Motu Ventures
Also known as Motu Ventures Management GmbH, Motu
Potsdam-registered AIF manager (§ 44 KAGB) of a seed fund for European deep-tech software; legacy portfolio only since its partners launched Earlybird-X in October 2021.
Potsdam/Berlin deep-tech seed manager whose partners moved new investing to Earlybird-X in 2021; not Motu (the Polynesian islets) or other 'Motu' brands.
- HEADQUARTERS
- Potsdam, Germany
- FOUNDED
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- AUM
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- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- Yes
- TEAM LISTED
- 2 people
Focus
- STAGES
- Seed
- ASSET MIX
- Venture capital
- GEOGRAPHY
- Europe
Overview
Motu Ventures Management GmbH invests in seed-stage deep tech software companies across Europe and describes its two partners as Berlin-based operators turned investors. It is a registered AIF manager under § 44 KAGB and a EuVECA manager. In October 2021 the partners set up their next fund, Earlybird-X, together with Earlybird; Motu Ventures continues to support its existing portfolio companies.
Investment thesis
Seed-stage deep tech software companies across Europe, with the partners acting as hands-on operating, technical and legal coaches.
PORTFOLIO (6)
- LiveEONOTABLESpace
- Education
- Fintech
- HealthTech
- HealthTech
- Climate & Energy
People
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Frequently asked questions
Motu Ventures is a VC fund based in Potsdam, Germany.
Yes. Motu Ventures invests its own capital in private companies.
Motu Ventures invests at Seed stage in Deep Tech, Software & SaaS and Artificial Intelligence.
Key people at Motu Ventures include Dr. Philipp Semmer (General Partner; Managing Director (business, legal and administrative affairs)) and Michael Schmitt (General Partner; Managing Director (technology; formerly Engineering Director at Google)).
Motu Ventures's investments include LiveEO, Sharpist, Bilendo, Mindpeak, Vivira and Ecoworks.
Motu Ventures states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals.
Yes. Motu Ventures manages capital from outside investors.