InMotion Ventures

Investor type

VC / CVC

Founded

2016

AUM

-

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia
Investor profile last updated: 14 August, 2026

Profile

InMotion Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. The firm is part of the Jaguar Land Rover family and leverages its extensive network to benefit its portfolio companies. InMotion Ventures is distinct for its alignment with a significant automotive partner and its focus on sectors where they can offer a unique advantage, such as through co-designing products and unlocking new markets.

The firm invests in startups that are addressing industrial, climate, and enterprise challenges. Their typical check size ranges from $1 to $5 million, with a primary focus on early-stage rounds. Though their base of operations is in Europe, they maintain a global perspective, forming partnerships with various innovators and stakeholders. InMotion Ventures' partnership with JLR offers additional strategic insights and advantages to their investments.

Notable portfolio companies include Verax, which works on enterprise AI deployment; Zeelo, which is involved in mobility solutions; Carmoola, focusing on automotive financing; and Caura, a vehicle management platform. Their approach combines both financial support and hands-on assistance to ensure sustainable growth for the companies they back.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Financial Services Fintech Industrial Software Transportation Travel AI Energy ClimateTech

Contacts

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Mike Smeed Managing Director
Managing Director
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Sebastian Peck Managing Director
Managing Director
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FAQs about InMotion Ventures

InMotion Ventures is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
InMotion Ventures is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
InMotion Ventures was founded in 2016.
InMotion Ventures invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Financial Services, Fintech, Industrial, Software, Transportation, Travel, AI, Energy, ClimateTech.
InMotion Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
InMotion Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B.
InMotion Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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