Assurant Ventures

We back exceptional entrepreneurs setting new benchmarks in quality, technology and sustainability. Since 2016 we’ve been passionate about driving industry change. Our team backs purpose-driven founders who share our mission across seven high-impact strategic verticals. We invest early across the world – Seed to Series B. As a specialist co-investor we do not lead rounds, but when we do invest we seek to over-index on the value we create. DRIVEN BY DISRUPTION: We are the venture capital arm of JLR, a key component of JLR’s open innovation programme, focussed on investments in startups that will be critical to accelerating the Reimagine strategy. An investment from InMotion Ventures is a step towards partnering with one of the world’s most innovative OEMs. Our capital comes with access to a rich ecosystem of innovators with sustainability at its centre, working together to co-create the world’s most desirable luxury vehicles and services for the most discerning of customers ELEVATING CATEGORY LEADERS: We believe top-tier strategic investors have the power to supercharge portfolio growth: leveraging corporate ambition to give startups a tangible competitive edge. We’re clear on how we make a difference to the businesses we back. A unique combination of capital, partnership opportunities, domain expertise and exposure to the wider Tata group. We’re committed to the success of all our partners, and only invest where we know we’ll have impact.

We invest across mobility Connectivity, Cybersecurity & Compliance: Vehicles are creating more data than ever, which is both opportunity and threat. Autonomy, Robotics & AI: Artificial intelligence (AI) & robotics have the potential to usher in a new wave of safety and productivity. Shared Assets, Subscription & Convenience Economy: New generations of consumer may be willingly to trade price for convenience and be open to new ownership models. Decarbonization & New Energy Sources: The world is moving to reduce our carbon footprint and new energy sources are a key piece of the puzzle. What makes us differentIndustry Expertise: We have a strong thesis for how the future will unfold. Our guidance and market perspective gives founders access to “smart money.” We work hard to help our companies move up the maturity curve and stay out of trouble. Robust Network: Our network is second to none. Our industry reputation and reach gives founders credibility and distribution with potential early customers and partners. Our connections with co-investors helps founders raise and close subsequent rounds. Founder Empathy: Being a founder is hard and can often be thankless. Entrepreneurs experience crazy highs and terrible lows. One of our key roles is to be there for our founding teams. In good times and in bad. As a steadfast rock they can lean on.

We partner with entrepreneurs as a lead or co-investor to help them build the technology that is driving the future of the automotive sector. Bringing our nearly 100 years of global automotive experience to bear for our portfolio companies, our investment strategy is built around being strategic, supportive, and patient. If the technology you’re building is auto-related, it’s likely that we have either direct experience or partners in the space. For our portfolio companies, we invest not only our dollars, but provide access to our experience, data, network, and resources. We want to be a long-term partner to the companies we invest in, and we’re not bound to a fixed timeline to harvest our investments. That means we can help you drive your innovation at the right speed with the confidence that we’re in it for the long-haul. What kind of companies does Holman Growth Ventures invest in? We invest in early stage companies (seed – Series B) in the automotive retail, fleet and mobility, and manufacturing and distribution ecosystems. What is Holman Growth Ventures investment philosophy? Our investment strategy is built around being strategic, supportive, and patient. We bring our nearly 100 years of global automotive experience to bear for our portfolio companies, and offer not only our investment dollars, but also our experience, data, network, and resources. And, because we’re not bound to a fixed timeline to harvest our investment, we allow our portfolio companies to develop at the right speed with the backing of a long-term partner. What benefits does Holman Growth Ventures provide its portfolio companies? If the technology you’re building is auto-related, it’s likely that Holman has either direct experience or partners in the space. For Holman Growth Ventures portfolio companies, we invest not only our dollars, but provide access to our experience, data, network, and resources. And, because we’re not bound to a fixed timeline to harvest our investment, our portfolio companies can grow at the speed that’s right for them.

GM Ventures invests in start-ups that share General Motors’ vision of a world of zero emissions, zero crashes and zero congestion. We are focused on key technologies that can be implemented in GM’s vehicles, manufacturing facilities and operating businesses. Our investment approach is unique. We combine venture investing with the active support of General Motors’ technical and business resources to improve, expand and scale technology. This provides our portfolio companies with additional capabilities to commercialize their innovation in the global transportation industry and have GM as a potential customer. Since 2010, we’ve built strong relationships with start-up companies and other venture capital firms who share our vision to advance the automotive industry. Our investments have increased General Motors’ technology footprint, including industry-first innovations, and accelerated its strategy to earn customers for life.

As a strategic investor, we leverage our expertise in the exterior and interior of the car as well as in drive systems and electronics. We are looking for partners with excellent technological capabilities in our domains and adjacent fields: Exterior: Connected vehicle access systems and competencies for complete door systems Interior: Solutions for seat structures and complete seats Drives: Electric drives and thermal management systems Micromobility: E-Bikes and E-Scooters Automotive software, sensors and electronic control units New materials and sustainability Smart product development and production technologies

co-pace started in 2017 out of a strategy process to answer how Continental should address the relationship to the startup ecosystems around the world in a structured way. We were not the first (and not the last) to start doing this, but we are proud of ‘how’ we do it. We have had the privilege to work with more than 200 entrepreneurs and thought leaders and to bring more than 20 partnerships off the ground in the past 5 years, generating value for both Continental and the startups. Our industries are going through a massive transformation. We see the changes in the shifting technology landscape as well as the dynamics of the markets (even before the pandemic). And we believe partnerships are how we keep up with the pace of change. For us at co-pace, partnerships between startups and Continental are the true north – we catalyze future products and services out of such partnerships: we jointly execute the product roadmaps innovating both internally and externally, and the outcome is renewed, reinvented, and transformative solutions. We operate in the global ecosystems from Tel Aviv to Singapore, from Berlin to Silicon Valley. It is in these global ecosystems that we find thought leaders such as yourselves – startup founders, serial entrepreneurs, investors, technology strategies and innovators. And we constantly meet new people to enrich each other’s network. This network is very important because it gives insights into all industries with the new perspectives, approaches, and players. We love linking that to Continental’s strategy, problems, and interests. And in this way, we look outwards and thus sharpen our focus inwards. Through these interactions, we anticipate product concepts and create new markets together with the thought leaders of the ecosystems. Our superpower is to be the catalyst that brings Continental and startups together to create what wouldn’t be possible if either worked alone. And we have only just begun! Moreover, Continental’s Corporate Venture Capital arm invests in young technology companies, giving startups direct access to Continental's global mobility and industry expertise.