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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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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

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?

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