Goodyear Ventures

Goodyear Ventures is the venture capital arm of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. It partners with and invests in seed-to-growth-stage startups developing emerging mobility technologies, drawing on Goodyear's transportation and tire innovation experience. The fund targets $100 million in new investments in future mobility solutions over a ten-year deployment period.

Its stated technical domains cover connected mobility, the Internet of Things (IoT), long-range wireless connectivity, mobility technology, tire innovation and transportation technology. Sustainable materials and mobility technologies are named areas of focus. Portfolio activity includes an investment in Helium Network, which provides long-range wireless connectivity for IoT devices - a position aligned with connected mobility.

Engagement with portfolio companies runs through both investment and collaboration, described as partnership-driven and entrepreneur-first, with an emphasis on efficient and accessible mobility solutions. Industry verticals span mobility, transportation, automotive, tires, IoT and venture capital.