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Motion Capital

Oceania, Auckland, New Zealand, Ponsonby

Description

Motion Capital invests in technology firms that contribute to decarbonisation.

Investor Profile

Motion Capital has backed more than 2 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 100% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in New Zealand.
  • Strong thematic focus on Food and Beverage, Chemical, Manufacturing.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Pre Seed (50%)

Country Focus

  • New Zealand (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Food And Beverage
  • Chemical
  • Manufacturing
  • Sustainability
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Who does Motion Capital frequently co-invest with?

Movac
Oceania, Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington
Co-Investments: 1
Climate Venture Capital Fund
Oceania, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland
Co-Investments: 1
Cultivate Ventures
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
NZVC
Oceania, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland
Co-Investments: 1
Icehouse Ventures
Oceania, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Motion Capital?

Hachiko

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Hachiko is a software building platform that aims to help the battery portfolio owners, also the firm is for energy trading.

BatteryRenewable EnergySoftware
SeedDec 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Factor

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Factor uses AI to help power companies create bespoke pricing for large customers with complex needs.

SeedJul 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Dot Ingredients

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Dot Ingredients is a manufacturing company that develops surfactants from sustainable biomaterials.

ChemicalManufacturingSustainability
Pre SeedMay 15, 2025
Miruku

Palmerston North, Wellington, New Zealand

Miruku is a molecular farming dairy startup developing advanced dairy proteins through plant technologies.

Food and Beverage
SeedFeb 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,908,114

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