Honda Innovations Silicon Valley
Corporate VCTokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 2 people tracked
Also known as ホンダ・イノベーションズ株式会社
Investment thesis
Honda Innovations runs Honda Xcelerator Ventures, engaging innovators across all stages through strategic partnership, co-development, and direct investment to advance Honda Vision 2050's goals of carbon neutrality and zero traffic fatalities. Its investment approach spans three categories: Plug-in (strengthening existing advantages), Transformation (preparing for competitive shifts), and Moonshot (exploring disruptive innovation). Its partnership model moves from Validate (PoCs and feasibility tests) to Build (joint R&D) to Scale (commercialization via Honda's global platforms). The firm emphasizes co-creation and shared risk over ownership of equity, welcoming forward-thinking founders working on breakthrough technologies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 24, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 7 of 17 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Deep Tech ×3Cleantech ×2Energy ×2Hardware ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2SaaS ×2Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:United States×3Israel×1Japan×1
Investments · 17 tracked
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SoundHound AI develops a voice AI platform that enables conversational interactions with products, services, and applications across industries.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSector AgnosticSanta Clara, US
Keyvan Mohajer(Co-Founder & CEO)inMajid Emami(Executive Officer)James Hom(Executive Officer, Director)Nitesh Sharan(Executive Officer)Timothy Stonehocker(Executive Officer)Michael Zagorsek(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBuildGroupFelicis VenturesKensington Capital Partners LimitedKT investment Inc.Structural CapitalTransLink Capital+1 more
Drivemode builds vehicle companion apps and in-vehicle software platforms for Honda and Acura cars and electric motorcycles, including connected apps like Honda RoadSync and the Drivemode Android app.
IoTMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Jose, US
Yokichi Koga(Executive Officer, Director)Yo Koga(CEO)
Co-investorsMiyako Capital
Helm.ai develops AI software for autonomous driving systems that enables automakers and Tier 1 suppliers to develop L2 through L4 autonomous vehicles.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesACVC PartnersAmplo VenturesFontinalis PartnersOne Way VenturesSound Ventures
nT-Tao develops compact 20 MWe fusion systems, marketed as Tao Energy Boxes, designed to provide distributed, 24/7 firm on-site power on or off the grid.
CleantechDeep TechEnergy
Oded Gour-Lavie(CEO & Co-founder)Doron Weinfeld(Chief Scientist & Co-founder)Boaz Weinfeld(CTO & Co-founder)
BoardUzi Yemin(Chairman of the Board)
Co-investorsJ-ImpactNext Gear Ventures
SiLC Technologies develops silicon photonics-based 4D+ vision systems for autonomous machines and robots.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsMonrovia, US
Co-investorsGlobal BrainDell Technologies CapitalSony Ventures Corporation
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSoundHound AINASDAQ: SOUN
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSoundHound AI · stocktwits.com · Jul 18, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Honda Innovations Silicon Valley made?
- Honda Innovations Silicon Valley has 17 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Honda Innovations Silicon Valley invest at?
- Honda Innovations Silicon Valley invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Honda Innovations Silicon Valley focus on?
- Honda Innovations Silicon Valley focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Honda Innovations Silicon Valley located?
- Honda Innovations Silicon Valley is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does Honda Innovations Silicon Valley co-invest with?
- Honda Innovations Silicon Valley most often shares deals with A.Capital Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Global Brain, among 16 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 1
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