Motive Ventures

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AI for Advisors: From Tools to Outcomes 💡 At Motive Ventures, we’re not just investing in trends—we’re investing in finished work. That’s the north star guiding our approach to backing founders who are redefining how financial services operate. Our recent investment in Zocks | AI for Advisors, which we proudly led alongside Lightspeed, Entrée Capital, 14Peaks Capital, and Expanse Venture Partners, is a perfect example. 🔍 Zocks is transforming wealth management by turning unstructured advisor-client interactions into structured insights, automating workflows, and eliminating manual data entry. It’s not just software—it’s a scalable, outcome-driven solution for over 1,000 advisory firms already using the platform.   In our latest piece, launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, we unpack this shift in financial services from tools to outcomes—a movement we call “Finished Work.” And it’s the reason why we believe Zocks is well positioned to lead the next wave of AI-native wealthtech. 📄 Check out the article in the comments for the full Motive perspective. #MotiveVentures #Zocks #AI #WealthTech #FinishedWork

🚀 Next Week: Fund My Fintech – Berlin Edition! 🚀 We’re kicking things off with an exciting panel: "Funding Fintechs: From Pre-Seed to Series A" 🎙️ Moderated by Jolenthe Janssen from ABN AMRO. Hear real insights from fintech investors shaping the industry: 🌟 Nathalie Schwarzkopf – BlackFin Capital Partners 🌟 Tim Wanders – Motive Ventures 🌟 Allard Luchsinger – Techstars 📍 Already in town for FIBE Berlin? Come early and join us for great conversations, cold drinks, and real founder/investor energy. RSVP for Networking Drinks: https://lnkd.in/evVaUrfW Let’s make connections that push fintech forward. Hosted by Motive Partners, beyond , FIBE Berlin, and the ABN AMRO + Techstars Future of Finance Accelerator. #fintech #startups #berlin #fibeberlin #abnamro #techstars #motiveventures #founders #vcs #fundraising

Can venture capital and private equity work hand in hand to unlock the next wave of growth?   This Friday, I’ll be moderating a panel at 0100 Conference Europe in Amsterdam that dives into exactly that. Together with leading voices from Roland Dennert Cipio Partners, Marell E. Exceptional Capital, Kirsten Connell Octopus Ventures, Mehmet Selcuk Atici Bek Ventures, and Pedro Santos Vieira 500 Global, we’ll explore how VC and PE investors can collabo rate more effectively — and what this convergence means for founders, funds, and the broader ecosystem.   At Motive Partners, we operate at both ends of the investment spectrum: ⚡ Motive Ventures backs early-stage innovation 📈 Motive Capital scales established platforms The strength of the Motive Ecosystem lies in combining capital with strategic insight and hands-on operational expertise. It’s not just a network — it’s a strategic platform for founders navigating the complexities of scaling in financial technology.    Looking forward to the discussion this Friday at 9:00 CET in the VC stream — and to connecting with many of you there.   #0100Conferences #MotiveVentures #MotivePartners #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #Fintech #StartupEcosystem #Scaleups

Wealth management is being reimagined — and technology is leading the charge 🚀 From the projected $84 trillion generational wealth transfer to the rise of digital-first investor expectations, the industry is undergoing a fundamental shift. And the next chapter will be defined by the infrastructure built today. In the latest episode of Betting Billions by Börsen-Zeitung, Partner Michael Hock shares why Wealth Tech is one of the most powerful investment themes we’re pursuing at Motive Ventures. He discusses: • Why the future of innovation lies in B2B infrastructure — not just sleek front ends • How consolidation is reshaping asset management and creating space for tech challengers • What today’s Wealth Tech movement has in common with the early fintech wave  • How we at Motive are helping to drive this transformation — and the path that brought us here Michael also explores how portfolio logic is shifting in today’s environment — with private markets, the digital distribution of alternatives, and tech-enabled platforms gaining importance across sectors like finance, health, and education.   If you're curious about where we believe the wealth industry is heading — and who’s building the rails to support it — this episode is worth a listen. 🎧 Full episode (in German) linked in the comments 📄 Our latest Wealth Tech thought piece is also available below At Motive Ventures, we’re backing the infrastructure behind this transformation — including companies like Vega, Upvest, bunch, WARREN, MYNE, Zocks | AI for Advisors, and many more. #MotiveVentures #WealthTech #Fintech #VentureCapital #PrivateMarkets

