Motion Capital
Venture capitalAuckland · Seed · 16 people tracked
Investment thesis
Motion Capital backs founders doing good business by helping the world decarbonise. The fund positions itself as hands-on, moving quickly and with conviction, and supporting portfolio companies to achieve significant climate impact while also delivering strong financial returns. Its core focus is on companies driving decarbonisation.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's website
Founder of Motion Capital and an experienced venture capitalist.
A leading New Zealand technology entrepreneur who founded and bootstrapped NinjaKiwi, which sold for $366m in 2021.
An experienced executive in climate technology and finance.
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Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.
Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.
Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.
Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.
Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.
Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.
Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.
Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.
Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.
A climate-focused team member driven by optimism for the future.
Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.
Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.
An engineer and Oxford Rhodes Scholar focused on product, strategy, and systems thinking.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Motion Capital invest at?
- Motion Capital invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Motion Capital focus on?
- Motion Capital focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech.
- Where is Motion Capital located?
- Motion Capital is headquartered in Auckland, NZ.
- Does Motion Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Motion Capital leads investment rounds.
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