Stellantis Collaboration Honored at 2025 Venture Awards for Improving Customer Experience in Startup Partnerships
In a celebration of ground-breaking innovation, global automaker Stellantis N.V. honoured eight startups at its fourth annual Venture Awards. The event, which took place during MOVE 2025, the world's premier mobility tech event, recognised startups in three categories: CARE, TECH, and VALUE.
The CARE category was won by NetZero (France) for its biochar production solution that removes carbon from the atmosphere, improving soil quality in agriculture. Trashin (Brazil) was also honoured for its sustainable waste management, circular economy, and reverse logistics solutions.
The TECH category saw Ample (USA) take the top spot for its modular, drop-in battery-swapping system for electric vehicles, offering fast and efficient charging solutions. Hive Power (Switzerland) was recognised for its FLEXO optimization platform that aggregates EVs for Virtual Power Plant and V2X applications. HMDrive (Italy) was honoured for its augmented reality solution that redefines the driving experience.
The VALUE category winners included Dexory (UK) for its autonomous robotics and AI-powered platform that optimises space, streamlines labor, and improves accuracy across global supply chains. Cloud Ace (Japan) was honoured for driving digital transformation for businesses worldwide by harnessing the power and flexibility of cloud platforms. GOMECANO (France) was recognised for its on-demand mobile repair service that minimises downtime and maximises convenience.
Dexory, Trashin, Ample, Hive Power, HMDrive, Cloud Ace, GOMECANO, and NetZero were grouped into three focus areas: CARE, TECH, and VALUE. These startups were chosen for their potential to scale across Stellantis brands and platforms, as Stellantis Ventures aims to improve outcomes for individual customers and society as a whole.
Stellantis Ventures, the company's first corporate venture fund, was established with an initial investment of €300 million. It focuses on early- and later-stage startup companies developing innovative technologies for the automotive and mobility sectors.
Visitors to MOVE 2025 had the opportunity to learn more about these pioneering startup solutions in AI, battery tech, and inclusive mobility, alongside innovative vehicles and technologies from Stellantis brands Citroën and FIAT. The interactive booth was located at the Main entrance, Booth 1, at ExCeL in London during the event, which took place on June 18-19.
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In conclusion, the 2025 Stellantis Venture Awards showcased a diverse range of innovative startups that are shaping the future of the automotive and mobility sectors. These startups, each honoured in their respective categories, are poised to make a significant impact in their respective fields, contributing to a more sustainable, efficient, and convenient future for all.
- The finance sector is about to witness significant disruption as these honored startups, such as Dexory and Cloud Ace, leveraging AI and cloud technology, are poised to drive digital transformation for businesses in the automotive and mobility sectors.
- The intersection of business, technology, and sustainability is becoming increasingly important, as evident in the Venture Awards, where startups like NetZero and Trashin were recognized for their innovative solutions in carbon reduction and waste management.
