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Leitmotif

Leitmotif

Palo Alto, Californialeitmotif.vc

Overview

Leitmotif is an independent venture capital firm backed by European industrial interests that actively bridges the innovation ecosystems of the US and Europe . Their first fund focuses on decarbonization and leans later stage . The firm has a preference for hard tech .

Year Founded

2023

Portfolio Companies

11

Investments

Leitmotif investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Stoke SpaceJan 2025Series CCo-investor
Pacific FusionOct 2024Series ACo-investor
Proxima FusionJul 2026Early FundingCo-investor
Rhoda AIMar 2026Series ACo-investor
RobCoOct 2026Secondary Share SaleCo-investor
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Key People

Matt Trevithick

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Claudius Jablonka

General Partner

Ryan Bayliss

Partner

Alex Rohregger

Principal

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2026

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FAQ

Where is Leitmotif based?

Leitmotif is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.

When was Leitmotif founded?

Leitmotif was founded in 2023.

How many portfolio companies does Leitmotif have?

Leitmotif has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Leitmotif's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Stoke Space, Pacific Fusion, Proxima Fusion, Rhoda AI, RobCo.

What was Leitmotif's most recent investment shown here?

Leitmotif's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in RobCo in 2026.

What sectors does Leitmotif focus on?

Leitmotif focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.

What company stages does Leitmotif focus on?

Leitmotif typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is Leitmotif's AUM?

Leitmotif's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersPalo Alto, California
Year Founded2023

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