
InMotion Ventures
Description
InMotion Ventures is the venture capital arm of Jaguar Land Rover, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Established with a strategic mandate to invest in the future of mobility and sustainability, the firm plays a crucial role in Jaguar Land Rover's innovation ecosystem. Its core mission revolves around identifying and nurturing early-stage startups that are developing groundbreaking technologies and business models relevant to the automotive industry's evolution, encompassing areas like electrification, autonomous driving, connected services, and sustainable materials.
The firm primarily targets investments in Seed to Series B stage companies, offering not just capital but also strategic partnership, industry expertise, and unparalleled access to Jaguar Land Rover's extensive global network and resources. This corporate venture capital approach enables portfolio companies to accelerate their growth and product development through potential collaborations, pilot programs, and market insights from a leading global automotive manufacturer. Notable investments in their portfolio include what3words, a location technology company, Circulor, which focuses on supply chain traceability, and Ascend Elements, a leader in sustainable battery materials.
InMotion Ventures typically deploys capital with a long-term perspective, aiming to foster enduring relationships with its portfolio companies. While specific first check sizes can vary depending on the stage and strategic fit, initial investments generally range from approximately $1.25 million for Seed-stage companies, reflecting their commitment to early-stage innovation, up to $15 million for more mature Series B opportunities. According to Crunchbase data, InMotion Ventures has an average deal size of approximately $4.9 million, underscoring their active participation across various early growth stages.
As a strategic investor, InMotion Ventures is deeply committed to supporting ventures that align with Jaguar Land Rover's vision for a sustainable and technologically advanced automotive future. Their investment philosophy emphasizes both financial returns and strategic alignment, positioning them as a significant player in the mobility and sustainability venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
InMotion Ventures has backed more than 56 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 18% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Transportation, Automotive, Travel.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.3M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (29%)
- Series B (23%)
- Series A (20%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Pre Seed (7%)
- Series C (4%)
- Series G (2%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
- Series D (2%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (57%)
- United States (32%)
- Israel (5%)
- Canada (5%)
Industry Focus
- Transportation
- Automotive
- Travel
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- Fintech
- Enterprise Software
- Cleantech
- Sustainability
- Autonomous Vehicles
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