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Vector Informatik (often referred to as Vector) is a German company based in Stuttgart, developing products for automotive electronics and related industries. Founded on April 1st, 1988 by Eberhard Hinderer, Martin Litschel, and Dr. Helmut Schelling, the company has more than 3,000 employees across thirty-one locations worldwide. Vector Informatik supports manufacturers and supplies a range of tools, software, and services for developing embedded systems.
Vektor Informatik serves customers in the automotive industries and the following related fields:
- Heavy-duty vehicle
- Aerospace
- Transportation
- Control Engineering
- Medical / healthcare
- Industry 4.0, IIoT, and smart manufacturing
Vector Informatik supports engineers with integrated solutions for multiple requirements in relevant technologies. Their key products focus on the following:
- AUTOSAR (Automotive Open System Architecture)
- Autonomous driving
- Specialized internal communication networks
- Diagnostic standards
- Safety and security
- E-mobility
Vector Informatik operates regional subsidiaries including VECTOR North America headquartered in Novi, Michigan, VECTOR India headquartered in Maharastra, and VECTOR United Kingdom headquartered in Birmingham.
In 2017, Vector Venture Capital (VVC) GmbH was founded, a 100% owned subsidiary of Vector Informatik. VVC evaluates the business idea potential and provides young entrepreneurs with support, ranging from financing to the provision of workplace infrastructure and the mediation of contacts and presentation possibilities.
Vector Venture Capital focuses investments on a variety of sectors:
- Robotics
- Energy management
- AI
- Drones
- IoT
- Mobility
