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Porsche Ventures

Corporate VC

Luxembourg · Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Porsche Ventures is the venture capital arm of Porsche, investing across continents to identify category-leading innovation and combining industry expertise with venture capital.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Luxembourg, LU
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
25
Unicorns
1
IPOs
1

Team · 4 people

from public directories
Patrick Huke· Partner & Head of Porsche Ventures
Dennis Levien· Principal
Arman Malhotra· Investorin

What they invest in

from 24 of 25 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×9SaaS ×9Fintech ×6Hardware ×6Cleantech ×5Enterprise Software ×5Mobility & Transportation ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4

HQs:United States×10Germany×8Switzerland×1United Kingdom×1Israel×1Sweden×1

Investments · 25 tracked

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By year:2025 · 12024 · 42023 · 32022 · 32021 · 12020 · 22019 · 12017 · 116 dated

Aevaaeva.comin𝕏NASDAQ: AEVAJan 2017

Aeva develops FMCW-based 4D LiDAR sensors and perception software that measure velocity and range simultaneously, using silicon photonics to put LiDAR elements on a chip.

HardwareMobility & TransportationSemiconductorsPalo Alto, US

SOROUSH SALEHIAN DARDASHTI(Executive Officer, Director)MINA REZK(Executive Officer, Director)inSoroush Salehian(Founder)inMina Rezk(Founder)

BoardSHAHIN FARSHCHI(Director)inYuan Chen(Capital Allocator)in

Co-investors11.2 CapitalCanaan PartnersLux CapitalNext47Socii CapitalLockheed Martin Ventures

Black Semiconductorblacksemi.comin✓ verified

Black Semiconductor develops graphene-based Integrated Graphene Photonics chip technology that combines photonics and electronics on the same wafer to improve chip connectivity, performance, and energy efficiency.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsAachen, DE

Daniel Schall(Founder)inSebastian Schall(Founder)in

Co-investorsCambium CapitalCapnamicOnsight VenturesProject A VenturesVsquared VenturesScania Growth Capital+5 more

Retorioretorio.comin✓ verified

Retorio develops AI-powered coaching software for enterprise sales teams, using realistic client simulations and behavioral feedback to help salespeople build customer trust and improve performance.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMunich, DE

Jan Beuthin

Co-investorsStorm VenturesPassion CapitalBasinghall PartnersSquareOneTechFounders

Ridepandaridepanda.com✓ verified

Ridepanda is an online dealership and marketplace for personal electric micromobility vehicles, selling curated and vetted e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-mopeds along with financing, extended warranties, maintenance, and at-home assembly.

CleantechE-commerceHR TechMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSeattle, US

Chinmay Malaviya(Co-founder & CEO)inCharlie Depman(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesLorimer VenturesProeza VenturesUtopian VenturesYamaha Motor VenturesGeneral Catalyst+6 more

timelesstimeless.investmentsin✓ verified

Timeless Investments offers a platform for investing in fractional shares of collectible assets.

FintechBerlin, DE

Jan Karnath(Founder)inMalte Häusler(Founder)in

Co-investorsEQT VenturesLA ROCA CapitalLinden Capital

1KOMMA5°1komma5grad.comin𝕏Jun 2023

1KOMMA5° provides home energy systems that combine solar panels, heat pumps, battery storage, and EV wallboxes, coordinated by its Heartbeat AI software to optimize electricity use and offer dynamic pricing.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Philip Liesenfeld(Founder)inJannik Schall(Founder)Micha Grüber(Founder)Michael Hinderer(Founder)Philipp Schroeder(Founder)Philipp Schröder(Founder)

Co-investorsCarbonCoastCapeCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSFranz Haniel & Cie. GmbHG2 Venture PartnersNorrsken VC+6 more

Atomic Industriesatomic.industriesin𝕏Dec 2023 · $17M

Atomic Industries uses artificial intelligence and custom software to design plastic molds for manufacturing, enabling faster production of injection-molded parts for customers.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsDetroit, US

