John Elkann
CEO @ EXOR N.V.
Torino, Italy
John Elkann is a seed investor at EXOR N.V. in Torino focused on Ride Sharing and Transportation. John Elkann is Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of EXOR and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. Born in New York in 1976, John obtained a Scientific Baccalaureate from the Lycée Victor Duruy in Paris and graduated in Engineering from Politecnico, the Engineering University of Turin.While at university, John gained work experience in various companies of the Fiat Group in the UK and Poland (manufacturing) as well as in France (sales and marketing). John started his professional career in 2001 at General Electric as a member of the Corporate Audit Staff, with assignments in Asia, the USA and Europe. John Elkann is Chairman of the Board of Directors at Giovanni Agnelli e C. Sapaz. and Italiana Editrice. John is a Member of the Board of Directors at CNH Industrial, The Economist Group and News Corporation. John is a Member of the IAC of Brookings Institution and of MoMA. John also serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Italian Aspen Institute and of the Giovanni Agnelli Foundation.
- Total investments:
- 10
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 20%
Last updated:
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Industries John Elkann invests in
Stages John Elkann invests in
Countries John Elkann invests in
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Ride Sharing 2 (20%)
- Transportation 2 (20%)
- B2B 1 (10%)
- Rental 1 (10%)
- Lighting 1 (10%)
Stage
- Seed 1 (10%)
- Angel 1 (10%)
- Series E 1 (10%)
- Series G 1 (10%)
- Post-IPO Equity 1 (10%)
Country
- Spain 1 (10%)
- United States 1 (10%)
- The Netherlands 1 (10%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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| Via is a re-engineering public transit company that develops and provides on-demand public mobility solutions for commuters. The company transforms public transit from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via's mobile app connects passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders toseamlessly share a premium vehicle. The platform operates in the United States and in Europe through its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, ViaVan. Via's technology is deployed worldwide through partner projects with public transportation agencies, private transit operators, taxi fleets, private companies, and universities, integrating with public transit infrastructure to power cutting-edge on-demand mobility.Via's software offers an end-to-end solution for planning, optimizing, and operating efficient and equitable transit systems, thereby unlocking opportunity for all and constructing resilient cities for the future. | $110M / Venture - Series Unknown / Feb 13, 2023 | ||
| Via is a re-engineering public transit company that develops and provides on-demand public mobility solutions for commuters. The company transforms public transit from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via's mobile app connects passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders toseamlessly share a premium vehicle. The platform operates in the United States and in Europe through its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, ViaVan. Via's technology is deployed worldwide through partner projects with public transportation agencies, private transit operators, taxi fleets, private companies, and universities, integrating with public transit infrastructure to power cutting-edge on-demand mobility.Via's software offers an end-to-end solution for planning, optimizing, and operating efficient and equitable transit systems, thereby unlocking opportunity for all and constructing resilient cities for the future. | $130M / Series G / Nov 30, 2021 | ||
| Via is a re-engineering public transit company that develops and provides on-demand public mobility solutions for commuters. The company transforms public transit from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via's mobile app connects passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders toseamlessly share a premium vehicle. The platform operates in the United States and in Europe through its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, ViaVan. Via's technology is deployed worldwide through partner projects with public transportation agencies, private transit operators, taxi fleets, private companies, and universities, integrating with public transit infrastructure to power cutting-edge on-demand mobility.Via's software offers an end-to-end solution for planning, optimizing, and operating efficient and equitable transit systems, thereby unlocking opportunity for all and constructing resilient cities for the future. | $200M / Series E / Mar 30, 2020 | ||
| Reby is a European multinational company involved in the design, construction, financing, operation (DBFO) and maintenance of public sharing transport infrastructure. Today, Reby is the Southern Europe leader in the micromobility field, with over 15 agreements with public administrations. The company was founded by four entrepreneurs (Pep Gómez,Kiran Thomas, Cristina Castillo, and Guillem Pagès) in 2018 as a micromobility operator, winning the first public tender in Europe for kickscooters, in the city of Zaragoza (Spain). During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company increased its R&D efforts, expanding into the MaaS (mobility-as-a-service) economy and the investment banking/franchising business for public administrations (through PPPs), public utility companies, as well as SMEs. | $17.9M / Seed / Jan 30, 2020 | ||
| Reby is a European multinational company involved in the design, construction, financing, operation (DBFO) and maintenance of public sharing transport infrastructure. Today, Reby is the Southern Europe leader in the micromobility field, with over 15 agreements with public administrations. The company was founded by four entrepreneurs (Pep Gómez,Kiran Thomas, Cristina Castillo, and Guillem Pagès) in 2018 as a micromobility operator, winning the first public tender in Europe for kickscooters, in the city of Zaragoza (Spain). During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company increased its R&D efforts, expanding into the MaaS (mobility-as-a-service) economy and the investment banking/franchising business for public administrations (through PPPs), public utility companies, as well as SMEs. | Angel / May 25, 2019 | ||
| Koninklijke Philips is a technology company that provides healthcare, consumer lifestyle, and lighting products, solutions, and services. The company offers professionals with healthcare, lighting, and oral healthcare products, professional dictation, and display solutions, and innovation services. It offers consumers electronic products related tosound and vision, personal care, mother and child care, housewares, lighting, PCs and phones, and more. | $2.9B / Post-IPO Equity | ||
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Co-Investors
About EXOR N.V.
EXOR is a holding company based in the Netherlands that the Agnelli family controls. The company has a diverse portfolio of investments in various industries, including automotive, real estate, and finance. The company is known for taking a long-term approach to its assets and has a reputation for being a patient and value-oriented investor. Thecompany's primary focus is on creating long-term value for its shareholders by actively managing and growing its portfolio of investments.EXOR's core mission is to cultivate exceptional enterprises, simultaneously nurturing opportunities for its talented workforce to flourish, make meaningful societal contributions, and yield outstanding returns for its valued investors.
EXOR N.V. Contacts
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Alim Shaikh
Investor
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Arnaud Sahuguet
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Benoît RIBADEAU-DUMAS
Partner
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Enrico Vellano
CFO
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John Elkann
CEO
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What does John Elkann invest in?
John Elkann invests primarily in Ride Sharing, Transportation and B2B startups, most often at Seed and Angel stage. Most of the 10 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Spain. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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