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BorgWarner (BWA) Ties Up With Plug and Play, Franklin Venture

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BorgWarner Inc. (BWA - Free Report) has made an announcement that it is tying up with Plug and Play, the Silicon Valley-based accelerator ecosystem for startup companies, and Franklin Venture Partners, a specialized investment team within Franklin Templeton Investments. These partnerships enable the Auburn Hills, MI-based global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions to increase exposure to advanced technologies and speed up innovation in areas of mobility.

Notably, in 2017, BorgWarner invested $10 million in Autotech Ventures to access various global startups dealing with futuristic ground transportation. The present partnerships, with Plug and Play and Franklin Venture Partners, connect BorgWarner with next-generation technology innovators in mobility as well as other industries.

By tying up with Plug and Play ecosystem, the company will not only have access to numerous technology startups but also be able to work with innovative minds that drive these startup companies. On the other hand, the collaboration with Franklin Venture Partners provides BorgWarner with the access to Franklin Venture Partners’ C-level and public policy network, and enhances its ability to join forces with others.

Over the past six months, shares of BorgWarner have underperformed the industry it belongs to. Over this time frame, shares of the company have declined 16.2% while the industry decreased 10.8%.

 

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