Motive Ventures

Motive Ventures is the early-stage investment arm of Motive Partners, focused on pre-seed through to Series A financial technology investments in North America and Europe (incl. Israel). Motive Ventures is backed by globally recognized tech entrepreneurs, industry veterans as well as leading institutions and venture investors. Motive Ventures is based in Berlin, London and New York.

Harsh Govil

Principal

Michael Hock

General Partner

34 past transactions

Pliant

Series B in 2025
Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.

Warren

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Warren seeks to empower individuals to take control of their financial futures by emphasizing the importance of employee well-being in the workplace.

Zocks

Series A in 2025
Zocks is a real-time insight and privacy for enhanced video calls. It was founded in 2022 and was headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Flanks

Series B in 2025
Flanks is a Barcelona-based company specializing in developing an application programming interface (API) platform aimed at enhancing wealth management for various financial institutions, including banks and family offices. Founded in 2018, Flanks provides a comprehensive solution that simplifies and streamlines management tasks, allowing users to access and integrate raw banking data seamlessly. By leveraging its expertise in wealth management and technology, the company connects financial players with developers, enabling improved interactions between clients and financial investors. Flanks has successfully raised 9.8 million euros in funding to support its innovative approach to transforming the wealth management landscape.

Nelly

Series B in 2025
Nelly is a company that provides a digital tool aimed at streamlining patient onboarding and payment processes for medical practices. By significantly reducing administrative burdens, Nelly addresses a primary concern for healthcare professionals, who often cite bureaucracy as a major workplace challenge. The platform allows patients to complete admission forms and sign documents securely using their mobile devices, while also offering flexible payment options. This digitization of processes not only enhances the efficiency of medical practices but also aims to create a more patient-friendly experience during visits. Nelly's mission is to simplify the documentation and payment landscape in healthcare, ultimately benefiting both practitioners and patients.

Upvest

Series C in 2024
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that allows businesses to create tailored investment experiences for their customers. The company’s single investment API and digital infrastructure enable financial institutions to seamlessly integrate and offer customized investment products, including the ability to configure savings plans and facilitate micro-investing through roundups. Upvest supports a variety of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, connecting them with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The modular design of their offerings ensures that businesses can easily adapt and scale their investment solutions while receiving comprehensive support for licenses and vendor management, as well as back-office operations.

Synthera AI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Synthera claims that it can overcome the drawbacks of traditional financial forecasting methods like Monte Carlo simulations by utilizing generative AI. The business thinks that these conventional approaches often overfit historical data, ignore non-linear correlations, and ignore dynamic market fluctuations, all of which increase investors' risk exposure.

Vega

Series A in 2024
Vega is to change wealth management through the application of cutting-edge technology. We aim to bring together the private and institutional sectors with a platform that streamlines wealth creation for high-net-worth individuals and their advisors by using our team's financial and technical knowledge.

Parto

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Parto services include business accounts, accounts with fiduciary custody, and payment cards for staff members and those receiving care. Using our proprietary software, which allows for automated billing of business expenses and digital custody fund administration.

MYNE

Series A in 2024
MYNE Homes is a prop-tech company that specializes in a managed co-ownership model for vacation properties. By allowing multiple owners to share the costs and responsibilities associated with holiday home ownership, MYNE Homes makes this experience more accessible and enjoyable. The company focuses on providing professionally designed and managed properties, ensuring a high-quality experience for co-owners. Additionally, it offers concierge services to facilitate a seamless holiday experience. MYNE Homes aims to simplify the process of purchasing and managing vacation homes in Europe and internationally, enabling individuals to find and acquire their ideal getaway at an affordable price.

bunch

Series A in 2024
Bunch is a fintech company that offers a platform designed to streamline private market investing. It focuses on digital entity creation, seamless investor onboarding, and portfolio management. By addressing challenges such as legacy intermediaries, regulatory complexity, and inefficient administration, Bunch aims to save time, money, and mental energy for its users. The platform operates across various legal structures, asset classes, and jurisdictions, making private markets more accessible for businesses and investors. Through its innovative approach, Bunch seeks to simplify and enhance the efficiency of private market transactions.

Doconomy

Series B in 2024
Doconomy AB is a fintech company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2018, that specializes in digital banking services. It has developed the DO application, which allows users to track and measure their carbon dioxide emissions and ecological footprint resulting from online purchases. One of its notable offerings is DO Black, a credit card that incorporates a carbon limit, encouraging users to engage in sustainable consumption. Doconomy's mission is to inspire behavioral change and reduce carbon emissions by connecting consumers, producers, retailers, and influencers within a circular ecosystem. The company provides tools that enable users to visualize the environmental impact of their financial transactions and offers insights and incentives for reducing consumption, thereby promoting a sustainable lifestyle for all.

