What is ClearMotion?
ClearMotion operates at the intersection of automotive engineering and advanced software development. By focusing on proactive motion control, the company provides hardware and software solutions that transform how vehicles handle road surfaces. This technology is critical for the next generation of mobility, where comfort, safety, and performance are paramount. With a global manufacturing footprint, including facilities in China, ClearMotion is effectively bridging the gap between traditional automotive manufacturing and the software-defined future of transportation.
How much funding has ClearMotion raised?
ClearMotion has raised a total of $330.4M across 9 funding rounds:
Series A
$9.5M
Private Equity
$2.5M
Private Equity
$6M
Series B
$25.3M
Series C
$100M
Series D
$115M
Other Financing Round
$39M
Other Financing Round
$32M
Series A (2012): $9.5M led by Acadia Woods Partners
Private Equity (2012): $2.5M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2013): $6M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2014): $25.3M backed by New Enterprise Associates, World Innovation Lab (WiL), NewView Capital, and Acadia Woods Partners
Series C (2017): $100M with participation from J.P. Morgan Asset Management, World Innovation Lab, New Enterprise Associates, Eileses Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures
Series D (2019): $115M led by Bridgestone, Franklin Templeton Investments, Eileses Capital, Microsoft, World Innovation Lab, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Qualcomm, and NewView Capital
Other Financing Round (2022): $39M supported by Franklin Templeton, Bai Capital, and Nio Capital
Other Financing Round (2023): $32M featuring Bai Capital, Nio Capital, and NewView Capital
Key Investors in ClearMotion
New Enterprise Associates
Established in 1977 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, New Enterprise Associates is a venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build businesses.
Microsoft
Microsoft Corp. engages in the provision of developing and marketing software and hardware services, including cloud services and intelligent computing platforms.
Nio Capital
NIO Capital focuses on investments in the fields of mobility and energy technology, emphasizing transformative mobility, smart industry, and intelligent living.
What's next for ClearMotion?
Looking ahead, ClearMotion is poised to capitalize on the increasing demand for intelligent vehicle systems. The recent strategic investment will likely be deployed to accelerate the commercialization of its motion control platforms and expand its footprint within the electric vehicle and autonomous driving sectors. As the automotive industry shifts toward digitalization and decarbonization, ClearMotion's ability to unlock new possibilities for in-cabin productivity and entertainment positions it as a vital partner for global OEMs seeking to differentiate their product offerings in a competitive landscape.
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