Startup Collaboration with MAHLE – Boost digital customer services & internal process efficiency

Venture Clienting 

MAHLE aims to expand its venture client partnerships and actively integrate innovative solutions from startups, scaleups, and tech companies to implement new technologies and approaches. The focus is on three key areas where the company is seeking forward-looking solutions: 

• After Sales 
• Tail-Spend Automized Purchasing 
• Process Automation 

All information about the focus areas can be found in the corresponding tabs. 

Why participate? 

This challenge offers startups, scaleups, and tech companies direct access to a potential partnership with MAHLE, one of the world’s leading automotive companies. Supported by ekipa, the goal is to build sustainable venture client partnerships that help you scale and further develop your solution. 

• Proof of Concept (PoC): During the program selected teams collaborate closely with MAHLE experts to develop a Proof of Concept – across content, integration, and business model. Depending on the maturity and business fit, a paid pilot can already be launched during this phase. This will be agreed on individually before the phase begins. 
• Venture Client Partnership: Based on the results of the PoC or pilot, MAHLE and the solution provider define a long-term partnership model – ranging from licensing and integration to joint development or supplier relationships. 
• Joint Scaling: Successful solutions can be scaled across further product groups, use cases, or global sites – supported by MAHLE’s infrastructure and strategic commitment to long-term innovation. 

This is your opportunity to become a trusted innovation partner to MAHLE – with a structured process, real budgets, and the potential to grow beyond a single project.