Hyundai CRADLE

Hyundai CRADLE is Hyundai Motor Group's global innovation and corporate venture arm, investing in startups to accelerate future automotive and human mobility technologies.

Corporate VC Active Mountain View, United States Est. 2011
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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E Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, Pre-Seed, A Round, Seed, F Round, G Round

About

Hyundai CRADLE is Hyundai Motor Company's corporate venturing and open innovation arm. It partners and invests in prominent global startups to accelerate the development of advanced future automotive technologies, including mobility services, smart cities, AI, advanced materials, eco-friendly energy, and robotics. They operate innovation hubs in key startup ecosystems worldwide, including Tel Aviv, to access diverse talent and technologies. [4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 15, 20]

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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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