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Continental AG is a German automotive component manufacturer and industrial specialist. It develops and produces diverse solutions, including tires for various vehicles, advanced brake systems, and powertrain components. The company focuses on sustainable, safe, and convenient mobility products for global automotive manufacturers and industrial applications.
Established in Hanover, Germany, in 1871, Continental was founded by nine industrialists and private bankers. Founding directors Jacob Frank and Conrad Köhsel, with early financier Moritz Magnus, were instrumental. Their insight centered on rubber products, especially pneumatic tires, addressing evolving transportation and industrial demands.
Continental serves diverse customers, including global automotive manufacturers, industrial partners, and end consumers. Its long-term vision emphasizes advancing mobility through continuous technological innovation. The company strives to create intelligent, efficient solutions contributing to a safer, more connected, and environmentally responsible future across transportation and industry.
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Continental was founded in 1871 by Nikolai Setzer (CEO & Founder).
Continental was founded in 1871 by Nikolai Setzer (CEO & Founder).
Continental has 6 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $8.2M Other Equity in Blickfeld in December 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | Blickfeld | $8.2M Other Equity | Tiffany LUO | Bayern Kapital, Fluxunit, High Tech Grunderfonds, Tengelmann Ventures |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Autobrains | $19.0M Series C | Temasek | BMW I Ventures, Dynamo Ventures, Flyover Capital, Glasswing Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, Knorr Bremse, Linh Pham |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Blickfeld | $31.0M Series A Extension | — | Bayern Kapital, DR. Joerg Strauss, High Tech Grunderfonds, Tiffany LUO, Tengelmann Ventures |
| Apr 28, 2021 | EasyMile | $66.5M Series B | Ralf Ackermann | Alstom, Bpifrance, McWin, NextStage AM |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Volocopter | $241.6M Series D | — | Atlantia, Avala Capital, BlackRock, Btov Partners, Daimler, DB Schenker, Geely, Intel Capital, Jericho Capital, Klocke Holding, NTT, Team Europe, Tokyo Century |
| May 17, 2018 | DigiLens | $25.0M Series C | Continental | — |
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