Novata

Venture Round in 2024
Novata is a technology platform based in New York, established in 2021, that focuses on enhancing corporate governance measurement and data collection for private markets. The platform offers a streamlined reporting framework that consolidates various metrics, along with a secure contributory database where private companies can report their data. Additionally, Novata provides objective benchmarking against both private and public company peers, enabling private businesses to derive valuable insights and effectively navigate the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) landscape. By equipping private equity firms and companies with essential reporting tools, Novata aids them in communicating relevant information to investors, regulators, and other stakeholders, promoting a more sustainable and inclusive form of capitalism.

Alphastream

Seed Round in 2024
Alphastream is a technology company focused on transforming data access in the private and public debt markets to enhance decision-making. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Alphastream develops advanced data and technology platforms tailored for the financial services industry. Its solutions provide financial professionals with essential data and workflow services through cloud-based software, enabling users to manage complex information effectively and disseminate it to investors and analysts. This innovative approach positions Alphastream as a key player in improving data utilization in the financial sector.

Pliant

Series A in 2024
Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.

NX

Series B in 2024
NX Technologies specializes in developing innovative technologies for the energy sector. The company has created an energy platform that focuses on managing and controlling wasted and inefficiently consumed energy in buildings and homes. By enhancing energy efficiency, NX Technologies aims to help clients reduce their energy expenditures while also contributing to environmental sustainability through the minimization of power waste.

Bezahl.de

Series B in 2024
Bezahl.de is a financial technology startup that focuses on automating and digitizing the receivables process. Its digital payment management platform streamlines tasks such as invoicing, dunning, and financial accounting, enabling real-time communication with customers regarding payment receipts. The platform enhances internal payment management for businesses, particularly in marketing and automotive sectors, by facilitating automated accounting, payment traceability, and contactless payment options. Additionally, Bezahl.de offers services for invoice digitization and embedded finance, ultimately helping organizations improve efficiency and conserve resources in their payment processes.

Navro

Venture Round in 2024
Navro specializes in providing payment and banking infrastructure tailored for software companies. The company has developed a fintech platform that enables brands to scale their payment operations on a global scale. Navro offers a range of services, including customizable checkout solutions, integration of various payment acceptance methods, local fund collection, and real-time payment stack management. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to efficiently manage their payments infrastructure, facilitating international growth and ensuring that companies can receive funds in their preferred methods.

Pliant

Series A in 2024
Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.

Korr

Seed Round in 2024
Korr is a New York City-based IT firm that specializes in developing an insurance management platform for businesses. The company offers a cloud-native solution that utilizes an application programming interface (API)-first approach, focusing on efficient data processing, risk management, and customer relations. This platform is designed to streamline the creation and administration of insurance policies, enabling clients to save time and complete tasks more quickly. Korr's innovative technology aims to enhance the overall efficiency of insurance operations for its users.

DoorFeed

Seed Round in 2023
DoorFeed is a company that leverages advanced technology and local expertise to create and manage portfolios of single-family rental properties. By aggregating these properties into well-located, income-generating assets, DoorFeed enables investors to efficiently deploy capital and achieve stabilized income. Their offerings encompass various services, including deal sourcing, underwriting, asset transformation, and cash flow management and reporting. This comprehensive approach allows private investors, wealth managers, and institutional investors to build and manage residential investment portfolios effectively. For inquiries, potential clients can reach out via telephone or email.

Vega

Seed Round in 2023
Vega is to change wealth management through the application of cutting-edge technology. We aim to bring together the private and institutional sectors with a platform that streamlines wealth creation for high-net-worth individuals and their advisors by using our team's financial and technical knowledge.

TIFIN AMP

Series A in 2023
TIFIN AMP is an AI platform that will modernize distribution for asset management companies.

ThreatFabric

Seed Round in 2023
ThreatFabric is a cybersecurity firm that specializes in protecting banks and their customers from fraud and cyber threats. The company offers advanced tools and expertise to detect both known and unknown threats, thereby mitigating fraud and reducing risk in mobile banking and online transactions. Its primary offerings include Mobile Threat Intelligence (MTI) and Client Side Detection (CSD). MTI combines dark web investigations with malware analysis to enhance user security, while CSD provides a balanced approach to risk assessment and malware detection. By simplifying fraud orchestration and providing real-time fraud risk alerts, ThreatFabric enables financial institutions to offer secure online transactions and strengthen customer authentication, ultimately minimizing losses and enhancing overall security for various online financial services.

Bezahl.de

Series A in 2023
Bezahl.de is a financial technology startup that focuses on automating and digitizing the receivables process. Its digital payment management platform streamlines tasks such as invoicing, dunning, and financial accounting, enabling real-time communication with customers regarding payment receipts. The platform enhances internal payment management for businesses, particularly in marketing and automotive sectors, by facilitating automated accounting, payment traceability, and contactless payment options. Additionally, Bezahl.de offers services for invoice digitization and embedded finance, ultimately helping organizations improve efficiency and conserve resources in their payment processes.

