ZER01NE
Overview
ZER01NE is the open innovation and creative talent platform of Hyundai Motor Group. It functions as a corporate venture capital (CVC) and strategic accelerator, investing in and collaborating with startups in sectors such as AI, mobility, smart factories, robotics, and ESG. ZER01NE operates several programs, including the ZER01NE Accelerator for external startups, the ZER01NE Fund for strategic investments, and the ZER01NE Company Builder for internal ventures. Its goal is to foster an ecosystem of creators and startups to drive innovation and explore future technologies for the Hyundai Motor Group.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD Carbon | Jun 2024 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Lounge'Lab | Nov 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Fittrix Inc. | Nov 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| BROJ Co., Ltd. | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Bobidi | Jul 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Randy Parker
Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America
Saurabh Sharma
Principal CEO
Dave Young
Managing Partner, Managing Partner
Hitesh Agravat
Managing Director
Ruben Keuter
Managing Director Hyundai Nederland & Managing Director Genesis Nederland
Tribhav Rawat
Managing Director
Aman Fatehpuria
Dealer Partner
dinesh reddy
dealer principal nizamabad
Himanshu Arya
Dealer Principal
Jaskaran Anand
Dealer Principal
Jinal Gandhi
Dealer Principal
rajeev singhal
Dealer Principal
Stella Cho
Principal Technical Account Manager
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is ZER01NE based?
ZER01NE is headquartered in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
When was ZER01NE founded?
ZER01NE was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does ZER01NE have?
ZER01NE has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in ZER01NE's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include LD Carbon, Lounge'Lab, Fittrix Inc., BROJ Co., Ltd., Bobidi.
What was ZER01NE's most recent investment shown here?
ZER01NE's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in LD Carbon in 2024.
What sectors does ZER01NE focus on?
ZER01NE focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does ZER01NE focus on?
ZER01NE typically invests at the Early stage.
What is ZER01NE's AUM?
ZER01NE's assets under management are estimated between $157.6M and $157.6M.