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C-Motive Technologies

Madison, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

Reinvents electric motor design for high torque at low speeds enabling efficient wind turbines

Advanced Manufacturing

Founders & leadership

C-Motive Technologies was founded in 2019 by DANIEL COLIN LUDOIS.

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DANIEL COLIN LUDOISFounder
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KATHERINE GERAMITAExecutive
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Barbara ZiemerExecutive

Board

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MATTHEW MAROONBoard director
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Justin K. ReedBoard director
JWJOHANNA WOLFSON
JOHANNA WOLFSONin𝕏Board directorCo-Founder and General Partner at Azolla Ventures
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Leigh CaganBoard director
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Paul ReckwerdtBoard director
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PENNY COTNERBoard director
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GRANT ROSSER ALLENBoard director
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William A. HenricksonBoard director

Investors · 3

Azolla VenturesCambridge
Prime Impact FundreportedCambridge · $1M – $4M

Also in the syndicate · 1

Rockwell Automation

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$26.1M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2013–2025

▶$10.8MraisedJun 2025 · 4 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • JUSTIN K REEDExecutive Officer, Director
  • GRANT ALLENDirector
  • PENNY COTNERDirector
  • MATTHEW MAROONExecutive Officer, Director
  • JOHANNA WOLFSONDirector
  • KATHARINE GERAMITAExecutive Officer
  • DANIEL LUDOISExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$10.8M
Amount sold
$10.8M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.1MraisedFeb 2025 · 4 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • MATTHEW MAROONExecutive Officer, Director
  • DANIEL COLIN LUDOISExecutive Officer
  • KATHERINE GERAMITAExecutive Officer
  • PENNY COTNERDirector
  • JUSTIN K REEDExecutive Officer, Director
  • GRANT ROSSER ALLENDirector
  • JOHANNA WOLFSONDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$1.1M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Jan 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.7MraisedJan 2023 · 29 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matthew MaroonExecutive Officer
  • Enric Miralles CarreteroDirector
  • Justin ReedExecutive Officer, Director
  • William HenricksonDirector
  • Johanna WolfsonDirector
Offering amount
$10.7M
Amount sold
$10.7M
First sale
Jan 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedApr 2019 · 11 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Leigh CaganDirector
  • Paul ReckwerdtDirector
  • William A. HenricksonDirector
  • Barbara ZiemerExecutive Officer
  • Daniel C. LudoisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Justin K. ReedExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.6MraisedApr 2019 · 21 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Justin K. ReedExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Daniel C. LudoisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Deborah GodchauxExecutive Officer
  • Micah EricksonExecutive Officer, Director
  • William A. HenricksonDirector
  • Leigh CaganDirector
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$1.6M
First sale
Aug 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

C-Motive Technologies Closes $13.5 Million Funding Round and Announces New Facility to Scale Production - C-Motivec-motive.com · Jul 2025C-Motive’s $5.5 million raise includes investment from Rockwell Automation - Milwaukee Business Journalbizjournals.com · Dec 2023Motor Pioneer C-Motive Technologies Closes Financing Roundprnewswire.com · Apr 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does C-Motive Technologies do?
Reinvents electric motor design for high torque at low speeds enabling efficient wind turbines
Who founded C-Motive Technologies?
C-Motive Technologies was founded by DANIEL COLIN LUDOIS in 2019.
Who are C-Motive Technologies's investors?
C-Motive Technologies's investors include Azolla Ventures, Prime Impact Fund.
How much funding has C-Motive Technologies raised?
C-Motive Technologies has disclosed $26.1M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is C-Motive Technologies headquartered?
C-Motive Technologies is headquartered in Madison, US.