Overview
Motion Capital Fund II LP is a closed-ended venture capital limited partnership managed by Wellington-based Motion Capital. The fund invests at Seed to Series A stage in technology companies enabling decarbonisation across food, energy, and heavy industry. It is open to wholesale investors only and appears on the NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list under the Active Investor Plus growth category.
Fund Overview
Motion Capital's second flagship venture fund, investing at Seed to Series A in technology enabling decarbonisation across food, energy and heavy industry, building on Fund I's portfolio and first realisations.
Asset Class
Venture Capital
Structure
Limited Partnership
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Motion Capital Fund II LP?
Motion Capital's second flagship venture fund, investing at Seed to Series A in technology enabling decarbonisation across food, energy and heavy industry, building on Fund I's portfolio and first realisations.
Who manages Motion Capital Fund II LP?
Motion Capital Fund II LP is managed by Motion Capital (NZBN 9429050853663) based in Wellington. Manager registration on the Financial Service Providers Register is a legal requirement under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 and does not itself constitute an endorsement.
What asset class is Motion Capital Fund II LP?
Motion Capital Fund II LP is classified as Venture Capital on Wholesale Investor NZ. Asset-class classification reflects the fund's stated investment focus per its Information Memorandum and is provided for navigation purposes only — review the IM for the full strategy and risk profile.
Is Motion Capital Fund II LP evergreen or a closed-end fund?
Motion Capital Fund II LP is a closed-end fund — it raises capital during a defined vintage window and runs to fund maturity. Capital is typically returned via distributions during operation and a final wind-up at fund maturity. Check whether a current vintage is open before applying.
Is Motion Capital Fund II LP wholesale-only?
Yes — Motion Capital Fund II LP is offered on a wholesale-only basis under Schedule 1 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Subscription requires self-certification under one of the seven Schedule 1 pathways (typically the NZ$5M net-assets "large person" pathway or an accountant- or lawyer-signed eligible-investor certificate per Clauses 38-40). Wholesale-only funds do not publish a retail Product Disclosure Statement and do not appear on the Disclose Register.
Is Motion Capital Fund II LP a Limited Partnership?
Motion Capital Fund II LP is structured as a Limited Partnership (LP). LP income flows through to the investor and is taxed at the investor's marginal rate (up to 39% above NZ$180,000 of taxable income for 2024-25). Investors receive IR7 partnership tax statements annually and report the income on their personal IR3 return. The LP structure is common for private equity, venture capital, and direct-property syndicates in New Zealand.
Is Motion Capital Fund II LP eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Motion Capital Fund II LP is flagged as AIP-eligible on Wholesale Investor NZ, indicating it appears (or has appeared) on NZTE's Acceptable Managed Funds list for AIP visa applicants. The visa requires NZ$5M (Growth Category, 36-month hold) or NZ$10M (Balanced Category, 60-month hold) in acceptable investments held continuously for the full period. Eligibility determination sits with NZTE + Immigration NZ — verify against the live NZTE list before relying on this classification, and see our AIP eligibility guide for the full statutory framework.
Where can I read the IM or PDS for Motion Capital Fund II LP?
Motion Capital Fund II LP is a wholesale-only fund and the manager does not publish a retail-accessible Information Memorandum on Wholesale Investor NZ. Wholesale-only funds typically share the IM directly with prospective investors after a Schedule 1 self-certification under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Contact the manager to request the IM and the certification process.