Kindred Motorworks is an auto-tech company that uses its proprietary Blueprint Platform to transform classic vehicles like the Ford Bronco and VW Bus into modernized electric or V8-powered cars. The platform standardizes the highly specialized restoration process, enabling scalable production and premium-quality builds. CEO Rob Howard, a fellow Hokie, is an experienced entrepreneur. Lunch Pail Ventures initially invested in Kindred Motorworks in September 2023 and made a follow-on investment in December 2024.