Tive: Revolutionizing Freight Tracking with $40M Series C Boost

Deal News | Jan 23, 2025 | Qualcomm Ventures LLC

Tive: Revolutionizing Freight Tracking with $40M Series C Boost

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

NameRoleTypeDescription
TiveTarget CompanyCompanyA technology startup that provides real-time tracking solutions for freight shipments, founded by Krenar Komoni.
Krenar KomoniFounder and CEOPersonFounder of Tive, with a background in radio frequency and chip design engineering.
Qualcomm Ventures LLCInvestorCompanyA venture capital firm that participated in Tive’s $40 million Series C funding round.
World Innovation LabCo-Lead InvestorCompanyOne of the co-lead investors in Tive’s Series C funding round.
Sageview CapitalCo-Lead InvestorCompanyOne of the co-lead investors in Tive’s Series C funding round.
AVPInvestorCompanyVenture firm that participated in the funding round.
RRE VenturesInvestorCompanyVenture firm that participated in the funding round.
Two Sigma VenturesInvestorCompanyVenture capital firm investing in this round.
Fifth WallInvestorCompanyInvestment firm involved in Tive's Series C funding.
Supply Chain VenturesInvestorCompanyVenture firm focused on the supply chain sector participating in this round.
Sorenson CapitalInvestorCompanyPrivate equity firm participating in Tive’s funding round.