Alphabet-Backed Motive Files for IPO, Revealing $116M Revenue and Widening Losses
Motive, an Alphabet-backed fleet management firm, has filed for an IPO on the NYSE despite a widening Q3 net loss of $62.7 million. The move is a key test for the 2026 tech IPO market.
Revenue is up, but so are the losses. Motive, a fleet management software company backed by Alphabet's GV, has officially filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. The move positions Motive to join a growing list of tech companies, including Anthropic and OpenAI, reportedly eyeing a 2026 market debut, testing investor appetite for high-growth tech stocks.
The Financial Picture: Growth vs. Profitability
According to the filing, Motive's third-quarter revenue grew about 23% year over year to $115.8 million. This growth is fueled by a subscription-based model and a client base of nearly 100,000 as of the end of September. However, the company's net loss widened significantly during the same period, increasing from $41.3 million in 2024 to $62.7 million, highlighting a continued struggle for profitability.
Navigating Competition and Litigation
Founded as Keep Truckin in 2013, Motive has attracted top-tier investors like Kleiner Perkins and Index Ventures. Yet, it faces a significant challenge in its ongoing patent-infringement litigation with competitor Samsara. Samsara, which went public in 2021 and currently boasts a $22 billion market cap, represents a formidable rival. The outcome of this legal battle could materially impact Motive's valuation.
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