Motive is a leading provider of telecom entitlement, device management, and service automation solutions. With more than 150 deployments and over 1 billion devices under management, Motive empowers global operators to streamline operations, accelerate digital innovation, and unlock new revenue streams.
Location: United States
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $150M
Investors 2
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | SSM Partne... | ssmpartner... |
| - | Lumine Gro... | luminegrou... |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 30.07.2025 | - | $150M | Kleiner Pe... |
Mentions in press and media 21
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| 25.12.2025 | Motive Accelerates IPO Bid Amidst AI Growth, Legal Fights | Motive, an Alphabet-backed fleet management titan, is set for an initial public offering (IPO) under the ticker MTVE. The company files publicly, eyeing a 2026 market debut. It offers advanced AI-powered software and hardware. These tools m... |
| 25.12.2025 | US Markets Close 2025 on Record Highs, AI Sector Shifts Focus | US markets achieved new record highs in a holiday-shortened session, capping a year of remarkable gains. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all surged. Strong economic data, including robust GDP and falling jobless claims, underpinned this mo... |
| 24.12.2025 | Alphabet-backed Motive Gears Up for IPO Amid AI Expansion and Legal Battles | NYSE. Image: Aditya Vyas / Unsplash Motive has submitted paperwork for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, where it plans to trade under the ticker symbol MTVE, according to regulatory filings. The San Francisco-based... |
| 23.12.2025 | S&P 500 closes at another fresh record in holiday-shortened session: Live updates | The S&P 500 rose to a new all-time high on Wednesday, coasting to another record close. The broad market index advanced 0.32%, ending the session at 6,932.05. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 288.75 points, or 0.60%, and also pos... |
| 23.12.2025 | Motive, an Alphabet-backed fleet management software company, files for IPO | Motive offers fleet management software and is engaged in patent litigation with Samsara, one of its competitors. The company is backed by Alphabet’s GV, Base10 Partners, Greenoaks, Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins and Scale Venture Partners... |
| 30.07.2025 | Motive Raises $150M in Funding | Motive, a San Francisco, CA-based AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform for the physical economy, raised $150m in funding. The round was led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from both existing investors and new investor AllianceBe... |
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