Motion AI
by Motion AI
Motion AI was a no-code platform for building and deploying conversational bots across websites, messaging services, email, and SMS. HubSpot acquired the company in 2017 and incorporated its technology into HubSpot Conversations.
Acquisition Details
HubSpot announced its acquisition of Motion AI in September 2017. Motion AI’s standalone product was subsequently folded into HubSpot’s Conversations product rather than continuing as an independent platform.
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📅 Timeline
Public launch announced
Motion AI introduced its visual chatbot-building platform for creating bots without programming, initially supporting channels including SMS, email, Slack, and the web.
Raised $700,000 in seed funding
TechCrunch reported that Motion AI had raised a $700,000 seed round led by Chicago-based M25 Group.
Acquired by HubSpot
HubSpot announced the acquisition of Motion AI, saying the team and technology would help businesses build and deploy chatbots across multiple channels.
Technology incorporated into HubSpot Conversations
HubSpot introduced Conversations, a customer-messaging suite that included chatbot-building capabilities stemming from its Motion AI acquisition.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What was Motion AI?
Motion AI was a no-code chatbot platform that let users visually assemble conversational workflows and deploy bots to websites and messaging channels.
Is Motion AI still available?
Motion AI no longer operates as an independent product. HubSpot acquired the company in 2017 and integrated its chatbot technology into HubSpot’s customer-messaging products.
Who acquired Motion AI?
HubSpot acquired Motion AI in September 2017. The announced terms were not disclosed.
Who founded Motion AI?
Motion AI was founded by David Nelson, who led the Chicago-based chatbot company before its acquisition by HubSpot.
What are the best Motion AI alternatives?
Depending on the use case, alternatives include Bubble for no-code app building, n8n and Gumloop for workflow automation, and the OpenAI API for custom conversational AI applications.