DENSO Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Transportation · Automotive
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, DENSO ranks #285 globally and #21 in Japan. It ranks #29 in the Transportation industry and #15 in the Automotive subindustry.
DENSO Startup Activity Metrics
DENSO has supported 17 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $13.7 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.
Explore DENSO's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
DENSO has deployed more than $100 million in startup investments through Denso — Corporate Self and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 17 startups worldwide across industries such as Foodtech, Hardware & IoT, Healthtech, and Software & Data. Its venture arm Denso — Corporate Self has invested in over 15 startups.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Hardware & IoT, Software & Data, and Transportation, categories where DENSO's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where DENSO-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with DENSO. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
DENSO Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
DENSO engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 17 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with DENSO
DENSO's top 5 associated startups have raised 95% of the $13.7 billion raised in the last ten years across all 17 associated startups, led by Uber at $8.9 billion. DENSO is associated with 16 active startups and 1 exit. Denso — Corporate Self supports the largest number of startups, with 15 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Uber | SB 895 | Transportation | San Francisco | Direct Investment | Denso — Corporate Self |
| RRapidus | SB 568 | Hardware & IoT | Tokyo | Direct Investment | Denso — Corporate Self |
 Ridecell | SB 456 | Transportation | San Francisco | Direct Investment | Denso — Corporate Self |
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