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Total amount raised
$131M
Latest funding date
2026-01-02
Location
Tive has successfully raised $20 million in its latest funding round, led by Lightsmith Group. The company has completed a total of 10 funding rounds, attracting 21 investors, including recent backers like Supply Chain Ventures.
Keep reading to explore the intricacies of Tive's fundraising journey and the investors backing this innovative shipment tracking platform.
Tive, the global leader in real-time supply chain visibility solutions, has raised $20 million in its latest funding round, led by The Lightsmith Group. The company has completed multiple funding rounds backed by investors including WiL (World Innovation Lab), Sageview Capital, AXA Venture Partners, RRE Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, Accomplice, and others.
Keep reading to explore Tive's full fundraising journey.
What Is Tive?
Tive is a Boston-based supply chain technology company founded in 2015. The company provides real-time shipment visibility trackers and a cloud-based software platform to more than 900 global businesses. Their technology monitors shipments worldwide — tracking conditions such as temperature, humidity, and tilt — supported by a 24/7 monitoring team. Tive serves industries including pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, high-value goods, and global logistics.
How Much Funding Has Tive Raised?
- Seed Round
- Amount Raised: USD 3,000,000
- Date: June 2017
- Lead Investors: Accomplice
- Participants: NextView Ventures, Bolt, Hyperplane Ventures
- Seed / Venture Round
- Amount Raised: USD 1,929,989
- Date: April 2018
- Lead Investors: Undisclosed
- Series A
- Amount Raised: USD 12,000,000
- Date: December 2020
- Lead Investors: RRE Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures
- Participants: NextView Ventures, Hyperplane Ventures, One Way Ventures, Fathom Ventures, and other existing investors
- Series B
- Amount Raised: USD 54,000,000
- Date: April 2022
- Lead Investors: AXA Venture Partners (AVP)
- Participants: Sorenson Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, Fifth Wall, SJF Ventures, Floating Point Ventures, RRE Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, NextView Ventures, Hyperplane Ventures, Broom Ventures, Supply Chain Ventures
- Series C
- Amount Raised: USD 40,000,000
- Date: January 2025
- Lead Investors: WiL (World Innovation Lab), Sageview Capital
- Participants: AVP, RRE Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Fifth Wall, Supply Chain Ventures, Sorenson Capital
- Series C / Growth Round
- Amount Raised: USD 20,000,000
- Date: January 2026
- Lead Investors: The Lightsmith Group
- Participants: Sageview Capital, World Innovation Lab, AVP, Supply Chain Ventures
Total Amount Raised: At least $130,929,989 based on disclosed funding rounds.
Key Investors
- The Lightsmith Group
- Details: A global sustainable private equity firm; led Tive's January 2026 $20M growth round. Managing Director Jay Koh joined as a Tive board observer.
- WiL (World Innovation Lab)
- Details: A U.S.-Japan cross-border venture fund; co-led Tive's $40M Series C in January 2025 alongside Sageview Capital.
- Sageview Capital
- Details: A growth equity investor; co-led Tive's $40M Series C in January 2025 and continued participation in the January 2026 round.
- AXA Venture Partners (AVP)
- Details: An independent global investment platform; led Tive's $54M Series B in April 2022 and has participated in subsequent rounds.
- RRE Ventures
- Details: A New York-based venture firm; co-led Tive's $12M Series A in December 2020 and participated in later rounds.
- Accomplice
- Details: A Boston-based VC firm; led Tive's initial $3M Seed round in June 2017.
What's Next for Tive?
With its latest $20M round led by The Lightsmith Group, Tive is poised to continue its expansion as a leader in supply chain visibility. The company plans to accelerate the development of its real-time tracking solutions, expand into new global logistics hubs, and advance its AI-driven shipment monitoring capabilities. As global supply chains become more complex and climate-related disruptions increase, Tive's technology is increasingly critical for industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to food and beverage. The company's growing customer base — over 900 businesses globally — positions it well for continued growth and potentially an IPO in the coming years.
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