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ZF

Venture Capital

ZF is a Venture Capital firm based in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Corporate venture arm of ZF Friedrichshafen, the German automotive technology group, investing in mobility, autonomous driving, and electrification startups.

Early Stage
Growth
Automotive
Autonomous Vehicles
Electrification
Industrials
Mobility
Headquarters
Friedrichshafen, Germany
Founded
2016
Website
zf.com
Portfolio Companies
3
Total Investments
3
Last Investment
Oct 2025
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Investment Thesis

Identify and invest in technology companies developing innovations relevant to ZF's core markets in driveline, chassis, safety, and mobility.

It was founded in 2016. It has made 3 investments. Its portfolio includes StradVision, Apex.AI and Range Energy. Focus areas include Automotive and Autonomous Vehicles.

Portfolio3

Co-investors22

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22 co-investors across 22 shared portfolio companies — who they back alongside, and how often they lead.

Venture Capital ×17 · Corporate VC ×4 · Family Office ×1 · 5 shared rounds

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