Motivate Venture Capital

Motivate Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2019. The firm focuses on early-stage and startup investments, targeting both B2B and B2C companies. Motivate Ventures seeks to partner with exceptional founders who possess strong domain knowledge and are developing businesses with high growth potential in expansive markets. The firm invests across a range of sectors, including food delivery, sports, education, logistics, human resources, advertising, financial services, travel, real estate, coworking, manufacturing, 3D printing, blockchain, consumer goods, and insurance. Additionally, it has interests in information technology, artificial intelligence, insurance technology, software as a service, supply chain technology, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and infrastructure technology, primarily within the United States and Canada.

Jackson Bubala

Principal

Trey Calver

Associate

Lauren DeLuca

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Courtney Trunk

Senior Associate

42 past transactions

Stargazr

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Stargazr specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based financial data forecasting software aimed at enhancing the decision-making capabilities of finance teams. Its innovative platform analyzes, measures, and predicts financial and operational metrics, allowing companies to grasp the financial implications of their decisions. By integrating predictive analytics and sentiment analysis, Stargazr's solution provides insights into both internal performance and external influences, enabling organizations to identify key value drivers and optimize their operations. This comprehensive approach empowers finance departments to make informed decisions that can significantly impact their overall performance.

Notoros

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of data security software designed for decentralized applications. The company offers blockchain with a universal data standard that enables applications of all types to interoperate across a global decentralized database, enabling developers to build blockchain applications and bring about mainstream adoption of distributed ledger technologies.

Wilya

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Gig and Take is reimagining the future of work in Industrial Manufacturing and Logistics. We believe the future of work is flexible. And that factories and warehouses are no longer an exception. Join us as we disrupt the century old construct of rigid work schedules and unlock disproportionately diverse talent pools to work in a key sector of the economy.

Abstract

Funding Round in 2022
Increasing Government Transparency

PayAll

Post in 2022
PayAll is a payment systems provider that focuses on simplifying and enhancing the payment experience for businesses and consumers. Its platform features a range of tools, including digital wallets, flexible payment options, managed acceptance, and virtual card services. PayAll specializes in cross-border payments and international funds transfers, offering a comprehensive, white-label solution that incorporates compliance and risk-mitigation capabilities. This end-to-end platform is designed to address complex payment scenarios, enabling banks to offer competitive fintech-like products to their customers while managing payment attributes and data effectively throughout the client lifecycle. Through its innovative approach, PayAll aims to facilitate smoother transactions and improve the overall payment process.

CoreChain Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
CoreChain Technologies operates a business-to-business payments network that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate transactions. The company's digital payment platform automates the exchange of transaction data and funds in a secure environment, significantly reducing the need for manual reconciliation processes. By streamlining B2B payments, CoreChain Technologies enhances the efficiency and safety of financial interactions between businesses, allowing them to conduct transactions with greater accuracy and reliability.

iink Payments

Seed Round in 2022
iink™ believes homeowners and business owners can get their lives back faster after an insured property loss.

New Era ADR

Seed Round in 2022
Disputes and litigation are a massive distraction and waste of money and time for you and your business. At least $200B is spent on litigation-related costs each year. New Era solves this. With our fully-digital platform and process, organizations and individuals get access to the most experienced arbitrators and mediators in the U.S. The result is fair, high-quality, and fast resolutions of your disputes, saving you up to 90% in legal fees and time, so you can focus on the things that matter in your life and your business.

HELIXintel

Seed Round in 2022
HELIXintel Corporation, established in 2019 and headquartered in Hamburg, New York, specializes in developing applications that enable users to monitor the condition of equipment from any device. The platform functions as a B2B marketplace, allowing equipment operators to access aftercare services from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their authorized networks. By centralizing equipment tracking and facilitating service requests for parts and maintenance, HELIXintel streamlines maintenance management, ultimately helping businesses save time and reduce costs.

Sweater

Seed Round in 2022
Sweater is a venture capital firm based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2019. It aims to democratize access to venture capital, allowing individuals to invest in startups that have traditionally been available only to a select group of investors. By offering a mobile-first platform, Sweater enables a broader audience to participate in the funding of various sectors, including healthcare, artificial intelligence, clean technology, and more. The firm focuses on investing in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer companies across a diverse range of industries in the United States. Sweater's mission is to empower aspiring founders and investors alike, facilitating the creation of innovative ventures that can shape the future economy.

