
Automated Driving
Self-driving vehicles promise significant benefits to society from increasing personal productivity, to fuel efficiencies and reducing accidents and saving lives.

Electrification
The revolution in energy is vital to the next generation of vehicles, from propulsion to overall functionality and communication; it’s the heartbeat of vehicle mobility.

Lighting Technologies
Vehicle lighting is becoming increasingly intelligent regarding safety as well as for individualized styling and personalization for an advanced brand experience.

The Connected Car
As the automobile becomes an extension of our connected lives, our vehicles are turning into a hub for our personal digital ecosystems and vehicle health management.

Industry 4.0
Smart, secure and highly automated manufacturing processes are drastically reducing cost, increasing efficiency and enabling new paradigms of manufacturing.

Logistics
Modern technology and the availability of real time data are revolutionizing logistics by improving visibility, reducing complexity and increasing control of cost and inventory.
Investment Strategy

- Early / Mid – Stage, Sweet Spot: Series A & B
- Investments are tied to strong strategic objectives (historically, worked out in 2-6 weeks)
- HELLA Ventures invest if there is a strong benefit to Startup and HELLA which maximizes startup enterprise value and new product development
- Co-Investor / Co-Lead with strong institutional leads
- Investments: $500k-10M
Benefits Of Partnering
with HELLA Ventures
- Automotive OEM market access
- Supply chain management expertise
- Automotive grade R&D and manufacturing expertise
- Access to extensive VC network
- Connection to international business unit locations
- Support for recruiting from top tier universities
- Global reach and broad network in over 35 countries
- 120+ year old trusted HELLA brand
- Proof of Concept Funding