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Transition Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2021

AUM

$300 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 27 May, 2026

Profile

Transition Ventures is an early-stage investment firm based in London, UK, and New York City. It was founded by a distinguished team of entrepreneurs and investors, including David Helgason, the founder and ex-CEO of Unity; Ari Helgason; Kristian Branaes; Clara Ricard; and David Pacák. The team leverages its extensive experience in scaling ventures to support the growth of innovative companies. Transition Ventures stands out for its concentrated investment approach and its focus on transforming industries through energy systems and robotics.

Transition Ventures invests in companies from inception to Series A, focusing on sectors such as AI-powered energy systems, industrial efficiency through robotics, and innovative mineral refining technologies. The firm primarily targets investments in Europe and the United States. With a recent close of its second fund at $150 million, the firm's assets under management have surpassed $300 million.

Notable investments by Transition Ventures include Olix, a company focusing on photonics-based computing hardware; Applied Atomics, developing nuclear power solutions; Seneca, providing AI solutions for wildfire suppression; and Upway, a platform for refurbished e-bikes. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to advancing next-generation technologies.

Industry

CleanTech Energy AI Robotics Metals and Mining Industrial Hardware ClimateTech Software

Transition Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Industrial Metals and Mining Robotics AI Energy	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America Europe	$1-5 m	$150 M	May 2026

Contacts

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FAQs about Transition Ventures

Is Transition Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Transition Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Transition Ventures located?

Transition Ventures is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Transition Ventures founded?

Transition Ventures was founded in 2021.

What sectors and industries does Transition Ventures invest in?

Transition Ventures invests in companies and startups in CleanTech, Energy, AI, Robotics, Metals and Mining, Industrial, Hardware, ClimateTech, Software.

What is Transition Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Transition Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Transition Ventures typically invest in?

Transition Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Transition Ventures investment?

Transition Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Transition Ventures?

Transition Ventures has around $300m assets under management.

When was Transition Ventures last fund created?

Transition Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-05-27

What are the contacts of Transition Ventures?

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