Februar

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Februar is an information technology company specializing in payment solutions for Web3 projects. It offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates seamless integration of fiat payments in various Web3 contexts. Its primary API solution enables users to directly purchase any token for their wallets, streamlining the investment process in decentralized finance (DeFi) projects by eliminating the need for cumbersome token swapping. Additionally, Februar provides a user-friendly on-ramp for wallets and checkout infrastructure tailored for non-fungible tokens, token sales, and in-game items. This flexibility allows Web3 companies to efficiently implement payment solutions and enhances the overall user experience.

bunch

Seed Round in 2022
Bunch is a fintech company that offers a platform designed to streamline private market investing. It focuses on digital entity creation, seamless investor onboarding, and portfolio management. By addressing challenges such as legacy intermediaries, regulatory complexity, and inefficient administration, Bunch aims to save time, money, and mental energy for its users. The platform operates across various legal structures, asset classes, and jurisdictions, making private markets more accessible for businesses and investors. Through its innovative approach, Bunch seeks to simplify and enhance the efficiency of private market transactions.

Hero

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2021 by Roland Jais-Nielsen, HERO aims to address the funding challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe. The company operates a financial platform that offers a diverse array of instantly available financing and payment options. By integrating banking, payments, and credit services, HERO seeks to resolve the working capital issues that hinder the growth and operational efficiency of digital sellers. Its mission is to enhance financial flexibility for European SMEs, ultimately disrupting the traditional financial landscape for these businesses.

MYNE

Seed Round in 2022
MYNE Homes is a prop-tech company that specializes in a managed co-ownership model for vacation properties. By allowing multiple owners to share the costs and responsibilities associated with holiday home ownership, MYNE Homes makes this experience more accessible and enjoyable. The company focuses on providing professionally designed and managed properties, ensuring a high-quality experience for co-owners. Additionally, it offers concierge services to facilitate a seamless holiday experience. MYNE Homes aims to simplify the process of purchasing and managing vacation homes in Europe and internationally, enabling individuals to find and acquire their ideal getaway at an affordable price.

Getquin

Series A in 2022
getquin is a comprehensive platform designed to assist individuals in tracking their net worth and managing their investment portfolios. It allows users to monitor and analyze a variety of assets in one centralized location, facilitating informed investment decisions. The platform also fosters interaction among a community of investors, enabling users to share insights and strategies. By providing tools for continuous oversight of investments, getquin aims to enhance the investment experience and promote better financial outcomes for its users.

Nelly

Seed Round in 2022
Nelly is a company that provides a digital tool aimed at streamlining patient onboarding and payment processes for medical practices. By significantly reducing administrative burdens, Nelly addresses a primary concern for healthcare professionals, who often cite bureaucracy as a major workplace challenge. The platform allows patients to complete admission forms and sign documents securely using their mobile devices, while also offering flexible payment options. This digitization of processes not only enhances the efficiency of medical practices but also aims to create a more patient-friendly experience during visits. Nelly's mission is to simplify the documentation and payment landscape in healthcare, ultimately benefiting both practitioners and patients.

luca

Seed Round in 2022
Luca is a platform that allows users to find and book restaurants, cafés, and other locations. Luca provides people with secure and effective technologies that they can use to simplify their daily lives, work, and digital exchanges with one another, while also giving them complete control over their data and digital life. The Luca app focuses on the digitization of the catering industry, from checking in to ordering to paying.

Bezahl.de

Seed Round in 2022
Bezahl.de is a financial technology startup that focuses on automating and digitizing the receivables process. Its digital payment management platform streamlines tasks such as invoicing, dunning, and financial accounting, enabling real-time communication with customers regarding payment receipts. The platform enhances internal payment management for businesses, particularly in marketing and automotive sectors, by facilitating automated accounting, payment traceability, and contactless payment options. Additionally, Bezahl.de offers services for invoice digitization and embedded finance, ultimately helping organizations improve efficiency and conserve resources in their payment processes.

Nelly

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Nelly is a company that provides a digital tool aimed at streamlining patient onboarding and payment processes for medical practices. By significantly reducing administrative burdens, Nelly addresses a primary concern for healthcare professionals, who often cite bureaucracy as a major workplace challenge. The platform allows patients to complete admission forms and sign documents securely using their mobile devices, while also offering flexible payment options. This digitization of processes not only enhances the efficiency of medical practices but also aims to create a more patient-friendly experience during visits. Nelly's mission is to simplify the documentation and payment landscape in healthcare, ultimately benefiting both practitioners and patients.
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