Leitmotif
Overview
Leitmotif is an independent venture capital firm backed by European industrial interests that actively bridges the innovation ecosystems of the US and Europe . Their first fund focuses on decarbonization and leans later stage . The firm has a preference for hard tech .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Space | Jan 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Pacific Fusion | Oct 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Proxima Fusion | Jul 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Rhoda AI | Mar 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| RobCo | Oct 2026 | Secondary Share Sale | Co-investor |
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Key People
Matt Trevithick
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Claudius Jablonka
General Partner
Ryan Bayliss
Partner
Alex Rohregger
Principal
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Leitmotif based?
Leitmotif is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was Leitmotif founded?
Leitmotif was founded in 2023.
How many portfolio companies does Leitmotif have?
Leitmotif has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Leitmotif's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Stoke Space, Pacific Fusion, Proxima Fusion, Rhoda AI, RobCo.
What was Leitmotif's most recent investment shown here?
Leitmotif's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in RobCo in 2026.
What sectors does Leitmotif focus on?
Leitmotif focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Leitmotif focus on?
Leitmotif typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Leitmotif's AUM?
Leitmotif's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.