Polymer

Seed Round in 2021
Polymer is a data governance and privacy platform focused on managing sensitive information within third-party SaaS applications such as Slack, Dropbox, Gdrive, Zendesk, and Zapier. The platform aims to protect organizations from data loss and cyber breaches, offering features like data observability, data loss prevention, and human risk management. By providing a centralized interface, Polymer enables organizations to configure, permission, and monitor the usage of sensitive data, ensuring compliance with regulations such as PII, PHI, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA. Additionally, the platform facilitates secure cloud migration, supports remote team data access, and allows for safe document sharing and encryption of unstructured data.

Hosta Labs

Series A in 2021
Hosta Labs Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing an application that transforms images and videos of living spaces into a 3-D model-powered home management platform. The company's technology automates the analysis of interior structures, primarily serving property insurance carriers. This application provides detailed insights into accurate replacement values, risks during the underwriting process, and the assessment of raw material quantities and mitigation measures in the claims process. By simplifying the home renovation and insurance processes, Hosta Labs aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy in property management.

Kangarootime

Series B in 2021
Kangarootime, Inc. develops a cloud-based childcare management solution that connects parents with childcare professionals. Its solutions include revenue cycle management, mobile and laptop accessibility, enrollment, sign-in and sign-out, messaging and picture sharing, employee management, support, reports, and accounting. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.

Hosta AI

Series A in 2021
Developer of artificial intelligence application designed to convert images of interior structures into detailed lists of conditions, measurements, materials, and technical drawings/CAD models. The company's platform leverages A.I. to detect materials, respective surface areas, and architectural and spatial data from just a simple picture, enabling insurers, lenders, and maintenance managers to make informed decisions about their real estate structures.

Banyan

Funding Round in 2021
Banyan provides an easy way for consumers to connect their receipts to any app in a secure, safe, and anonymized way.

Sweater

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Sweater is a venture capital firm based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2019. It aims to democratize access to venture capital, allowing individuals to invest in startups that have traditionally been available only to a select group of investors. By offering a mobile-first platform, Sweater enables a broader audience to participate in the funding of various sectors, including healthcare, artificial intelligence, clean technology, and more. The firm focuses on investing in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer companies across a diverse range of industries in the United States. Sweater's mission is to empower aspiring founders and investors alike, facilitating the creation of innovative ventures that can shape the future economy.

Sweater

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Sweater is a venture capital firm based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2019. It aims to democratize access to venture capital, allowing individuals to invest in startups that have traditionally been available only to a select group of investors. By offering a mobile-first platform, Sweater enables a broader audience to participate in the funding of various sectors, including healthcare, artificial intelligence, clean technology, and more. The firm focuses on investing in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer companies across a diverse range of industries in the United States. Sweater's mission is to empower aspiring founders and investors alike, facilitating the creation of innovative ventures that can shape the future economy.

HELIXintel

Convertible Note in 2021
HELIXintel Corporation, established in 2019 and headquartered in Hamburg, New York, specializes in developing applications that enable users to monitor the condition of equipment from any device. The platform functions as a B2B marketplace, allowing equipment operators to access aftercare services from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their authorized networks. By centralizing equipment tracking and facilitating service requests for parts and maintenance, HELIXintel streamlines maintenance management, ultimately helping businesses save time and reduce costs.

iink Payments

Seed Round in 2021
iink™ believes homeowners and business owners can get their lives back faster after an insured property loss.

Mesh

Convertible Note in 2021
Mesh is a financial technology company that provides a user-friendly investment app designed specifically for retail investors. The platform offers comprehensive stock analysis and strategic investment tools to assist users in making informed financial decisions. By focusing on accessibility and education, Mesh aims to empower individual investors to enhance their investment strategies and gain a deeper understanding of the markets. The company is dedicated to simplifying the investment process, making it easier for users to navigate their investment journeys and achieve their financial goals.

Embed (Brokerage)

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of financial market services platform intended to transfer funds to the seller and securities to the buyer. The company's platform offers a clearing and custody application programming interface for broker-dealers, registered investment advisors, banks, and fintech startups, enabling clients to meet the demands of today's traders and investors.

