InMotion Ventures

Investing in the future of mobility, transportation and travel. Powered by @jaguar @landrover.

[City A.M. @CityAM]

Opinion: Investors are pouring billions into AI, but has supply now outstripped demand?

@InMotionVC MD Mike Smeed looks at how AI funding has become misbalanced 👇
https://t.co/95L7ZWr3KY

[InMotion Ventures @InMotionVC]

Huge congratulations to 3 of our portfolio companies, @GoZeelo, @envisics and @bumperfinance, for featuring on @Siftedeu's 250 Leaderboard 🎉

The list celebrates the fastest-growing #startups in Europe in 2024 💸

https://t.co/mjP7YD8UJA

[InMotion Ventures @InMotionVC]

On 7th November, @playfaircapital is hosting its 12th edition of Female Founders Office Hours (#FFOH) ✨

Our very own Principal Sam Nasrolahi will be sharing her #insight with 200+ other #investors 👏

Via @Cate_Lawrence at @tech_eu

https://t.co/KdUvt4z2A8

[InMotion Ventures @InMotionVC]

$125M has been awarded to @AscendElements by @ENERGY !

This federal grant will be used to boost #EV battery recycling, and in partnership with @OrbiaGroup, they plan to extract and process graphite for new battery-grade material ♻️

Via @Waste360 https://t.co/YB4oBf0vPq

[Shift AI @Shift_AI_Events]

Backed by our VC and launch partner powerhouses: 2100 Ventures, BackFuture, @beacon_capital, Pearls Capital, Quadri Ventures, @StartupWiseGuys, Venteri Capital, @HSBCInnovation, @Landscape_vc, and @Mountside_V.

The clock is ticking and your competitors are moving. If you want to get your SaaS in front of judges from companies like @AscensionGrp, Salica Investments, @NautaCapital, @northzoneVC, @ProjectAcom, Blue Lake VC, Frog Capital, @unbundledvc, @CherryVentures, @AppSumo, @jpmorgan, @londonvcnetwork, @PlugandPlayTC, @InMotionVC, @TempoCap, Breega, CMS, Cornerstone VC and more, now's the time.

So - you ready to disrupt B2B SaaS and make your mark at #SaaStock2024? Apply now: https://t.co/dRfrsA3ofK

#SaaS #pitchcompetition #prize #investment #founder #CEO #SaaSstartup #B2BSaaS #globalpitchcompetition #capital

[Russ Shaw CBE @RussShaw1]

Ex-Google employees’ startup BeyondMath raises $8.5M https://t.co/GkSLya3ISY via @uktnofficial @BeyondMathLtd @TechLondonAdv @CamTechWeek @InMotionVC @UKTechAdv

[Tech Funding News @TFNBreakingNews]

UK-based #AI startup @BeyondMathLtd has secured $8.5 million in seed funding led by @UPPartnersVC, with significant participation from @insightpartners and @InMotionVC. https://t.co/dO9NgLzoDC
#tech #funding #news #startup #UKtech #UKstartup

[FieldHouse Associates @WeAreFieldHouse]

#Founders are turning towards #CVC due to a competitive funding environment. But is it always suitable?🤔

In his article for @Siftedeu, Mike Smeed, Managing Director of @InMotionVC, discusses 4 reasons why CVC #funding may be the wrong option

More below
https://t.co/MM6MZDoLhN

[InMotion Ventures @InMotionVC]

As the funding environment for #startups remains challenging, #CVC has become a more attractive option for many #founders 💸

But when might CVC be the wrong option?

Our Managing Director, Mike Smeed, has identified four reasons via @Siftedeu:

https://t.co/tjMvgHzEd8

[InMotion Ventures @InMotionVC]

#AI M&A activity is on the rise, with 55 exits in Q1.

Against this backdrop, @BusinessInsider asked investors what will happen next.

Mike Smeed, Managing Director at InMotion Ventures, shared his thoughts:

https://t.co/p5Ht7kRYcW

#Insight #Technology #Startups

[FieldHouse Associates @WeAreFieldHouse]

In today's episode of @FundShack1, Mike Smeed, Managing Director of @InMotionVC, discussed everything from the importance of investing in early stage #startups to the value #CVC investment can add💡

Full episode below 👇

https://t.co/aJcYv2X3Zd

[FieldHouse Associates @WeAreFieldHouse]

Great to see @InMotionVC on stage at @tech_eu Summit alongside @SoftBank Vision Fund and @Sendcloud discussing #AI, logistics and regulation ✨

#techeusummit24

[InMotion Ventures @InMotionVC]

Amazing to be on stage with our #JLR colleagues and our portfolio company, Verax, at the UK Mobility Expo last week.

Here's to more corporate x startup collaboration!

#CVC #collaboration #AI

[InMotion Ventures @InMotionVC]

“The ‘blank cheque’ days might be gone, but there’s capital ready to be deployed at the early stage, if you know where to look.” - Louis Fearn, InMotion Ventures

Read more from Louis and the predictions of others in Kirstie Pickering's piece for UKTN.

https://t.co/ngl4b9RMRR

[FieldHouse Associates @WeAreFieldHouse]

“When you ask for advice you get money and when you ask for money you get advice.”

As a #founder, it can be a daunting task choosing the right team and #investors to bring along side you. Louis Fearn at @InMotionVC moderates a great panel about teaming up for success.

[FieldHouse Associates @WeAreFieldHouse]

In April’s @tech_eu report, Sam Nasrolahi, Principal at @InMotionVC, discusses how 2024 is looking promising for #earlystage funding, what industries are flourishing and exciting new funds💡

Full report below:
https://t.co/u1t299XEfu

[InMotion Ventures @InMotionVC]

Our Principal Sam Nasrolahi had a 🔥chat with @Leonardo_live, and @ai_build on ‘Applications of AI in Industry’ at the Atlas Ventures and @Zendesk event.

They discussed everything from addressing industry challenges with #AI to keeping up to date with #AIRegulation

[InMotion Ventures @InMotionVC]

Fashion 🤝 #sustainability

John Kennedy, CEO of @ELeatherGroup spoke to @CNN about the term "vegan leather", and the challenges of producing plastic-free sustainable leather alternatives.

Head to the link below 👇

https://t.co/yj6MtsHInw

[InMotion Ventures @InMotionVC]

Tomorrow, our Principal, Louis Fearn, will be judging #startups on the Energy Tech Challengers stage at @EnergTechSummit in Bilbao 🇪🇸

Come say hi if you'll also be in town👋

https://t.co/gtr34iOPEI

[InMotion Ventures @InMotionVC]

Congratulations to @BumperPay, @Envisics and @GoZeelo for featuring on the @Sifted 100: UK and Ireland #leaderboard 🎉

Check out who else was included below👇
https://t.co/GWp3hnWyY8