What sectors does Leitmotif invest in?

Decarbonization-focused deep tech VC with Volkswagen Group as sole LP. Independently managed. Invests in EVs, battery tech, fusion energy, reusable launch vehicles, and industrial decarbonization.

Typical check size

€5M – €30M

Fund size: $300M (Fund I, 2023)

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Portfolio highlights

DeepDrive - radial flux EV motor technology (led €30M Series B)

Proxima Fusion - stellarator fusion energy (co-invested €130M Series A)

Harbinger - electric medium-duty trucks (co-led $100M Series B)

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Investment focus

Sectors

Cleantech

Deeptech

Mobility

Investment stages

Series A

Series B

Geographic focus

Europe

Global

Investment thesis

Decarbonization-focused deep tech VC with Volkswagen Group as sole LP. Independently managed. Invests in EVs, battery tech, fusion energy, reusable launch vehicles, and industrial decarbonization.