Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size$100K to $500K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusLogistics and mobility, Cybersecurity, Climate, Industrial, Marketplaces
Latest fund$19M latest fund (2025)
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Automotive Ventures
2 people on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Steve GreenfieldGeneral PartnerHe has over 25 years of experience in automotive technology, previously holding senior roles at TrueCar, AutoTrader.com, and Manheim.
Justin CharbonneauVenture PrincipalHe previously founded a wholesale grape and bulk wine marketplace and held roles at AT&T and a B2B SaaS startup.
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Automotive VenturesAutomotive Ventures VC firm is funding the next wave of innovation in transportation technology. We believe the way we invest today is how we move tomorrow.automotiveventures.com
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What stage does Automotive Ventures invest in?
Automotive Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.
How much does Automotive Ventures invest?
Automotive Ventures reports checks of $100K to $500K.
Does Automotive Ventures lead rounds?
Automotive Ventures mostly follows other investors.
Who are the partners at Automotive Ventures?
Steve Greenfield (General Partner).
Is Automotive Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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