Aaron Slodov(Founder)inAustin Bishop(COO)Lou Young Jr.(Founder)Lou Young(Head of Manufacturing)Paul Dilyard(Head of Product)Isaiah Taylor(Recruiter)

Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Earthrise VenturesImpatient VenturesIn-Q-TelJulian CapitalMaC Venture Capital+16 more

Bcompbcomp.comin𝕏Apr 2024 · $40M

Bcomp manufactures powerRibs™, a natural fibre reinforcement grid for composite structures that mimics leaf-vein patterns to provide high stiffness at minimal weight.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsFribourg, CH

Christian Fischer(Founder)in

Co-investorsBMW i VenturesVenture KickVerve VenturesAirbus VenturesGenerali VenturesRKKVC+1 more

Bumperbumper.coin𝕏Aug 2025

Bumper provides a payment orchestration platform designed for automotive dealerships that integrates in-store and online payment processing with features including pay-later options, bank transfers, and card payments.

E-commerceFintechMobility & TransportationRetail TechSaaSLondon, GB

James Jackson(Founder)in

Co-investorsAutotech VenturesInMotion VenturesRevo CapitalSalica InvestmentsShell Ventures

Carputtycarputty.comin𝕏Dec 2022

Carputty offers digital auto financing for U.S. car buyers, providing fixed-rate single-vehicle loans through a lending partner along with tools to track and predict vehicle value over time.

FintechMobility & TransportationSaaSAtlanta, US

J. Patrick Bayliss(President and CEO)in

BoardMichael Tannenbaum(Resigned as a Director 7/16/2021)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesFontinalis PartnersGrand VenturesKickstartKinetic Ventures, L.L.C.Menlo Ventures+1 more

Crestacresta.comin𝕏Sep 2024

Cresta provides a unified platform combining human and AI agents to automate and augment customer service interactions for enterprise contact centers.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSunnyvale, US

Sebastian Thrun(Founder)inTim Shi(Founder)inZayd Enam(Founder)inAndre Esteva(Founder)inShan Huang(Co-Founder)inPing Wu(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzTiger Global ManagementBallistic VenturesBrilliant Phoenix CapitalComcast VenturesGreylock Partners+16 more

DrivablyinApr 2019

Chandler, US

Tyler C. Hall(Executive Officer, Director)Joshua S. Simonton(Executive Officer, Director)Don Webster(Executive Officer)Andrew Sweet(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsHomebrew

Endeit Capitalendeit.com

General Intuition develops foundation models capable of perceiving, predicting, and acting in the physical world, trained on large-scale gameplay data to power autonomous driving, robotics, and real-world AI applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechFintechInsurTechRoboticsSaaS

Pim de Witte

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystKhosla VenturesBOMKfW CapitalPeakCapnamic+1 more

Griiipgriiip.comin𝕏Jul 2021

Griiip develops data analytics platforms for the motorsport industry, serving drivers, teams, manufacturers, and fans to enhance engagement and performance across both competitive racing and sim racing.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSports Tech

Tamir Plachinsky(Founder)in

Co-investorsSharp Alpha

Group14 Technologiesgroup14.technologyin𝕏

Group14 develops silicon battery materials, specifically SCC55®, for automotive and consumer electronics manufacturers.

CleantechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsWoodinville, US

Henry Costantino(Executive Officer)Rick Luebbe(Founder)inDr. Rick CostantinoJohn Reagh(Director)Eric Luebbe(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Bill Funcannon(Director)

Co-investorsBASF Venture Capital GmbHOVP Venture PartnersE8 AngelsEarth Venture CapitalMetaplanetSalvia+2 more

Nitroboxnitrobox.cominFeb 2020

instellix is a cloud-based order-to-cash platform that enables enterprises to automate billing and monetization processes for complex business models including subscriptions, pay-per-use, and hybrid models across multiple countries.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSHamburg, DE

Co-investorsHeartfelt Capital

Rally Rdrallyrd.com𝕏Sep 2020

Rally is an investment platform that lets people buy and sell equity shares in collectible assets, which are securitized into individual companies and offered as shares through registered broker dealers.

