Transition Ventures
VC · New York · United States
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Transition Ventures is an early-stage investment firm based in London, UK, and New York City. It was founded by a distinguished team of entrepreneurs and investors, including David Helgason, the founder and ex-CEO of Unity; Ari Helgason; Kristian Branaes; Clara Ricard; and David Pacák. The team leverages its extensive experience in scaling ventures to support the growth of innovative companies. Transition Ventures stands out for its concentrated investment approach and its focus on transforming industries through energy systems and robotics. Transition Ventures invests in companies from inception to Series A, focusing on sectors such as AI-powered energy systems, industrial efficiency through robotics, and innovative mineral refining technologies. The firm primarily targets investments in Europe and the United States. With a recent close of its second fund at $150 million, the firm's assets under management have surpassed $300 million. Notable investments by Transition Ventures include Olix, a company focusing on photonics-based computing hardware; Applied Atomics, developing nuclear power solutions; Seneca, providing AI solutions for wildfire suppression; and Upway, a platform for refurbished e-bikes. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to advancing next-generation technologies.
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