Identiv completes IoT asset sale to Trackonomy, renames itself INVE Technologies
Identiv, Inc. has closed the sale of its legacy IoT business and Identiv brand name to Trackonomy Systems, and has renamed the parent company INVE Technologies, Inc. INVE received USD 50m in Trackonomy preferred equity and plans to pivot to a physical AI SaaS model built around acquisitions of compliance software companies, with James Greenwell taking over as interim CEO from 21 September 2026.
Why this mattersThe transfer of Identiv's IoT hardware to Trackonomy concentrates smart-label supply for track-and-trace applications, while the listed parent leaves hardware for compliance software.
- Identiv sold its legacy IoT business assets and the Identiv brand name to Trackonomy Systems, with closing announced on 15 September 2026.
- INVE Technologies received USD 50m in Trackonomy preferred equity at closing, subject to post-closing adjustment.
- Identiv, Inc. has been renamed INVE Technologies, Inc. and continues to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker INVE.
- James Greenwell becomes interim chief executive on 21 September 2026.
- Kirsten Newquist resigns as chief executive on 21 September 2026 and from the board on 30 September 2026.
- The two companies are working towards a definitive partnership on software using Trackonomy's physical AI platform.
- The IoT assets transferred to Trackonomy include Identiv's German R&D centre and Thai manufacturing subsidiary.
- Identiv injected USD 25m in cash into Trackonomy in exchange for its USD 50m stake in Trackonomy preferred stock.
- Trackonomy retains the Identiv brand for smart-label manufacturing and has formed Trackonomy Group, combining chip design unit InPlay, label manufacturing and its Sentient cloud platform.
- Identiv and Trackonomy have signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement covering software.
- Deal completion confirmed as 16 September 2026
- Identiv paid USD 25m cash to subscribe its USD 50m Trackonomy Series C preferred stock
- Transferred assets include UHF/HF/NFC RFID tag and inlay operations, patents, German R&D team, Thailand manufacturing site and global channel network
- Identiv's FY2025 revenue was USD 21.5m with GAAP gross margin of 6.1%, up from 1.3% in FY2024