Embed (Brokerage)

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of financial market services platform intended to transfer funds to the seller and securities to the buyer. The company's platform offers a clearing and custody application programming interface for broker-dealers, registered investment advisors, banks, and fintech startups, enabling clients to meet the demands of today's traders and investors.

Polymer

Seed Round in 2021
Polymer is a data governance and privacy platform focused on managing sensitive information within third-party SaaS applications such as Slack, Dropbox, Gdrive, Zendesk, and Zapier. The platform aims to protect organizations from data loss and cyber breaches, offering features like data observability, data loss prevention, and human risk management. By providing a centralized interface, Polymer enables organizations to configure, permission, and monitor the usage of sensitive data, ensuring compliance with regulations such as PII, PHI, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA. Additionally, the platform facilitates secure cloud migration, supports remote team data access, and allows for safe document sharing and encryption of unstructured data.

Phood

Funding Round in 2021
Phood’s payment API allows any existing delivery app to service college students no matter where they are. Phood opens the door for the student card to be used as a payment method on apps like Uber, Instacart, DoorDash, and Postmates.

Polymer

Seed Round in 2020
Polymer is a data governance and privacy platform focused on managing sensitive information within third-party SaaS applications such as Slack, Dropbox, Gdrive, Zendesk, and Zapier. The platform aims to protect organizations from data loss and cyber breaches, offering features like data observability, data loss prevention, and human risk management. By providing a centralized interface, Polymer enables organizations to configure, permission, and monitor the usage of sensitive data, ensuring compliance with regulations such as PII, PHI, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA. Additionally, the platform facilitates secure cloud migration, supports remote team data access, and allows for safe document sharing and encryption of unstructured data.

Enklu

Convertible Note in 2020
Enklu, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented reality (AR) applications that transform museums and galleries into immersive experiences, akin to video games. The company offers Enklu Cloud, a platform enabling users to create and edit content in real-time, which can be accessed through web and Microsoft HoloLens devices. Enklu provides a low-code creator platform that allows designers to build and manage virtual worlds for web, mobile, and AR/VR devices without requiring extensive engineering resources. Established in 2016 and based in Alameda, California, Enklu markets its software as a service, primarily targeting education and entertainment sectors to address production challenges in creating engaging AR experiences. The company was previously known as CreatAR Corp. before rebranding in 2019.

Fulcrum

Seed Round in 2020
Fulcrum is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) manufacturing platform created specifically for mid-sized production shops. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Fulcrum aims to modernize the manufacturing landscape by enhancing connectivity within the supply chain. The platform focuses on minimizing tedious data entry tasks and improving the overall speed and efficiency of manufacturing operations. By providing tailored solutions, Fulcrum addresses the unique challenges faced by various production environments, ensuring that companies can optimize their processes and maintain a competitive edge. The company is committed to developing innovative tools that support a more integrated and effective manufacturing network.

Hosta Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Hosta Labs Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing an application that transforms images and videos of living spaces into a 3-D model-powered home management platform. The company's technology automates the analysis of interior structures, primarily serving property insurance carriers. This application provides detailed insights into accurate replacement values, risks during the underwriting process, and the assessment of raw material quantities and mitigation measures in the claims process. By simplifying the home renovation and insurance processes, Hosta Labs aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy in property management.

New Era ADR

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Disputes and litigation are a massive distraction and waste of money and time for you and your business. At least $200B is spent on litigation-related costs each year. New Era solves this. With our fully-digital platform and process, organizations and individuals get access to the most experienced arbitrators and mediators in the U.S. The result is fair, high-quality, and fast resolutions of your disputes, saving you up to 90% in legal fees and time, so you can focus on the things that matter in your life and your business.

JoeZoo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
JoeZoo, Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, addresses significant challenges in global education by providing a classwork assessment application aimed at enhancing 21st Century Learning Skills among students. Launched in 2016, the app employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate student improvement and skill-building processes. It analyzes coursework, teacher feedback, and student interactions with this feedback to generate prompts for enhancement, significantly reducing the workload for teachers by up to 80%. The application offers features such as writing checkers, text and voice commenting, and grading tools, which support higher education students, tutors, and adult learners in achieving literacy standards. JoeZoo's innovative solution is currently utilized by over 12,000 K-12 schools across 93 countries, with an increasing adoption rate of three to four new schools per day.

