Transition Ventures

Climate and deep tech fund backing companies at the intersection of AI and the physical world.

VC Early-stage 📍 London, UK Founded 2021

AUM

$300M

as of 2026-Q3

SMALL

Transition (Transition Ventures) is a London-based, cross-Atlantic early-stage firm founded in 2021 that labels itself a climate and deep tech fund. It backs founders from inception to Series A with initial cheques of $1-8 million, focused on the energy systems powering AI, robotics for industrial efficiency, next-generation computing and critical minerals refining. Its EUR 128 million ($150 million) Fund II took the firm's AUM above EUR 257 million ($300 million).

Firm Profile

Firm Type

Subtype

Early-stage

Founded

2021

London, UK

Country

United Kingdom

Active Fund

Transition Fund II ($150M) · 2026

Notable Partners

Kristian BranaesAri HelgasonClara RicardDavid HelgasonTom Burkinshaw

Portfolio Companies (10)

applied atomics olix seneca skye invisix upway reel podium automation kerrigan volter

Investment Focus

Stages

Pre-seed · Seed · Series A

Sectors

Energy · AI & Compute · Robotics & Automation · Industrials · Climate Resilience · Minerals & Materials · Transport · Circular Economy

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Investor data reflects publicly disclosed AUM, fund sizes, and portfolio holdings as of 2026-Q3. Refreshed periodically.