Third time at START, and it only keeps getting better. This year I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with another of our Motive Ventures portfolio companies, Pliant, and Co-Founder Fabian Terner, to unpack what it really takes to scale — and stay ahead — in B2B fintech. Ramin and myself, we first got introduced to Pliant through a commercial partner of theirs, which tells you a lot: strong partnerships can open doors not just to customers, but also to capital. Since then, Fabian, Malte and the team have built one of Europe’s fastest-growing payments companies — expanding across the continent, entering the UK, and exploring global opportunities. My key takeaways from our session: 💡 Smart growth beats fast growth — hiring deliberately, building culture intentionally, and scaling with a long-term vision pays off 💡 Internationalisation doesn’t have to mean high burn — test, cherry-pick, then invest when product-market fit is clear 💡 A differentiated go-to-market can be a moat — if it fits your product and customer 💡 Regulatory choices are strategic — choose your licensing path based on long-term commitment, not just speed 💡 Fundraising tip for founders: don’t follow the hype — conviction beats trend-chasing every time Our discussion reinforced the conviction behind our decision to invest in Pliant: founder-market fit, deep product expertise, and the courage to take the less obvious path.   Thanks again to the START Global team for a top-notch summit — and to Fabian for the open, honest exchange on stage. See you again next year for the 4th time 😉. Looking forward! #STARTSummit #VentureCapital #Scaling #B2BFintech #MotiveVentures #FounderJourney #Pliant

WARREN Raises €3 Million to Transform Financial Wellness in the Workplace 🌱 We’re excited to share that WARREN has successfully raised €3 million in pre-seed funding! Led by Motive Ventures, with participation from Entourage, Syndicate One, Pitchdrive | Early-stage VC 🚀, 1105, and top-tier business angels, this funding will accelerate WARREN’s mission to tackle financial stress in the workplace by providing AI-driven financial coaching, transparent financial planning tools, and direct access to top advisors. Why this matters: Financial stress affects employees worldwide, leading to lower productivity and higher attrition. Research shows: 78% of employees feel financially stressed. 60% believe their company should prioritize financial well-being. 42% would consider changing jobs for better financial support. WARREN is redefining wealth enablement with three core pillars: Transparent financial planning tools – Simple, clear insights to help employees reduce stress and take control of their financial future. AI-powered financial coaching & education – Real-time, personalized coaching that improves financial literacy. Human-in-the-loop advisory – Direct access to expert wealth advisors, making professional financial guidance more accessible than ever. Congratulations to Cedric D., Jos Polfliet, David Du Pré, Tijs Deryckere, CFA, Pieterjan B., and the entire WARREN team! We’re proud to support your mission to make financial well-being a standard employee benefit. 📚 Read more about this milestone in WARREN’s press release linked in the comments. #MotiveVentures #WARREN #WealthTech #Fintech #Funding #FinancialWellness #EmployeeBenefits