FintechMarketplacesNew York City, US

Maximilian Niederste-Ostholt(Founder)Rob Petrozzo(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelAnthemis VentureGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation FundRaptor GroupRed Beard Ventures+11 more

Rimacrimac-automobili.comin

Rimac Automobili develops and manufactures the Nevera and Nevera R electric hypercars, along with related high-performance electric vehicle technology.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & Transportation

Mate Rimac(Founder)in

Co-investorsHOF CapitalMarketX VenturesSoftBank Vision FundGoldman SachsSoftBank Group

Sensigosensigo.com

Sensigo is an AI-powered platform that helps automotive service technicians and OEMs diagnose vehicle issues, predict component failures, and streamline parts procurement to reduce repair costs and turnaround time.

AI & Machine Learning

Co-investorsUP PartnersUP Labs

Sharpistsharpist.cominFeb 2022 · $23M

Sharpist provides a digital coaching platform that combines 1:1 and group coaching sessions with certified coaches, micro tasks, and progress analytics for employees at all career stages.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSBerlin, DE

Fabian Niedballa(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapnamicEndeit CapitalHeartfelt CapitalKickstart InnovationVorwerk VenturesFounders Future

Smaltsmalt.euinNov 2023

Smalt provides startup support and administrative services for founders in Germany, including business planning, tax registration, insurance setup, and access to KfW startup loans.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystLoric VenturesnoaOwl VenturesAnanda Impact VenturesLa Famiglia

South 8south8.cominMay 2024

South 8 develops liquefied gas electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries, replacing conventional liquid electrolytes to improve performance, safety, and reliability in extreme temperature environments.

CleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareSan Diego, US

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesIn-Q-TelLG Technology VenturesAnzu PartnersFoothill VenturesLockheed Martin Ventures

Varana Capital TriEyetrieye.techin𝕏

TriEye develops SWIR (short-wave infrared) sensing technology for mass-market applications, providing imaging and 3D ranging information across all weather and lighting conditions.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsTel Aviv, IL

Omer Kapach(Founder)

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Deep InsightIntel CapitalNext Gear VenturesVaranaGrove Ventures

Workerbaseworkerbase.cominOct 2022

Workerbase offers a connected worker platform for manufacturing that digitizes shopfloor work, delivers guided digital work instructions, orchestrates tasks by worker skill, and connects to factory systems and machines.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaSMunich, DE

Norman Hartmann(Founding team member)inThorsten Krueger(Founder)in

Co-investorsBayern KapitalPoint NineAlmaz Capital

Zededazededa.comin𝕏Feb 2024 · $72M

ZEDEDA provides a platform for deploying, orchestrating, and securing edge AI models, agents, and autonomous workloads across distributed sites such as factory floors, field sites, retail stores, and shipping vessels.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTSan Jose, US

Said Ouissal(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardLisa Edwards(Director)inBilal Zuberi(Director)inJuan Muldoon(Director)inKevin DeNuccio(Director)Steve Mullaney(Director)in

Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalEnergize CapitalLux CapitalProsperity7 VenturesSmith Point CapitalAlmaz Capital+3 more

Exits · 1

1 IPOs

AevaNASDAQ: AEVA

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Porsche Ventures made?
Porsche Ventures has 25 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Porsche Ventures invest at?
Porsche Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does Porsche Ventures focus on?
Porsche Ventures focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Mobility & Transportation.
Where is Porsche Ventures located?
Porsche Ventures is headquartered in Luxembourg, LU.
Who does Porsche Ventures co-invest with?
Porsche Ventures most often shares deals with Andreessen Horowitz, Ballistic Ventures, Comcast Ventures, among 13 tracked co-investors.

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