Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, a global leader in mission-critical communications and public safety solutions, operates a strategic corporate venture arm known as Motorola Solutions Venture Capital. Established in 2011, this investment group was specifically formed to identify, invest in, and partner with early-stage companies developing innovative technologies that complement and enhance Motorola Solutions' core offerings. The venture arm plays a crucial role in the parent company's broader strategy to foster innovation and maintain its competitive edge in rapidly evolving markets.

The investment focus of Motorola Solutions Venture Capital is tightly aligned with the parent company's strategic priorities. They seek out startups specializing in areas such as public safety, enterprise security, critical communications, video security, analytics, command center software, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud-based solutions. The goal is not merely financial return but to create strategic synergies, potentially leading to product integration, joint development, or even future acquisitions, as demonstrated by their acquisition of SceneDoc, a mobile incident reporting platform.

Motorola Solutions Venture Capital typically invests in early to growth-stage companies, often participating in Series A, B, and C funding rounds. They act as a strategic partner, offering not only capital but also access to Motorola Solutions' extensive market reach, engineering expertise, and customer base. This collaborative approach helps accelerate the growth of their portfolio companies while providing Motorola Solutions with early access to disruptive technologies and market insights. The venture arm has made over a dozen investments since its inception, demonstrating a consistent commitment to its strategic investment mandate.

While specific check sizes are not always publicly disclosed for corporate venture arms, Motorola Solutions Venture Capital generally provides initial investments ranging from approximately $1,000,000 to $15,000,000. These figures reflect their participation in various funding stages, from initial seed or Series A rounds where they might take a smaller, strategic stake, to larger Series B or C rounds where their investment could be more substantial. Their investment philosophy emphasizes long-term partnerships that can drive mutual growth and innovation in the critical communications and public safety sectors.