Building a better world. Faster.
Empowering extraordinary startups accelerate the transition from technology demonstration to commercial scale.
About us
Leitmotif is an independent venture capital firm anchored by a $300 million commitment from European industrial interests. With investors in Palo Alto and Munich, we actively bridge the innovation ecosystems of the US and Europe. Our first fund focuses on decarbonization and leans later stage. We have a soft spot for hard tech.
Portfolio
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DeepDrive
Dual-rotor, radial flux motors for electric vehicles
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Future
Fintech rewarding sustainable purchases
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Harbinger Motors
Electrified chassis for medium-duty vehicles
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Lunar Energy
Residential home energy storage systems
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Pacific Fusion
Pulsed magnetic fusion systems
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Propel Aero
Batteries for aviation
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Proxima Fusion
Steady-state stellarators for magnetic confinement fusion
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Redwood Materials
Battery materials recycling to create domestic supply
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Sora Fuel
Sustainable aviation fuel from direct air capture
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Syre
Circular polyester at industrial scale
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Xcimer
Laser systems for inertial confinement fusion
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Zap Energy
Small modular Z-pinch fusion systems
