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InMotion Ventures

Corporate VC

London · Pre-Seed–Series B · 8 people tracked

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Investment thesis

InMotion Ventures backs early-stage founders building technologies that drive innovation across three key areas: carbon net zero and circular economies through climate tech and advanced materials; next-generation manufacturing technologies enhancing engineering productivity and supply chain resilience; and enterprise software and infrastructure solutions powered by AI and automation. The firm emphasizes patient capital, deep operational experience, and unique access to JLR and the Tata Group ecosystem, with over 90% of the portfolio actively engaged with parent company stakeholders. Success is measured through sustainable scale and long-term value creation rather than rapid exits.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series B
Check
$2.4M
HQ
London, GB
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Tracked investments
53

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website
Mike Smeed· Managing Director
Louis Fearn· Principal
Sam Nasrolahi· Principal
Edouard Chavassieu· Associate
Maria Levin· Investment & Scouting Lead
Oliver Fitz-Gibbon· Platform
Riz Ismail· Finance Director
William Morgan· Investment & Scouting Lead

What they invest in

from 1 of 53 portfolio companies

Circular Economy ×1New Materials ×1

Investments · 53 tracked

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Gen Phoenix produces high-performance recycled materials, particularly recycled leather, from leather manufacturing waste and post-industrial offcuts for use in fashion, automotive, and other industries. The company focuses on circular manufacturing practices to create sustainable alternatives to traditional leather.

Circular EconomyNew Materials

Advanced engineering simulation software provider
Apex Ai
AR head-up display manufacturer
Ascend Elements
Autonomous taxi service
Beyondmath
Bumper
Buy Now Pay Later for repairs platform
Carmoola
Caura
Cesiumastro
Chipflow
Circulor
Cloud management platform
Commute transportation service
Custom integrated circuits designer
Cyclic Materials
Edge AI management software
Energy Source
Enterprise operations intelligence platform
Envisics
Ev Energy
Factory sentience AI platform
Firefly
Gen AI infrastructure provider
Gen Phoenix
Ground passenger transportation service
Lgn
Material insights analytics company
Matta
Mobile-first car financing company
Mobility credits platform
Multi-cloud management platform
Online automotive sales platform
Outdoor adventure platform
Parable
Pay-by-mile car insurance provider
Performance materials innovator
Rare earth elements recycling company
Real-time public transit platform
Roadside assistance platform
Simplified car ownership platform
Sirenopt
Smart EV charging provider
Software-defined communications systems provider
Supply chain visibility platform
Sustainable battery materials company
Transit
Uncaged
Upcycled materials company
Verax
Zeelo

Frequently asked questions

What stage does InMotion Ventures invest at?
InMotion Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What is InMotion Ventures's typical check size?
InMotion Ventures typically writes checks of $2.4M.
What sectors does InMotion Ventures focus on?
InMotion Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, New Materials, SaaS.
Where is InMotion Ventures located?
InMotion Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
Does InMotion Ventures lead rounds?
InMotion Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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