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Tive

Real-time shipment visibility via sensor trackers

Overview

Tive provides real-time visibility for supply chains by combining sensor trackers with a cloud software platform. The trackers collect data on location and conditions such as temperature, shock, light exposure, and humidity, then send it to the platform via the network (including a 5G-enabled option). The software lets customers actively track shipments, set custom alerts for conditions that exceed limits, and view historical data to spot trends. A 24/7 monitoring service is available to manage in-transit issues. The business model centers on sensor plus software, typically through a subscription or usage-based plan for access to the trackers and platform. Unlike some competitors, Tive emphasizes end-to-end real-time monitoring with both reusable and single-use trackers and proactive alerts, helping logistics and transportation customers improve control and optimize operations across global cargo movements.

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About Tive

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Why Tive is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsRobotics & AutomationHardwareEnterprise Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$138.4M

Headquarters

Boston, MA

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Tive hit $100 million booked ARR and 55% H1 2026 revenue growth.
  • Lightsmith led $20 million in January 2026, validating climate-resilience demand.
  • FreightWaves ranked Tive eighth in 2027 FreightTech 25, strengthening enterprise credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Hardware margins and device returns expose Tive to supply chain, recycling, and gross-margin pressure.
  • Project44, FourKites, and legacy telematics vendors can bundle visibility, crushing standalone pricing.
  • If booked ARR stalls below $100 million, Tive becomes a niche gadget company.

What makes Tive unique

  • Tive pairs Solo 5G trackers with software, shipping 5 million devices by November 2026.
  • Its Tive Seal detects cargo tampering in real time, not after delivery.
  • Workflow automations and Smart Alerts reduce manual monitoring across 186 countries.

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Funding

Total Funding

$138.3M

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Funded Over

7 Rounds

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Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-14%
Associated Press
Oct 29th, 2026
Tive ranks eighth on FreightTech 25 as ARR tops $100M and revenue jumps 55%

Tive, a supply chain visibility company, ranked number 8 on the FreightWaves FreightTech 25 list for 2027. It is the company's second year in a row on the list, which honours innovative freight and transportation firms. In 2026, Tive passed $100 million in booked annual run rate. Revenue grew 55% from the first half of 2025 to the first half of 2026, and the company added more than 330 customers, bringing its total to more than 1,500. It also received $20M in January 2026 in funding led by Lightsmith Group. Tive has sold more than 5 million trackers and operates in 186 countries. It recently released workflow automations and Smart Alerts, powered by Tive Intelligence, to cut manual work and operational risk.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Oct 25th, 2026
EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001708414-21-000001

EIN.: 474350087 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1231Type: D | Act: 33 | File No.: 021-403994 | Film No.: 211039641

Yahoo Finance
May 20th, 2026
Tive launches Bluetooth-enabled Seal for real-time cargo tampering detection globally

Tive, a supply chain visibility technology company, has launched the Tive Seal globally, a single-use Bluetooth-enabled cable lock providing real-time tamper detection for container and trailer doors. The device was developed in partnership with security seal specialist TydenBrooks. The Seal integrates with Tive's Solo 5G trackers and cloud platform to deliver instant alerts when security is compromised through cable cutting, forced entry or device damage. Data feeds directly into the Tive platform and existing Transportation Management Systems, enabling immediate response to potential cargo theft. More than 1,200 global shippers, logistics providers and retailers currently use Tive's technology. CEO Krenar Komoni said the Seal addresses increasingly sophisticated cargo theft by enabling detection before losses occur. The product is now commercially available worldwide through Tive's sales channels.

Europe Says
Jan 13th, 2026
Lightsmith Group leads $20M round in Tive to boost climate-resilient supply chains

Tive, a Boston-based supply chain visibility startup, has raised $20 million in a funding round led by Lightsmith Group, a climate adaptation and resilience investor. The company uses software and sensors to provide real-time tracking of shipments across global supply chains. More than 1,200 customers in approximately 190 countries use Tive's trackers to monitor shipment location and conditions including temperature, humidity, tilt and shock across all transport modes. The company has established a circularity programme to recycle its tracking devices. The funding will accelerate development of AI-powered supply chain visibility tools as weather and climate disruptions increase. Other investors include Sageview Capital, World Innovation Lab, AVP and Supply Chain Ventures.

The Wall Street Journal
Jan 12th, 2026
Exclusive | Lightsmith Group Backs Shipment-Tracking Company Tive

The growth investment values the company at over $500 million.

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