At Motive Partners, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace where all individuals – regardless of gender – have the opportunity to thrive. In celebration of 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 and 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, last week, we brought together several of the leading women at Motive for a dynamic discussion focused on the importance of supporting and advancing women. Showcasing the strength and diversity of talent at Motive, the discussion featured an award-winning leadership line-up: Kristy Trieste, a Founding Partner and CFO at Motive Partners, and named CFO of the Year in 2023 by The Drawdown. Heather Bellini, a Motive Industry Partner and CFO at InvestCloud, Inc., a global WealthTech leader and Motive Partners portfolio company, and previously recognized as one of the Most Influential Women by Barron's. Bridget van Kralingen, a Partner at Motive Partners and Chair of Motive Create, and named one of Fortune's Most Powerful Women - not once, but 11 times! Rob Heyvaert, Founder and Managing Partner at Motive Partners, joined the discussion to share his passion for driving meaningful change to help support and advance women. Swathi Vankayalapati, a Vice President on the Motive Partners Investment team and a next generation leader at the firm, moderated the conversation and inspired the group to share career insights and perspectives to champion women and accelerate action. Among the many takeaways from the discussion: ✨𝗕𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 Every organization is a human system, and people's fundamental desire is to be seen as human beings and recognized, and if you do that, you can help people to a tremendous amount grow and develop. ✨𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀  Being curious, being research minded in everything you do is incredibly important for enjoying your career, for growing your career, for growing your network, for growing your mindset. ✨𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴  You often think you've arrived, or you think you've plateaued, but you never have. There's always something to learn. #AccelarateAction #Leadership #LeadingWomen #PrivateEquity #Fintech #WealthTech #IOI

Big news: Quantexa has raised $175 million in a Series F funding round! 🚀   Quantexa, a global leader in Decision Intelligence, is transforming how organizations connect and analyze data to uncover risks and opportunities. By leveraging advanced AI and data analytics, Quantexa enables financial institutions, government agencies, and enterprises to make smarter, context-driven decisions.   With this latest investment, led by Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), Quantexa now holds a $2.6 billion valuation, reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in the Decision Intelligence space. This funding is expected to accelerate product innovation, expansion in North America, and strategic acquisitions, further enhancing its impact across industries.   As Vishal Marria, CEO and Founder of Quantexa, puts it: "We’re on a mission to help organizations turn data into a strategic advantage. With this investment, we’ll scale our AI capabilities, expand globally, and continue driving innovation in Decision Intelligence."   At Motive Ventures, we are proud to have backed visionary companies like Quantexa that are revolutionizing financial technology and beyond.    Here’s to Quantexa’s continued success in setting new standards for AI-driven decision-making!   📖 Read the full press release in the comments.   #MotiveVentures #Quantexa #DecisionIntelligence #AI #DataAnalytics #Fintech #MotivePartners

🚀  Zocks | AI for Advisors Secures $13.8 Million to Transform AI-Driven Wealth Management 🚀 At Motive, we are dedicated to shaping the future of financial technology and wealth management. Through Motive Ventures, our early-stage investment platform, we continue to back category-defining companies that are driving innovation in AI-powered financial services. That’s why we’re excited to lead the $13.8 Million Series A in Zocks, alongside Lightspeed, Entrée Capital, 14Peaks Capital, and Expanse Venture Partners. 🔹 Why this matters Financial advisors handle vast amounts of unstructured client data—from emails to meetings and more. Zocks transforms these interactions into real-time insights, automating workflows, eliminating manual data entry, and allowing advisors to scale their businesses efficiently. With 1,000+ advisory firms onboarded including enterprise customers, integrations with Wealthbox, Redtail, Zocks is redefining client intelligence in wealth management. 🔹 Why Motive? At Motive, we don’t just invest in trends—we help shape the future of wealthtech.  Motive’s portfolio companies support an estimated 100,000 advisors, 100M+ end client accounts, and have approximately $22Tn of associated end client assets - Zocks | AI for Advisors is a perfect match for our ecosystem. 🔹 What’s next? This funding will fuel Zocks’ AI-driven analytics, automation, and deep integrations, setting a new industry standard for wealthtech.   Congratulations to Mark Gilbert and the entire Zocks team! We’re proud to back you in transforming wealth management with AI. Read more in the press release (linked in the comments). #MotiveVentures #Zocks #AI #WealthTech #Fintech #WealthManagement #FinancialAdvisors