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Motion Capital

Venture capital

Auckland · Seed · 16 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Motion Capital invests in founders building businesses that help the world decarbonise, aiming to combine significant climate impact with strong financial returns. The fund describes itself as hands-on, moving quickly and with conviction to support the companies it backs in achieving meaningful decarbonisation outcomes.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed
HQ
Auckland, NZ
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
1

Team · 16 people

from the firm's website
Lachlan Nixonin

Founder of Motion Capital and an experienced venture capitalist.

Ralph Changin

An experienced executive in climate technology and finance.

Dr Finn Rossin

Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.

Dr James Popein

Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.

Dr John Leain

Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.

Dr Maya Benamiin

Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.

Dr Merv Jonesin

Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.

Dr Stuart Lansleyin

Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.

Dr Tim Stirrupin

Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.

Holly Marshallin

Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.

Jamie Heatherin

Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.

Luca Harrisin

A climate-focused team member driven by optimism for the future.

Mariko Davidsonin

Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.

Mike Caseyin

Listed as an expert adviser to the firm.

Monique Cooperin

An engineer and Oxford Rhodes Scholar focused on product, strategy, and systems thinking.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Motion Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1New Materials ×1

Investments · 1 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Aspiring Materialsaspiringmaterials.comin

Aspiring Materials develops sustainable materials technology with environmental impact focus.

CleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Christopher Oze(Founder)in

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Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

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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