When was Motivo founded?

Motivo was founded in 2010 and raised its 1st funding round 3 years after it was founded.

Where is Motivo located?

Motivo is headquartered in Gardena, United States.

How many employees does Motivo have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Motivo is 80.

Is Motivo a funded company?

Motivo is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Grant (prize money) round on Aug 20, 2013.

When was the latest funding round of Motivo?

Motivo's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Aug 20, 2013, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Motivo rank among its competitors?

Motivo ranks 449th amongst 4576 active competitors, of which 23 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Quest Global, which secured an undisclosed amount in Feb, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Motivo?

Motivo's top competitors include AECOM, Jacobs and Sasken. Among them, Quest Global secured the most recent funding round in February, 2026.

Motivo - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Provider of product development services including design, engineering, and prototype fabrication. They offer feasibility and ROI studies, design and engineering services, and low volume production services. The company serves clients across industries such as AgTech, mobility, aerospace, consumer electronics, energy, and autonomy. They provide vertically integrated teams for product development.

Website: www.motivo.com/
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Founded Year

2010

Location

Gardena, United States

Stage

Funding Raised

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Aug 20, 2013, $*****

Investors

USAID

Ranked

449^th among 4576 active competitors

Employee Count

80 as on Jul 31, 2026

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Motivo has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Aug 20, 2013 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Motivo has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Motivo:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Aug 20, 2013	5843670	Grant (prize money)	1672678	6511524	2798975	1582218

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The founders of Motivo is Praveen Penmetsa. Allen Goad is the CEO of Motivo.

Here are the details of Motivo's key team members:

Praveen Penmetsa: Founder and Chairman of Motivo.
Allen Goad: CEO of Motivo.
Contact Info: 1 email address

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Motivo's employee count trend

Motivo has 80 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Motivo's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Motivo include AECOM, Jacobs and Sasken. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Motivo, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	AECOM 1990, Dallas (United States), Public	Provider of infrastructure consulting, planning, design, engineering, construction, and operations management services	$310M	Weston Presidio, Silver Canyon Group & 8 others	69/100
2nd	Jacobs 1947, Dallas (United States), Public	Professional, technical, and construction service provider	-	National Science Foundation, Keystone Capital ... & 2 others	68/100
3rd	Sasken 1989, Bengaluru (India), Public	Provider of IT, product engineering and digital transformation services	$26M	New Enterprise Associates, NGP Capital & 2 others	66/100
4th	TRC Companies 1969, Windsor (United States), Acquired	Provider of engineering and construction management services	$15.5M	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency	65/100
5th	Quest Global 1997, Singapore (Singapore), Late Stage	Provider of end-to-end engineering solutions across multiple industries globally	$81M	The Carlyle Group, GIC & 38 others	64/100
6th	Pennar 1988, Hyderabad (India), Public	Manufacturer of precision-engineered products and building solutions	-	Investor Growth Capital, Elevation Capital ... & 1 others	64/100
7th	WSP 1959, Montreal (Canada), Acquired	Platform that offers corporate and career solutions	$62.5M	CPP Investments, Ukri & 6 others	64/100
8th	Belcan 1958, Cincinnati (United States), Acquired	Supplier of engineering, manufacturing & supply chain, workforce, and government IT solutions to customers	-	HarbourVest Partners, AE Industrial Partners ... & 1 others	61/100
9th	Neilsoft 1993, Pune (India), Series B	Engineering Consulting Services	$17.6M	Trident Capital, Gujarat Venture Finance ... & 14 others	61/100
10th	Cyient 1991, Hyderabad (India), Public	Provider of intelligent engineering solutions for digital, autonomous, and sustainable industries	-	ChrysCapital, The Carlyle Group & 2 others	60/100
449th	Motivo 2010, Gardena (United States), Funding Raised	Provider of product development services including design, engineering, and prototype fabrication	-	USAID	23/100