Profile
Motus invests in and builds AI, Clean Tech, and Deep Tech from formation through to sustainable business. Investments include Helm.ai, Memryx and Sonatus in AI; Cranfield Aerospace, H2U Technologies, Sepion, Sylvatex in Clean Tech; and OrbitFab, Qunnect and UnitX in DeepTech. The firm's latest fund was capitalized in September 2023.
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Motus Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Motus Smart World Innovation Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Industrial
Robotics
Transportation
AI
Internet of Things (IoT)
Logistics
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$30 M
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May 2019
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FAQs about Motus Ventures
Is Motus Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
Motus Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Pre-seed, writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Where is Motus Ventures located?
Motus Ventures is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.
When was Motus Ventures founded?
Motus Ventures was founded in 2012.
What sectors and industries does Motus Ventures invest in?
Motus Ventures invests in companies and startups in E-commerce/Marketplace, Internet and Web Services, Robotics, Security, Transportation, AI, Industrial, Internet of Things (IoT), Logistics.
What is Motus Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Motus Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Middle East.
At what stages of companies and startups does Motus Ventures typically invest in?
Motus Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed.
What is the usual amount of Motus Ventures investment?
Motus Ventures usually invests $5-10 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Motus Ventures?
Motus Ventures has around $30m assets under management.
When was Motus Ventures last fund created?
Motus Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2019-05-01
What are the contacts of Motus Ventures?
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