Motivate

VC firm · Chicago, IL

Verified active in the last 12 monthsSEC-registered adviser

Venture firm based in Chicago, IL. Most recent fund on file: Motivate Ventures QP Fund II, LP ($100M offering), filed Nov 2023. Partners sit on the boards of 1 startup that raised recently.

Stages: Pre-seed, Seed
Typical check (est.): $1M–$3M
Latest fund: Undisclosed · Feb 2026
Last verified activity: Feb 2026

Focus

AI & MLConsumerMedia, Gaming & Creator

Recent portfolio activity

Moove.ai
Board seat · CO
Mar 2023

Funds and vehicles on SEC file

Motivate Ventures QP Fund III, LP
Fund
Feb 2026
Motivate Ventures AI Fund III, LP
Fund
Feb 2026
Motivate OF I, LP
Fund
Aug 2025
Motivate Ventures QP Fund II, LP
Fund · $100M offering
Nov 2023
Motivate Ventures AI Fund II, LP
Fund · $50M offering
Nov 2023

Sources

SEC Form D: Motivate Ventures QP Fund III, LPFeb 2, 2026
SEC Form D: Motivate Ventures AI Fund III, LPFeb 2, 2026
SEC Form D: Motivate OF I, LPAug 20, 2025
SEC Form D: Motivate Ventures QP Fund II, LPNov 20, 2023
SEC Form D: Motivate Ventures AI Fund II, LPNov 20, 2023
SEC adviser record: Motivate Capital Management, LLCMar 12, 2026
Firm websiteOct 12, 2026

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