Motive Partners
Motive Partners is a private equity firm specializing in technology-enabled financial and business services investments in North America and Europe, with a strong focus on financial technology.
Services
Motive Partners specializes in private equity investments with a strong focus on technology-enabled financial and business services. The company operates two primary investment programs: Motive Ventures, which targets early-stage investments, and Motive Capital, focused on growth and buyout opportunities. The firm's investments span across core sub-sectors including Banking & Payments, Capital Markets, Data & Analytics, Insurance, and Wealth & Asset Management. Additionally, Motive Create operates as the company's innovation and value creation engine, focusing on leveraging financial technology expertise to enhance and accelerate the value of its portfolio companies and partners.
Global Offices
Motive Partners operates on an international scale with offices situated in key financial cities: New York City, USA; London, UK; and Berlin, Germany. This global presence facilitates a deep understanding of both North American and European markets, providing the company with the ability to identify and capitalize on varied investment opportunities within these regions.
Investment Programs
Motive Partners has raised $6.3 billion across two distinct investment programs. Motive Ventures focuses on early-stage investments, targeting innovative financial technology startups. In contrast, Motive Capital concentrates on growth and buyout opportunities within the technology-enabled financial and business services sector. Together, these programs enable Motive Partners to support companies at various stages of development, fostering growth and value creation across its portfolio.
Investment Portfolio
Since its inception, Motive Partners has made 58 investments, establishing itself as a significant player in the technology-enabled financial and business services sector. The firm's investment strategy addresses core sub-sectors such as Banking & Payments, Capital Markets, Data & Analytics, Insurance, and Wealth & Asset Management. By focusing on these areas, Motive Partners aims to harness the potential market value opportunity of $9.6 trillion presented by Financial Technology by 2030.
Motive Create
Motive Create serves as the innovation and value creation engine within Motive Partners. This internal division leverages proprietary expertise in financial technology to identify and unlock value for portfolio companies and partners. The focus is on accelerating growth and enhancing operational efficiencies, ensuring that each investment maximizes its potential and contributes to the overall success of the firm’s portfolio.