group, and employs more than 800 people.

WirelessCar

Acquisition in 2018
WirelessCar AB, established in 1999 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a prominent global provider of telematics services for the automotive industry. It offers a range of services including emergency call systems, breakdown assistance, remote diagnostics, stolen vehicle tracking, remote immobilization, concierge services, and online platforms. WirelessCar caters to both passenger car manufacturers and commercial vehicle industries, supporting them in defining, implementing, and operating telematics solutions. As of March 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, serving over 9 million vehicles across more than 100 countries worldwide. Its client portfolio includes notable automakers such as Jaguar Land Rover, Daimler, Volvo Cars, BMW, Chrysler, Nissan, and Volvo Group.

ONO

Grant in 2018
Creating transformative change in urban mobility, making our cities cleaner and more enjoyable. We first focus on urban logistics, moving goods around the city in ways that are sustainable, efficient and cost-effective. Our vehicle and its modular platform system, with easily swappable modular units, meets the needs of city logistics. From moving food to flowers to furniture, the possibilities are endless. ONO’s founders, pioneer in e-mobility solutions, Beres Seelbach, former head of design at Mercedes and Volkswagen, Murat Günak, and light electric vehicle expert and engineer, Philipp Kahle, sought to rethink and reshape modern urban transportation. They put together a forward-thinking group of designers, engineers and creative thinkers who shared their vision of transforming urban mobility. ONO is a Berlin-based e-mobility company introducing a whole new category of emissions-free vehicle: the Pedal Assisted Transporter (PAT), combining the flexibility of a bicycle with the capacity and durability of a van. We offer environmentally friendly urban logistics solutions designed and optimised for cities of today.

QuantumScape

Corporate Round in 2018
QuantumScape is a renewable energy company focused on advancing solid-state battery technology to enhance the performance and range of electric vehicles. Founded in 2010 by Jagdeep Singh in San Jose, California, the company aims to transform the battery industry by creating a solid-state battery that offers significantly higher energy storage capacity compared to traditional batteries. QuantumScape is developing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries, featuring an innovative anode-less cell design that improves energy density while reducing material costs and streamlining manufacturing processes. Through these advancements, QuantumScape seeks to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

Gett

Series E in 2018
Gett is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform for corporate ground transportation management, integrating corporate fleets, ride‑hailing, taxi, and limousine services into a single interface. It helps businesses control spend, streamline booking, invoicing, and analytics, and improves employee experience. Founded in 2010, headquartered in London, with offices worldwide, it has raised over $750 million, including investment from Volkswagen Group, and employs more than 800 people.

GoFun

Series A in 2017
GoFun is a company that specializes in new energy car rental services, leveraging advanced technology to facilitate mobile travel. It offers a platform through which consumers can book vehicles that align with their specific transportation needs. By allowing customers to rent new energy cars via a smartphone application, GoFun streamlines the booking process, making it convenient and accessible. The company focuses on the development of innovative energy solutions within the rapidly evolving transportation industry.

Shouqi Zhixing

Series A in 2017
Shouqi Zhixing, which operates electric vehicle sharing platform GoFun, is founded in 2015 and controlled by Beijing Shouqi Group Co., Ltd. The company allows people to rent EV by scanning their ID card. As of this October, it has 10,000 cars available for renting.

Mobvoi

Series D in 2017
Founded in 2012, Mobvoi specializes in artificial intelligence technologies for Chinese language speech recognition, natural language processing, and vertical mobile search. It offers a Chinese Smart Watch Operating System with voice search capabilities across various platforms. The company has a strategic agreement with Volkswagen Group.

Hubject

Funding Round in 2016
Hubject GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing an eRoaming platform that connects electric vehicle charging infrastructures across Europe. The company provides a range of digital B2B solutions designed to enhance the user experience for various stakeholders in the electric mobility sector. These solutions include SHARE, a direct payment system for charge point operators; intercharge direct, which facilitates ad-hoc charging and direct payments at stations; CONNECT, aimed at emobility service providers; and CHECK, a certification for charging system manufacturers. Hubject's platform serves a diverse clientele, including charge point operators, automotive manufacturers, energy suppliers, electric vehicle power providers, app developers, charging station manufacturers, fleet managers, carsharing providers, IT service providers, and newcomers to the emobility sector. The company has established strategic partnerships to further enhance its offerings and expand its network.

GoFun

Venture Round in 2016
GoFun is a company that specializes in new energy car rental services, leveraging advanced technology to facilitate mobile travel. It offers a platform through which consumers can book vehicles that align with their specific transportation needs. By allowing customers to rent new energy cars via a smartphone application, GoFun streamlines the booking process, making it convenient and accessible. The company focuses on the development of innovative energy solutions within the rapidly evolving transportation industry.

Navistar

Post in 2016
Founded in 1902, Navistar is a leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, defense vehicles, and engines. It has pioneered environmental standards by being the first to meet EPA's 2007 emissions regulations six years ahead of schedule.

Gett

Corporate Round in 2016
Gett is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform for corporate ground transportation management, integrating corporate fleets, ride‑hailing, taxi, and limousine services into a single interface. It helps businesses control spend, streamline booking, invoicing, and analytics, and improves employee experience. Founded in 2010, headquartered in London, with offices worldwide, it has raised over $750 million, including investment from Volkswagen Group, and employs more than 800 people.

QuantumScape

Corporate Round in 2014
QuantumScape is a renewable energy company focused on advancing solid-state battery technology to enhance the performance and range of electric vehicles. Founded in 2010 by Jagdeep Singh in San Jose, California, the company aims to transform the battery industry by creating a solid-state battery that offers significantly higher energy storage capacity compared to traditional batteries. QuantumScape is developing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries, featuring an innovative anode-less cell design that improves energy density while reducing material costs and streamlining manufacturing processes. Through these advancements, QuantumScape seeks to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

Porsche

Acquisition in 2012
Porsche is a German automobile manufacturer renowned for high-performance sports cars, SUVs, and sedans. The company combines its racing heritage with a forward-looking product portfolio that emphasizes electromobility, digitalization, and connectivity to deliver sustainable, exclusive mobility. Through engineering excellence and precision manufacturing, Porsche pursues innovations that enhance performance, safety, and driving experience while maintaining its brand's heritage. Porsche also develops software solutions and offers dealer and customer financing, leasing, insurance, and mobility services, supporting a comprehensive customer relationship. The group invests in digital capabilities through its digital competence center, including new products, services, and business models for Porsche and its partners. Strategy focuses on shaping the future of the sports car by integrating traditional values with modern technology, ensuring consistent quality associated with the Porsche crest.

Scania

Acquisition in 2008
Scania is a prominent manufacturer of heavy trucks and buses, as well as industrial and marine engines. Established in 1891 by Gustaf Erikson in Södertälje, Sweden, the company specializes in providing comprehensive transport solutions that include a variety of product-related services. In addition to its core vehicle offerings, Scania also provides car rental, insurance, and finance services, enabling customers to focus on their primary business operations. Through its innovative products and services, Scania has positioned itself as a key player in the transport and logistics sector.
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