Frontdesk

Series A in 2020
Frontdesk, Inc. is a company that provides short-term rental housing for business and vacation travelers across the United States. Founded in 2017 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Frontdesk operates a digital property management platform that streamlines various aspects of property rental, including booking, cleaning, pricing, messaging, and guest screening. The company manages the entire guest experience through its proprietary technology and in-house cleaning operations, catering to a diverse clientele seeking short-term, corporate, and extended stays. By combining elements of traditional hospitality with innovative technology, Frontdesk aims to offer a secure and consistent alternative to both conventional hotel accommodations and unpredictable short-term rentals.

Attain

Seed Round in 2020
Klover leverages important assets and data to level the financial playing field. Founded by a team of data and ad-tech veterans with several high growth businesses and exits under their belts, Klover a venture-backed startup is poised for success. Klover was founded in 2019 in Illinois.

Quantivize Health

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Quantivize Health Inc. is a Chicago-based company that has developed a health engagement platform aimed at incentivizing exercise among users. Founded in 2017, the platform allows employers to enroll their teams, set monthly fitness goals, and connect tracking devices. Employees are rewarded for achieving these goals, which promotes a culture of health and wellness within organizations. Through this system, Quantivize Health effectively encourages active lifestyles by offering tangible rewards, thereby supporting employers in their initiatives to foster a healthier workforce.

Endpoint Security

Seed Round in 2019
Endpoint Security focuses on providing advanced wireless communications security for various environments, including industrial, commercial, and residential settings. The company has developed a wireless intrusion detection system that utilizes a device's natural radio frequency signal to uniquely identify and authenticate each device, akin to a fingerprint. This approach prevents unauthorized communications through shared access points, ensuring continuous monitoring of wireless operations and fostering secure communications. The technology is compatible with existing devices and widely used protocols, such as 802.11x, Bluetooth, and Zigbee, which allows for seamless integration without requiring modifications. Additionally, Endpoint Security licenses IP-Core for the production of ASICs and holds relevant patent rights, actively seeking commercial partnerships to implement its secure devices in routers.

Smarty

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Smarty is a United States-based company that specializes in developing an online schedule automation tool. This application is designed to streamline and manage various business tasks, including scheduling meetings, facilitating introductions, and locating flights for out-of-town engagements. By automating these processes, Smarty aims to enhance efficiency and productivity for its users.

ProHabits

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ProHabits, Inc. is a company focused on workplace leadership development, established in 2017 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It specializes in creating application software that promotes continuous and sustainable leadership growth among employees. The program works by sending a daily email to employees, prompting them to commit to one small habit, followed by a reminder at the end of the day to confirm their completion and review their progress, along with that of their peers. This approach not only fosters individual accountability but also enhances team collaboration and engagement. By translating knowledge into actionable tasks, ProHabits aims to improve personal and professional performance while cultivating a positive workplace culture.

VersusGame

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of an interactive content marketplace platform designed to provide a gamified content experience that allows people to test their knowledge in a fun and fair environment. The company offers a business-to-business model that embeds tech into other people's sites, apps, TV shows, and podcasts with artificial intelligence summarizes the content and makes it interactive without humans and helps individuals to place bets on their favorite brands, celebrities, musicians, and companies, enabling users to put their knowledge of mainstream culture and content to good use.

Hallow

Seed Round in 2019
Hallow is a digital platform that aims to energize faith lives and enable conversations with God through guided prayer.

RiseFi

Pre Seed Round in 2019
RiseFi's mission was to find a financially inclusive path to building credit.

Frontdesk

Venture Round in 2019
Frontdesk, Inc. is a company that provides short-term rental housing for business and vacation travelers across the United States. Founded in 2017 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Frontdesk operates a digital property management platform that streamlines various aspects of property rental, including booking, cleaning, pricing, messaging, and guest screening. The company manages the entire guest experience through its proprietary technology and in-house cleaning operations, catering to a diverse clientele seeking short-term, corporate, and extended stays. By combining elements of traditional hospitality with innovative technology, Frontdesk aims to offer a secure and consistent alternative to both conventional hotel accommodations and unpredictable short-term rentals.
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