Leitmotif

Leitmotif is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2023 and based in Silicon Valley, California. The firm focuses on empowering exceptional entrepreneurs by facilitating their transition from technical proof to commercial scale. Leitmotif aims to invest in companies that are engaged in decarbonization, reflecting a commitment to supporting innovative solutions that address environmental challenges.

Matt Trevithick

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jens Wiese

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

4 past transactions

Stoke Space

Series C in 2025
Stoke Space is dedicated to developing a fully reusable medium-lift rocket named Nova, aimed at providing cost-effective and sustainable access to space. The company focuses on creating rockets that can be reused multiple times, offering low-cost, on-demand launch services designed for daily operations. By emphasizing sustainability, Stoke Space seeks to reduce the atmospheric impact of space missions while supporting the growth of the space economy. Their vertically integrated design and manufacturing capabilities enable them to deliver reliable solutions for clients looking to launch satellites efficiently and sustainably.

Harbinger

Series B in 2025
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies designed specifically for commercial vehicles, Harbinger is bringing a first-of-its-kind EV platform to market, priced for zero acquisition premium.

Pacific Fusion

Series A in 2024
Pacific Fusion is engaged in the development of renewable energy power generation with a focus on affordable fusion power. Drawing inspiration from nature, the company is committed to leveraging established scientific principles while prioritizing scalability from the outset. With a team size of 11-50 employees, Pacific Fusion operates as a privately held entity. The company's efforts are directed towards creating sustainable energy solutions that can contribute to the clean energy sector. Pacific Fusion's approach combines innovation with practical design to address the growing demand for renewable energy sources.

DeepDrive

Series B in 2024
We are DeepDrive, a high-tech company headquartered in Munich, Germany, offering revolutionary drive units for electric vehicles. Our patented DeepDrive Dual Rotor technology increases vehicle range by up to 20 % and significantly decreases their costs, enabling the next generation of cheaper, more sustainable EVs. Our drive units are highly compact and torque dense and can be integrated within the wheels or as a traditional central drive. They are optimized for low-cost, large-scale production and offer maximum performance and efficiency. We are currently working with eight of the top ten automakers on various development projects and are on track to introduce the DeepDrive Dual Rotor to the market in large-scale series production by 2026. Our team consists of 30 + experts with experience from leading players in the automotive industry and is backed by high-profile investors, including BMW i Ventures, Continental's CVC, UVC Partners, and Bayern Kapital. Additional investors include industry veteran Dr. Peter Mertens (former board member and CTO of Audi and Volvo) and top start-up executive Jonas Rieke (COO of Personio).
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