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 |
| Bobidi | Jul 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Fittrix Inc. | Nov 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| BROJ Co., Ltd. | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Key People
Saurabh Sharma
Principal CEO
Hitesh Agravat
Managing Director
Jinal Gandhi
Director Finance, Head Of Investor Relations
Himanshu Arya
Dealer Principal
Jaskaran Anand
Dealer Principal
rajeev singhal
Dealer Principal
Stella Cho
Principal Technical Account Manager
Dave Young
Investment Manager
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
