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Identifying the technologies that will define the future of mobility

Motorola Mobility Ventures seeks out the most innovative companies with which to form strategic alliances -- nurturing them through the critical phases of start-up, growth and expansion in order to evolve the overall wireless market and bring new experiences to people around the world.


Purpose
Motorola Mobility Ventures identifies the early-stage companies that are developing cutting-edge technology that can help drive our vision of advancing communications, and forms long-term alliances providing business and technology expertise. We are actively engaged in driving the success of our partner companies and ensure their meaningful engagement with Motorola and its entire ecosystem.


Strategy
Motorola Mobility Ventures is looking to form true partnerships with the companies in which it invests. We are constantly seeking new and exciting technologies that are based on sound business fundamentals and satisfy a market need. The companies into which we invest demonstrate a solid intellectual property position, a proven business model, and strong customer interest. Many of our investments are into companies that are leveraging high-growth market segments: mobile broadband, social networking, security, mobile payments, location-based services.


History of Success
Motorola Mobility Ventures has a strong track record, with some of our best success stories being:

  • Danger (Acquired by Microsoft, February 2008)
  • E Ink (Acquired by Prime View International, June 2009)
  • A123 Systems (IPO, September 2009)
  • Coppergate (Acquired by Sigma Designs, November 2009)
  • AmberPoint (Acquired by Oracle, January 2010)
  • Sensitive Object (Acquired by Tyco Electronics, January 2010)

Motorola Mobility Ventures is a corporate ventures organization with global reach, led by an experienced team and focused on driving the industry forward.


Drawing on more than 80 years of innovation heritage, Motorola is helping people realize the promise of convergence by fusing innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives.