Motu Ventures
PE / VC
2013
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Berlin, Germany
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Profile
Motu Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013 by experienced operators turned investors. The firm is led by two partners, Philipp Semmer and Michael Schmitt, who bring a unique blend of entrepreneurial heritage and technical expertise. Philipp Semmer handles business, legal, and administrative affairs, while Michael Schmitt, a former Engineering Director at Google, focuses on technology. Motu Ventures distinguishes itself by providing entrepreneurial guidance and leveraging a network of relationships to support its portfolio companies.
The firm invests in seed-stage deep tech software companies across Europe, with a focus on sectors such as AI, MedTech, and infrastructure analysis. Typical investment sizes range from $50,000 to $300,000. Motu Ventures is actively involved in the early stages of its investments, providing coaching and leveraging its tech, operating, and legal expertise. The firm recently launched Earlybird-X, a seed fund focusing on deep tech investments, in collaboration with Earlybird, a renowned VC firm in Europe.
Notable investments by Motu Ventures include Sharpist - a digital learning platform for employees, Bilendo - accounts receivable management for enterprises, Live EO - infrastructure analysis with satellite data, Mindpeak - AI-based cancer diagnostics, Vivira - remote physical therapy, and Ecoworks - climate-neutral buildings.
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Motu Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Earlybird-X
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Private Equity (PE)
Venture Capital (VC)
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Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Real Estate
Software
Transportation
Travel
Education
Edtech
Financial Services
Healthcare Services
Sports/SportsTech
MedTech
Energy
LegalTech
Music
HealthTech
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Seed
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North America
Europe
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$1-5 m
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October 2021
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