Motion
Category: AI Agents
Motion is an AI-powered platform designed to automate task planning, scheduling, and time management for busy professionals and teams. Motion was founded in 2019. The company is led by Harry Qi. Based in San Francisco, USA. Team size: 65. Total funding raised: $102M. Latest round: Series C, $38.0M, 2025-09, led by Scale Venture Partners. Key investors include Y Combinator, Scale Venture Partners, SignalFire, 468 Capital, Sam Altman.
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
- Team size
- 65
- Total funding
- $102M
Value proposition
To significantly increase productivity (by a claimed 137%) and reduce the mental load of scheduling and task prioritization by using AI to automatically plan the user's day.
Products and solutions
AI-powered Task Management, Intelligent Calendar and Scheduling, Project Management Tools, AI Meeting Assistant, AI Docs and Notes, AI Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), AI Search and Reports
Unique value
Motion's uniqueness lies in its proactive AI-driven approach. Unlike traditional productivity tools where users manually organize tasks, Motion's AI automatically builds a dynamic schedule, prioritizes tasks based on deadlines and importance, and resolves scheduling conflicts in real-time, acting as a personal AI executive assistant.
Target customer
Busy professionals, CEOs, and small to medium-sized teams (1-50 employees), particularly in sectors like marketing and IT services.
Industries served
Marketing Agencies, IT Service Providers, Technology, Consulting
Technology advantage
The core advantage is its proprietary AI algorithm that intelligently manages a user's time. This technology allows for automated planning and re-prioritization of tasks and schedules, which the company claims saves users significant time and mental energy, leading to substantial productivity gains.
How they differentiate
Motion differentiates itself by using AI to automate the entire workflow of a user, from task prioritization and scheduling to calendar management and meeting coordination. Unlike competitors that may focus on one aspect like time blocking or task management, Motion aims to be an all-in-one platform that intelligently plans the user's day without manual intervention. Its recent focus on building the 'Microsoft Office of AI agents' suggests a broader ambition to automate a wider range of tasks through AI employees.
Main competitors
Reclaim AI, Sunsama, Akiflow
Key partnerships
Y Combinator
Notable customers
Not publicly disclosed
Major milestones
Graduated from Y Combinator's W20 batch, Raised $75M in total funding, including a $38M Series C round, Launched an integrated platform combining an AI-powered calendar, task manager, and meeting scheduler, Expanded its vision to building a platform for 'AI Employees' to automate a wide range of business processes
Growth metrics
As a private company, Motion does not disclose specific growth metrics like revenue or user growth rates. However, they claim to be used by over 10,000 CEOs and professionals.
Market positioning
Motion is positioned as a premium, AI-native productivity and time management platform for busy professionals, executives, and teams. It targets users who are willing to pay for significant time savings and increased efficiency through automation, positioning itself at the higher end of the market compared to traditional to-do list apps or calendar tools.
Geographic focus
As a SaaS company, Motion operates globally. However, being based in San Francisco and backed by US investors, its primary market focus is North America.
Patents and IP
There is no publicly available information on patents held by Motion.
About Harry Qi
Previously worked as a Software Engineer at Citadel. He is also a Y Combinator alumnus.
Official website: https://www.usemotion.com/