Motista
San Mateo, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware LLC · 1 known investors
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Motista is a predictive intelligence firm that uses data and artificial intelligence to help real estate and customer-focused leaders identify, derisk, and improve the performance of real estate and customer-facing investments. It serves clients ranging from national brands and private equity firms to emerging companies.
Founders & leadership
Motista was founded in 2014 by Alan Zorfas and Scott Magids.
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Scott MagidsCo-Founder and Managing PartnerScott Magids is an executive officer and director at Motista, a predictive intelligence firm serving real estate and customer-focused organizations. With over 20 years of experience delivering strategic consulting and data-driven insights, he has advised senior leaders across retail, financial services, real estate, technology, and healthcare sectors on investment performance and corporate strategy.
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Steve BaroniExecutive
Board
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$12.1M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2018
▶$3MraisedJan 2019 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$3MraisedJan 2019 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Patrick GrossDirector
- Andrew SeamonsDirector
- Alan ZorfasExecutive Officer, Director
- Chris CrosbyDirector
- Scott MagidsExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $3M
- First sale
- Dec 2018
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.3MraisedMay 2018 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$3.3MraisedMay 2018 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Andrew SeamonsDirector
- Michael MathiasExecutive Officer
- Bram BluesteinDirector
- Patrick GrossDirector
- Scott MagidsExecutive Officer, Director
- Alan ZorfasExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.3M
- Amount sold
- $3.3M
- First sale
- Mar 2018
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.8MraisedJan 2015 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$5.8MraisedJan 2015 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alan ZorfasExecutive Officer
- Steve BaroniExecutive Officer
- Bram BluesteinDirector
- Patrick GrossDirector
- Scott MagidsExecutive Officer, Director
- Andrew SeasomsDirector
- Offering amount
- $5.8M
- Amount sold
- $5.8M
- First sale
- Nov 2014
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Motista do?
- Motista is a predictive intelligence firm that uses data and artificial intelligence to help real estate and customer-focused leaders identify, derisk, and improve the performance of real estate and customer-facing investments. It serves clients ranging from national brands and private equity firms to emerging companies.
- Who founded Motista?
- Motista was founded by Alan Zorfas, Scott Magids in 2014.
- Who are Motista's investors?
- Motista's investors include Bluestein Ventures.
- How much funding has Motista raised?
- Motista has disclosed $12.1M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Motista headquartered?
- Motista is headquartered in San Mateo, US.



