Tive: Revolutionizing Freight Tracking with $40M Series C Boost
Deal News | Jan 23, 2025 | Qualcomm Ventures LLC

In a world grappling with supply chain inefficiencies, Tive, a technology startup founded by Krenar Komoni, is addressing the visibility gap by offering real-time freight shipment tracking solutions. Through its cloud-connected, single-use trackers, Tive not only monitors the location but also environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and physical impacts for industries including pharmaceuticals and food and beverage. Originally focused on vehicle tracking, Tive has strategically diversified into comprehensive shipment monitoring, attracting a global customer base, including government sectors. The company has secured $40 million in Series C funding, co-led by World Innovation Lab and Sageview Capital, with additional investments from Qualcomm Ventures and others, raising their total funding to $120 million. Komoni plans to leverage these funds to enhance product development, expand sustainability initiatives, and extend Tive's global reach. With a headcount of 243 employees, Tive expects profitability by 2026, forecasting accelerated business growth despite a challenging global freight market.
Sectors
- Technology
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Geography
- United States – Tive is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and the article focuses on its operations and business expansions primarily within the United States.
Industry
- Technology – Tive is a technology company that focuses on developing real-time tracking solutions for freight shipments, leveraging cloud platforms and sensor technologies.
- Supply Chain & Logistics – The company operates within the supply chain sector, addressing critical visibility gaps in shipment tracking and providing solutions that enhance logistics efficiency.
Financials
- $40 million – The amount raised by Tive in its Series C funding round.
- $120 million – The total capital raised by Tive to date, including the latest round.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Tive | Target Company | Company | A technology startup that provides real-time tracking solutions for freight shipments, founded by Krenar Komoni. |
Krenar Komoni | Founder and CEO | Person | Founder of Tive, with a background in radio frequency and chip design engineering. |
Qualcomm Ventures LLC | Investor | Company | A venture capital firm that participated in Tive’s $40 million Series C funding round. |
World Innovation Lab | Co-Lead Investor | Company | One of the co-lead investors in Tive’s Series C funding round. |
Sageview Capital | Co-Lead Investor | Company | One of the co-lead investors in Tive’s Series C funding round. |
AVP | Investor | Company | Venture firm that participated in the funding round. |
RRE Ventures | Investor | Company | Venture firm that participated in the funding round. |
Two Sigma Ventures | Investor | Company | Venture capital firm investing in this round. |
Fifth Wall | Investor | Company | Investment firm involved in Tive's Series C funding. |
Supply Chain Ventures | Investor | Company | Venture firm focused on the supply chain sector participating in this round. |
Sorenson Capital | Investor | Company | Private equity firm participating in Tive’s funding round. |