London · Seed–Series A · 10 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Transition backs pragmatic-optimist founders building the generational companies of the next century. It argues that these companies will be full-stack by necessity, molding atoms as well as bits and fusing hardware, software, and frontier science. The firm believes building in the real world demands more courage than traditional software but offers a far bigger prize: reinventing the foundations of human prosperity. It targets AI, next-generation computing, new energy, climate resilience, and industrials/robotics. Positioning itself as a hands-on early partner, Transition runs a concentrated portfolio where every founder gets the full team, backing companies designed to outlast their founders and to reconcile growth with positive impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from curated & public directoriesFounder mafia
2 people who came through Transition Global went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 4 of 8 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×2Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Deep Tech ×1E-commerce ×1Energy ×1
HQs:France×1Sweden×1United States×1
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBuilds vertically integrated modular nuclear plants for data centers and heavy industry to deliver firm, clean baseload power at scale.
Olix develops a novel compute architecture integrating SRAM with photonics to enable more efficient AI model deployment, addressing throughput, cost, and latency limitations of current GPU memory systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductors
James Dacombe(Founder)in
Co-investorsBackedCrane Venture PartnersFounder CollectiveHummingbird VenturesPluralSovereignAI+5 more
Builds AI, robotics, and autonomy for firefighting, starting with an autonomous rapid-response fire suppression drone system.
Co-investorsTransition
Skye develops technology for managing energy and flexibility within industrial processes, drawing on expertise in control systems, industrial automation, and energy market trading.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyEnterprise Software
Tor Espen Steinvik(CEO)inAndreas Lundgren(COO)inLinus Frosteryd(CTO)in
Co-investorsbyFoundersCourse Corrected VC Holding IIHAWKTAILSondo CapitalTransitionresponsAbility Investments
Upway, founded in 2021, sells refurbished electric bikes that are inspected and repaired by its in-house mechanics, sold at reduced prices with a 12-month warranty and home delivery.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationParis, FR
Toussaint Wattinne(Founder)inStéphane Ficaja(Founder)in
Co-investorsCathay InnovationFuture Positive CapitalKorelya CapitalOriginsSequoia CapitalTransition+6 more
Waterplan provides a platform that assesses water risk for industrial and consumer goods companies by combining operational data with satellite imagery, then recommends mitigation strategies ranging from infrastructure upgrades to ecosystem-based approaches.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jose Ignacio Galindo(Founder)inNicolas Wertheimer(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundCemex VenturesCool Climate CollectiveEcho River CapitalGiant Ventures Global LlpJetstream+6 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesOlix · olix.com · Aug 17, 2026
Skye · eweek.com · Apr 28, 2026
Upway · cleantechnica.com · Nov 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Transition Global made?
- Transition Global has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does Transition Global invest at?
- Transition Global invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Transition Global's typical check size?
- Transition Global typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What sectors does Transition Global focus on?
- Transition Global focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is Transition Global located?
- Transition Global is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Transition Global lead rounds?
- Transition Global typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Transition Global co-invest with?
- Transition Global most often shares deals with Transition, Cathay Innovation, Founder Collective, among 18 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamThe Inevitable Transition | David Helgason (Transition) with Nico Rosberg (Rosberg Ventures)
Slush · David Helgason
David Helgason, co-founder of Unity talks about why he's backing the Sustainable Games Alliance
Sustainable Games Alliance · David Helgason
Climate Investing with David Helgason, Transition - My Climate Journey #podcast
MCJ · David Helgason
Sit down with entrepreneur, investor and Unity billionaire David Helgason
venturecuptv · David Helgason
David Helgason - Fireside chat with David Helgason
Games Gathering · David Helgason
GoMyCode Talk with David Helgason: Founder and Former CEO of Unity Technologies
Go My Code · David Helgason
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