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ClearMotion

Changshu, CN · Founded 2012 · 113 employees on LinkedIn · 13 known investors

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ClearMotion develops active suspension systems for automotive vehicles. The company manufactures production-ready suspension technology with a focus on serving the automotive industry.

Founders & leadership

ClearMotion was founded in 2012 by Zack Anderson, Shak Avadhany, Zackary Anderson, and Shakeel Avadhany.

ZAZack Anderson
Zack AndersonFounderHe founded ClearMotion in 2012 and served as its COO and CCO through 2019 and then as CTO until 2024, remaining on the board. His earlier work includes brain-computer interface research and humanoid robotics engineering at MIT and the MIT Media Lab, and a software internship at Google; he is now building a stealth physical AI startup and is a member of South Park Commons.
SAShak Avadhany
Shak AvadhanyFounder
ZA
Zackary AndersonCo-founder
SAShakeel Avadhany
Shakeel AvadhanyCo-Founder & CEO2009–2019
CSChristian Steinmann
Christian SteinmannCEOHe joined in 2019 after two decades at Continental, where he held roles including account manager, general manager, customer center manager and director, and managing director. He began his career as an application engineer at BorgWarner and spent time at Mannesmann VDO.

Board

KK
Krishna KolluriBoard directorGeneral Partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
JR
Jonathan RossBoard director
AJ
Arthur J. SambergBoard director
AM
Alexander MandlBoard director
WM
Walter MassenburgBoard director
TW
Timothy WymanBoard director

Investors · 13

Also in the syndicate · 2

Acadia WoodsLiberty Street

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$302M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2013–2023

▶$42.5MraisedJan 2024 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christian SteinmannExecutive Officer, Director
  • Yan ZhuDirector
  • Jeffrey SambergDirector
  • Timothy ConnorDirector
  • Zackary AndersonDirector
Offering amount
$42.5M
Amount sold
$42.5M
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$38.5MraisedFeb 2023 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeffrey SambergDirector
  • Zackary AndersonDirector
  • Timothy ConnorDirector
  • Christian SteinmannExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$38.5M
Amount sold
$38.5M
First sale
Sep 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$115MraisedNov 2019 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shakeel AvadhanyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Krishna KolluriDirector
  • Arthur J. SambergDirector
  • Jonathan RossDirector
  • Zackary AndersonExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$115M
Amount sold
$115M
First sale
Dec 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$100MraisedFeb 2017 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Krishna KolluriDirector
  • Zackary AndersonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jonathan RossDirector
  • Shakeel AvadhanyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alexander MandlDirector
  • Arthur J. SambergDirector
Offering amount
$100M
Amount sold
$100M
First sale
Jan 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6MraisedJan 2014 · 12 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Arthur SambergDirector
  • Shakeel AvadhanyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Walter MassenburgDirector
  • Timothy WymanDirector
  • Zackary AndersonExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$6M
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Dec 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through ClearMotion went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ClearMotion do?
ClearMotion develops active suspension systems for automotive vehicles. The company manufactures production-ready suspension technology with a focus on serving the automotive industry.
Who founded ClearMotion?
ClearMotion was founded by Zack Anderson, Shak Avadhany, Zackary Anderson, Shakeel Avadhany in 2012.
Who are ClearMotion's investors?
ClearMotion's investors include ATEL Ventures, Eileses Capital, M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund), New Enterprise Associates (NEA), NewView Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, Verissimo Ventures, World Innovation Lab (WiL) and 3 more.
How much funding has ClearMotion raised?
ClearMotion has disclosed $302M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is ClearMotion headquartered?
ClearMotion is headquartered in Changshu, CN.