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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
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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
GV
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
SH
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?

JR
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
JH
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Ingolstadt
Shared Deals: 1
MW
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Honda Motor?

UMIAILE

Sumida, Tokyo, Japan

UMIAILE is a marine robotics startup spun out of Honda.

Marine TechnologyRobotics
SeedOct 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,436,209
Helm.ai

Redwood City, California, United States

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesMachine LearningSoftware
Corporate RoundOct 15, 2025
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