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CMotive Technologies

Madison, US · Founded 2019 · 9 known investors

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C-Motive designs electric motors and machines for renewable energy generation, electric mobility, and industrial applications, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions through improved efficiency.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardware

Founders & leadership

CMotive 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 ZiemerAdministrator (Part-time)2016–2023Barbara Ziemer is Executive Officer at C-Motive Technologies, which develops electric motor designs for wind turbines. She has 25 years of experience in human resources, office management, and executive support across public and private sector organizations.

Board

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MATTHEW MAROONBoard director
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Justin K. ReedBoard director
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JOHANNA WOLFSONBoard Member2019–2025Co-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 · 9

Azolla Ventureslisted by Azolla VenturesCambridge

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Clean Energy Venturelisted by Clean Energy VentureBoston

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Collaborative Fundlisted by Collaborative FundNew York · $500K – $1M

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Evergreen Climate Innovationslisted by Evergreen Climate InnovationsChicago

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Exposition Ventureslisted by Exposition VenturesChicago
Prime Impact Fundlisted by Prime Impact FundCambridge · $1M – $4M

How we know: funding news · prnewswire.com · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Starlight VenturesreportedMiami · $100K – $3M

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Clean Energy TrustRockwell 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.

Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. NavyNavyPhase ISTTR2019$140K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2017$100K
National Science FoundationPhase II2015$721.1K
National Science FoundationPhase I2014$150K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

C-Motive Technologies Closes $13.5 Million Funding Round and Announces New Facility to Scale Production - C-Motivec-motive.com · Jul 2025Motor Pioneer C-Motive Technologies Closes Financing Roundprnewswire.com · Apr 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does CMotive Technologies do?
C-Motive designs electric motors and machines for renewable energy generation, electric mobility, and industrial applications, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions through improved efficiency.
Who founded CMotive Technologies?
CMotive Technologies was founded by DANIEL COLIN LUDOIS in 2019.
Who are CMotive Technologies's investors?
CMotive Technologies's investors include Azolla Ventures, Clean Energy Venture, Collaborative Fund, Evergreen Climate Innovations, Exposition Ventures, Prime Impact Fund, Starlight Ventures.
How much funding has CMotive Technologies raised?
CMotive Technologies has disclosed $26.1M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is CMotive Technologies headquartered?
CMotive Technologies is headquartered in Madison, US.