Who founded Motive Technologies?

Motive Technologies was founded by Shoaib Makani, Obaid Khan in 2013.

Who are Motive Technologies's investors?

Motive Technologies's investors include IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), Kleiner Perkins, Scale Venture Partners.

How much funding has Motive Technologies raised?

Motive Technologies has disclosed $408M raised across 4 rounds.

Where is Motive Technologies headquartered?

Motive Technologies is headquartered in Dover, US.

Motive Technologies

Dover, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

Founders & leadership

Motive Technologies was founded in 2013 by Shoaib Makani and Obaid Khan.

Shoaib MakaniCo-founder

Obaid KhanCo-founder

Adam BlockExecutive

Shulamite WhiteExecutive

Amish BabuExecutive

Hemant BanavarExecutive

Chirag ShahExecutive

Patrick RichardsExecutive

Board

Alexander Niehenke in 𝕏Board directorPartner at Scale Venture Partners

Ilya Fushman in 𝕏Board directorPartner at KPCB

Aaron SchildkroutBoard director

Dana EvanBoard director

Investors · 3

IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)reportedSan Francisco · $15M – $75Mvia Somesh Dash · board

Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M

Scale Venture PartnersreportedBay Area · $5M – $25Mvia Alex Niehenke · board

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$408M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2015–2025

▶$150MraisedJul 2025 · 35 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Aaron SchildkroutDirector
Alexander NiehenkeDirector
Shoaib MakaniExecutive Officer, Director
Adam BlockExecutive Officer
Shulamite WhiteExecutive Officer
Dana EvanDirector
Amish BabuExecutive Officer
Obaid KhanDirector
Ilya FushmanDirector
Hemant BanavarExecutive Officer
Chirag ShahExecutive Officer
Patrick RichardsExecutive Officer
Robson GrieveExecutive Officer
Somesh DashDirector

Offering amount: $150M
Amount sold: $150M
First sale: May 2025
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$150MraisedMay 2022 · 14 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Dana EvanDirector
Aaron SchildkroutDirector
J. Sanford MillerDirector
Joe KrausDirector
Shoaib MakaniExecutive Officer, Director
Alexander NiehenkeDirector
Mark GoldbergDirector
Obaid KhanExecutive Officer
Joe MoranExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $200M
Amount sold: $150M
First sale: May 2022
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$100MraisedAug 2021 · 25 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Shulamite WhiteExecutive Officer
J. Sanford MillerDirector
Mark GoldbergDirector
Alexander NiehenkeDirector
Joe MoranExecutive Officer
Shoaib MakaniExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Aaron SchildkroutDirector

Offering amount: $100M
Amount sold: $100M
First sale: Apr 2021
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$8MraisedJul 2015 · 12 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Shoaib MakaniExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $8M
Amount sold: $8M
First sale: Jun 2015
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2013
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

Who founded Motive Technologies?: Motive Technologies was founded by Shoaib Makani, Obaid Khan in 2013.
Who are Motive Technologies's investors?: Motive Technologies's investors include IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), Kleiner Perkins, Scale Venture Partners.
How much funding has Motive Technologies raised?: Motive Technologies has disclosed $408M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Motive Technologies headquartered?: Motive Technologies is headquartered in Dover, US.