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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.

AZAlan Zorfas
Alan ZorfasCo-founder · Chief Innovation Officer
SMScott Magids
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.
SB
Steve BaroniExecutive

Board

BBBram Bluestein
Bram BluesteinBoard directorCo-Founder at Bluestein Ventures
PG
Patrick GrossBoard director
AS
Andrew SeasomsBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$12.1M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2018

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.