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Stellantis Ventures
Stellantis Ventures operates as the dedicated venture investment vehicle for the automaker. Adam Bazih leads the group. The unit targets startups in automotive...
Stellantis Ventures
Stellantis Ventures operates as the dedicated venture investment vehicle for the automaker. Adam Bazih leads the group. The unit targets startups in automotive technology and mobility. The strategy centers on early-stage and expansion investments. Asset classes include venture capital and co-investments. Positions span energy storage, advanced materials and auto tech. Confirmed holdings include Lyten, Nauto, Niron Magnetics, Tiamat, SteerLight, NetZero, Factorial, Electra Vehicles, Envisics, 6K and Trails Offroad. Co-investors have included GM Ventures. Activity occurs in the United States, France and the United Kingdom. The team numbers eight professionals. Adjacent vehicles include Stellantis Ventures Fund I, sized at $324 million. The Stellantis Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm, established in 2021 with a focus on education and sustainability. June 2025: Sponsored MOVE 2025 in London. The structure ties investment decisions directly to the parent company's engineering leadership under Ned Curic. This alignment shapes mandate and sourcing around Stellantis operational priorities rather than external LP requirements.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1950
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United States
City
Auburn Hills
Corporate office
1000 Chrysler Drive CIMS 485-08-64, Auburn Hills, MI, United States
Principals
Adam Bazih
Head of Stellantis Ventures
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Stellantis Ventures?
Adam Bazih serves as head of the unit. Ned Curic, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer, oversees the fund.
Does Stellantis Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The unit executes direct investments and co-investments in startups. It has not disclosed participation in external fund commitments.
What investment stages does Stellantis Ventures typically target?
The strategy covers early stage through expansion and late stage. Ticket sizes range from $1.1 million to $10.8 million.
Which sectors does Stellantis Ventures explicitly avoid?
No explicit avoidance sectors appear in available records. Focus remains on automotive, mobility, energy storage and related technologies.
How is Stellantis Ventures related to Exor N.V.?
Exor N.V. is a major shareholder of Stellantis and has co-invested alongside the ventures unit in certain portfolio companies.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Capital originates from the automotive operations of Stellantis N.V.
Does Stellantis Ventures maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The Stellantis Foundation operates as the separate philanthropic arm, established in 2021 with emphasis on education and sustainability.
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