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Motion Capital

Motion Capital

Overview

Motion Capital is a hands-on venture capital fund investing in founders doing good business by helping the world decarbonise . They back founder-led start-up companies tackling significant commercial opportunities through the avoidance or reduction of emissions .

Year Founded

2023

Portfolio Companies

10

Investments

Motion Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CullBeckJul 2026SeedCo-investor
SUPA EnergyOct 2025SeedCo-investor
Ternary KineticsOct 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
MirukuFeb 2024Series ALead
Aspiring MaterialsSep 2023SeedLead
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Key People

Lachlan Nixon

Founding Partner

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Motion Capital based?

Motion Capital is headquartered in New Zealand.

When was Motion Capital founded?

Motion Capital was founded in 2023.

How many portfolio companies does Motion Capital have?

Motion Capital has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Motion Capital's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include CullBeck, SUPA Energy, Ternary Kinetics, Miruku, Aspiring Materials.

What was Motion Capital's most recent investment shown here?

Motion Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in CullBeck in 2026.

What sectors does Motion Capital focus on?

Motion Capital focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Motion Capital focus on?

Motion Capital typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Motion Capital's AUM?

Motion Capital's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew Zealand
Year Founded2023

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