Lear Innovation Ventures (LIV) Partners with Plug and Play Silicon Valley
This relationship provides Lear with the opportunity to collaborate with and mentor startups in the Plug and Play ecosystem and heightens Lear's involvement in the mobility technology space. Plug and Play has developed global accelerator programs, corporate innovation services and an in-house venture capital (VC) fund to make technological advancement progress faster than ever before.
"Plug and Play is well known globally for its ability to attract the best startups and investments across a variety of technical industries," said
"We are thrilled to connect disruptive startup technologies with Lear's industry leading interior automotive systems. The combination will serve as a powerful force in the future of the mobility experience," says
LIV focuses on product, process and business model innovation and is centered on intensifying activities around the autonomous, connected, electrified and shared mobility trends. LIV creates an environment for asking big questions and finding the best solutions. The LIV ecosystem is varied and vibrant, ranging from leveraging Lear's entire 169,000-member global team, to collaborations with world class businesses, to connecting with outside partners from the startup, accelerator and incubator, design and venture communities.
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Lear is a global automotive technology leader in seating and electrical and electronic systems. Lear serves every major automaker in the world, and Lear content can be found on more than 400 vehicle nameplates. Lear's world-class products are designed, engineered and manufactured by a diverse team of approximately 169,000 employees located in 39 countries. Lear currently ranks #147 on the Fortune 500. Lear's headquarters are in
About Plug and Play
Plug and Play is a global innovation platform. Headquartered in
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Lear Contact: Katya Pruett, 248-447-1646