Hyundai CRADLE

Corporate VC Active Mountain View, United States Est. 1967
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
8
in our dataset
Rounds participated
11
Rounds led
3
Rounds' value
$132.2M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
E Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, Pre-Seed, A Round, Seed, F Round, G Round

About

Hyundai CRADLE is Hyundai Motors venture capital arm and open innovation arm, which partners and invests extensively in prominent global startups to accelerate the development of advanced future automotive technologies. Hyundai CRADLE identifies Disruptive Innovations (including amongst others, mobility services, AI, robotics, smart energy solutions, smart city and cybersecurity) to introduce and partner within Hyundai Motor Group.

Portfolio · 8

SolidT
Solid State-based Decentralized Temperature Control
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2024-08
UVeye
Under-vehicle Inspection System
Led ★ 2 rounds $63.1M committed Latest: 2021-07
Ottopia
Teleoperation Software for Connected Vehicles
1 round $9.0M committed Latest: 2021-04
OpsysTech
Solid-state LiDAR
2 rounds $31.0M committed Latest: 2020-11
D-ID
Creative AI Solution
2 rounds $19.1M committed Latest: 2020-05
Gauzy
Smart Glass with Light Control Technology
1 round $10.0M committed Latest: 2020-04
Kardome Technology
Voice User Interface Technology
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2020-02
Autotalks
Vehicle-to-vehicle Communication Technology
1 round Latest: 2018-07

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Automotive & Mobility Technologies6
Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Industrial Technologies1

Q&A

What is Hyundai CRADLE's primary investment focus?
Hyundai CRADLE, as Hyundai Motors' venture capital arm, focuses on disruptive innovations in advanced future automotive technologies. This includes mobility services, AI, robotics, smart energy solutions, smart city, and cybersecurity.
Which sectors does Hyundai CRADLE primarily invest in?
Hyundai CRADLE primarily invests in Automotive & Mobility Technologies, with 6 portfolio companies in this sector. They also have investments in Media & Entertainment Technologies and Industrial Technologies.
Can you name some of Hyundai CRADLE's notable portfolio companies?
Hyundai CRADLE's portfolio includes companies like UVeye, which develops under-vehicle inspection systems, and Gauzy, a smart glass with light control technology company.
Has Hyundai CRADLE had any recent exits?
Yes, Hyundai CRADLE had an exit in June 2024 with Gauzy, which went public on NASDAQ with a valuation of $319M.
What is the typical investment stage for Hyundai CRADLE?
Hyundai CRADLE invests across various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round. Their recent activity shows investments in Seed and A Rounds.
Who are the key team members at Hyundai CRADLE?
The key team members at Hyundai CRADLE include Avi Voldman, an Investment Manager, and Nissim Hofi, an Open Innovation Manager.
What is Hyundai CRADLE's investment range?
Hyundai CRADLE's investment range is between $500K and $250M.
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