Motorq’s platform helps fleet managers improve efficiency while reducing costs

Liz Hughes, Editor, IoT World Today

February 18, 2022

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Motorq has raised $40 million to advance its connected vehicle platform. Company officials say the funding will be used to expand product development, increase collaboration with automotive OEMs, enhance the platform for new markets and enter the European and Japanese markets. 

The series B funding round was led by Insight Partners and included existing investors Story Ventures, FM Capital, Monta Vista Capital and Avanta Ventures. 

Motorq’s platform helps fleet managers improve efficiency while reducing costs. It uses a vehicle’s onboard computer to monitor data and run analytics and machine learning models to deliver insights to customers through application programming interfaces (APIs) and other tools. Fleet managers can use the system for real-time vehicle delivery tracking, geofencing, completed trip and driver analysis as well as driver coaching, It also gives them insights into EV charging, fuel usage and alerts them when maintenance is needed. 

Motorq co-founder and CEO Arun Rajagopalan said the increase in connected vehicles creates an unprecedented opportunity for growth for a range of industries.

“With fresh capital from Insight Partners and others to support our core strategy, we are uniquely prepared to deliver insights from data that can reduce costs and boost efficiencies for fleets, optimize auto rental fleet management, revolutionize underwriting for insurance, and deliver new revenue opportunities for OEMs and dealers,” he said.

About the Author(s)

Liz Hughes

Editor, IoT World Today, IoT World Today

Liz Hughes is an award-winning digital media editor with more than two decades of experience in newspaper, magazine and online media industries. 

A proven digital media strategist and editor, Liz has produced content and offered editorial support and leadership for a variety of web publications, including Fast Company, NBC Boston, Street Fight, QuinStreet, WTWH Media, AOL/Patch Media and Design News.

A skilled social media strategist experienced in developing and maintaining an audience across multiple platforms and brands, Liz also enjoys sharing her knowledge and expertise to help businesses small and large.

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