Motion Ventures
Venture capital1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Motion Ventures invests in startups driving the digital and energy transitions across global supply chains, with a particular focus on the maritime industry. Backed by the largest number of maritime corporates in the world, the fund leverages an integrated network spanning over 10 countries, 80+ industry experts, and 1,000+ network connections to give portfolio companies insight into industry needs. It aims to help founders find product-market fit faster, build scalable business models, execute effective growth strategies, and reach exit pathways by connecting them to relevant industry relationships.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 3 of 4 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1
HQs:United States×2France×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathEverimpact provides area-based carbon monitoring tools that measure greenhouse gas emissions in real time, help territories track decarbonization progress, and use certified data to access climate finance.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureImpact & Social Good
Mathieu Carlier(CEO & Founder)inAlain Retière(CTO & Co-Founder)inJan Mattsson(Chairman & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsADB VenturesMOL PLUS
Kaiko provides crypto reference data for digital assets, including standardized asset identifiers, supply and market capitalization metrics, and derivatives contract specifications.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechParis, FR
Ambre Soubiran(CEO & Chairman)
Co-investorsAnthemis VenturePoint NineUnderscore VCEight Roads VenturesHi InovRevaia
Houston, US
MATTHEW PAUL COSTELLO(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAlpana VenturesSeventure PartnersShift4Good
Voyager provides software to help charterers optimize and predict bulk shipping costs by replacing traditional email and spreadsheet-based processes with integrated technology solutions for maritime commodities transportation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHouston, US
Matthew CostelloBret Smart
Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersBlue Bear Capital PartnersPhaze VenturesScOp Venture CapitalTechstarsWaybury Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEverimpact · eiturbanmobility.eu · Jun 30, 2026
Voyager Portal · smartmaritimenetwork.com · Aug 1, 2025
Kaiko · smartmaritimenetwork.com · Mar 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What is Motion Ventures's typical check size?
- Motion Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.
- What sectors does Motion Ventures focus on?
- Motion Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS.
- Does Motion Ventures lead rounds?
- Motion Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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