InMotion Ventures

At InMotion Ventures we invest in technologies that will be critical to the long term #transformation of JLR, our sole LP. This means looking beyond the movement of people, focussing instead on early stage climate, industrial, and enterprise opportunities. Mike Smeed spoke with Fernando for his Global Corporate Venturing piece on how CVCs are investing beyond the consumer-facing side of their parent companies. https://lnkd.in/eXf5w2dA #CVC #Investment #Strategy

Congratulation to Envisics for being recognised as one of the fastest-growing #deeptech companies in Europe 👏 Sifted ranked the #startups based on highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue over a three-year period. #Deeptech is one of the most heavily funded sectors, with Atomico’s State of European Tech report revealing that it received nearly a third of all #VC investment in 2024. Full list via Daphné Leprince-Ringuet at Sifted: https://lnkd.in/e4VPPp86 #AugmentedReality #Innovation #VentureCapital

It's going to be a fast start to 2025 ⚡️ In January, Mike and William are travelling to Las Vegas for #CES: the most powerful tech event in the world. They'll be catching up with portfolio companies, meeting fellow investors and asking experts and academics for their predictions for the next 12 months. 🇺🇸 Heading to CES? 💡 Building or investing across climate, industrial and enterprise tech? 📧 Get in touch to find a time to connect. See you there! #CES #Innovation #Investment

"Without a considered redistribution of capital, one that acknowledges the need for improved physical infrastructure, we risk reaching an AI ceiling" Mike Smeed, MD at InMotion Ventures, dives into the AI funding landscape for City AM. Head to the link below for the full piece 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNccBHFp #AI #funding #LLM

Do you know your CVC from your VCT? Ever wondered how the LP base impacts a fund's thesis and operating model? Mike Smeed (InMotion Ventures) and Carlos Alberto Silva (33N Ventures) break down fund structures for the FT Adviser. https://lnkd.in/esugMuub #VC #CVC #VCT

Fantastic to see three of our portfolio companies - Zeelo, Envisics and Bumper UK - on the Sifted 250: a list of the fastest-growing #startups in Europe 🎉 The leaderboard celebrates those that have achieved the highest percentage revenue #growth over the past three financial years 💸 Huge congratulations all the teams featured, here's to further success in 2025! See the full list here  👉 https://bit.ly/49pivpZ #Startup #Scaleup #Growth

'Investing in an early-stage startup is like a marriage, this is a long term commitment for us all' Hear Mike's thoughts from the Slush Day 0 event at the British Embassy.

As another Slush week draws to a close, we're reflecting on an outstanding opening discussion at the British Embassy in Helsinki. Our Managing Director, Mike, joined a panel alongside Pia Erkinheimo, Mario Alejandro Rojas, and Venla Väänänen, where they explored critical themes in scaling climatetech startups. They covered: 🌱 The UK's significant commitment to Climatetech, now representing 29% of VC investments ⛔️ When corporate venture capital might not be right for your business 💵 The fundamental interconnection of economic and environmental viability 🌏 How geopolitical realities are redefining 'Impact' 📊 Frameworks for meaningful impact metrics This Embassy kick-off event has established itself as one of the most valuable side events in our Slush calendar. Special thanks to our engaged audience for their considered questions, and congratulations to Mari for delivering another exceptional event. Until Slush 2025. #Slush2024 #SustainableInnovation #VentureCapital #Climatetech

The InMotion Ventures team are heading to Slush - the most founder focussed event on earth ❄️ Once again Mike will be at the British Embassy on investor day for a panel on sustainable scale. If last year is anything to go by, we're in for a lively debate! 🇫🇮 Heading to Helsinki? 💡 Building or investing across climate, industrial and enterprise tech? 📧 Get in touch with Louis, Sam, or Oliver to find a time to connect. See you there!

Our Principal, Louis, spoke to ClimateHack about the #energy startups that have caught his attention recently ⚡ There are over 72,000 energy-related startups worldwide, but four companies really stood out as having the potential to revolutionise how we power the planet 🌍 🇬🇧 About:Energy, a leading battery #data and #software company accelerating the transition to electrification 🇺🇸 Ascend Elements, a company transforming used lithium-ion batteries into sustainable materials that rival the performance of virgin elements 🇸🇪 Emulate, a SaaS platform for electricity utilities that optimises demand flexibility with virtual battery #technology 🇬🇧 ev.energy, a platform that seamlessly connects #EVs to grid networks to make charging simpler, greener and cheaper. Check out the full list of energy startups to watch below: https://lnkd.in/etPNkvUW