Leitmotif is an independent venture capital firm backed by European industrial interests (including Volkswagen Group) that bridges the innovation ecosystems of the US and Europe. It focuses on decarbonization and hard-tech startups, investing across sectors like EVs, batteries, nuclear fusion, robotics, and AI.
36% of their portfolio is in Climate & Energy. Deal activity decreased year-over-year (3 deals in the last 12 months vs 6 prior). Average disclosed round size is $113.0M (across 8 rounds with reported amounts).
Portfolio
11
Fund Size
—
Top Stage
Series B
Last 12 Mo
5
Team
Portfolio Breakdown
Stage Distribution
Sector Distribution
Investment Activity
DealsAvg Round Size
Portfolio
14 investments
| Company | Round | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rhoda AI | Series D | — | Mar 2026 |
 Lunar Energy | Series D | $102M | Feb 2026 |
 Proxima | Unknown | — | Jan 2026 |
| PPROXIMA FUSION GMBH | Seed | — | Jan 2026 |
 Harbinger | Series C | $160M | Nov 2025 |
 Proxima Fusion | Series A | — | Jun 2025 |
| PPROXIMA FUSION GMBH | Series A | — | Jun 2025 |
| Harbinger | Series B | $100M | Jan 2025 |
 Harbinger Industries | Series B | $100M | Jan 2025 |
 Zap Energy | Series D | $130M | Oct 2024 |
 DeepDrive | Series B | — | Sep 2024 |
 Xcimer Energy | Seed | $100M | Jan 2023 |
 Epoch Biodesign | Unknown | $12M | — |
| Xcimer Energy | Series A | $200M | — |
Top Co-Investors
UVC Partners5 shared
Bayern Kapital5 shared
Prelude Ventures4 shared
Elaia4 shared
Lightspeed Venture Partners4 shared
THOR Industries3 shared
Capricorn Investment Group3 shared
DCVC3 shared
Cherry Ventures3 shared
Redalpine3 shared
Balderton Capital3 shared
Lowercarbon Capital3 shared
Breakthrough Energy Ventures3 shared
Emerson Collective3 shared
Ridgeline Partners2 shared
ArcTern Ventures2 shared
Maniv2 shared
Schematic Ventures2 shared
Tiger Global Management, LLC2 shared
Ironspring Ventures2 shared
Last updated: 8 September 2026