Motion
AI-powered combination optimization for business and mobility.
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| N/A | €0.0 | round | |
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$1.7m | Late VC | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Motion Inc. is a Japanese technology firm specializing in AI and data science-based optimization solutions designed to address complex business and societal challenges. The company was established in April 1999 and is led by CEO Kenichiro Uesugi.
Since its inception, Motion has focused on developing proprietary analysis algorithms. Its core business revolves around providing SaaS solutions that leverage combination optimization technology to improve efficiency in various sectors. Key offerings include "Optamo," a cloud service for automating and optimizing complex work shifts and staff schedules for industries like retail, logistics, and healthcare; "togethere," a ride-sharing mobility service; "Optiev," a charging management solution for EV fleets; and "FLEETWORKS," a SaaS vehicle management system for optimizing corporate vehicle use. The company also develops solutions for process planning, such as production and vehicle inspection schedules, with its "OptFlow" product.
The company's business model primarily consists of providing these B2B cloud services and OEM software to major vendors. Motion has a significant history in the electric vehicle sector, dating back to 2011 with its involvement in a government-backed project to develop management systems for EV taxis. It holds patents for several of its core technologies, including its work shift creation program and EV charging and dispatch management system.
Keywords: combination optimization, AI solutions, data science, SaaS, schedule optimization, mobility services, EV fleet management, vehicle management system, process planning, data mining, logistics tech, workforce management, ride-sharing, EV charging, route optimization, Kenichiro Uesugi, Optamo, Optiev, togethere, FLEETWORKS