Introducing Motive Partners: Revolutionizing the Financial Technology Landscape

With Intelligence, a leading provider of investment data and intelligence, recently announced that Motive Partners has acquired a majority stake in the company. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for With Intelligence, as they join forces with Motive Partners, a specialist private equity firm focused on financial technology. The investment will serve as a catalyst for With Intelligence's growth, enabling them to deliver cutting-edge connectivity, data, and insights solutions to the investment community.

With Intelligence has been a trailblazer in the asset management industry for over two decades. With a comprehensive suite of products covering hedge funds, private credit, private equity, real estate, and traditional asset management, they provide data, intelligence, and connectivity to global clients. With over 2,500 customers and a compound annual growth rate of 33%, With Intelligence has established itself as a trusted source of information and insights.

One of the key factors that sets With Intelligence apart is their ability to blend data from various proprietary brands, offering a comprehensive view of the market. Their insights include profiles, fund information, performance metrics, and analyst perspectives, enabling clients to make informed decisions throughout the fundraising and allocation process. With the alternative investment landscape rapidly evolving, With Intelligence is well-positioned to provide mission-critical solutions to all participants in the value chain.

The investment from Motive Partners and Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) will support With Intelligence's data strategy and technology capabilities. It will allow them to develop tailored offerings across different asset classes, expand their private markets offerings, and execute their partnership and M&A strategies. Additionally, the investment will fuel talent acquisition efforts, ensuring that With Intelligence continues to attract top industry professionals.

Motive Partners' expertise in financial technology and their integrated operating model (IOI model) make them the perfect partner for With Intelligence. The IOI model combines investors, operators, and innovators, bringing together a wealth of knowledge and experience. Motive Partners' team members, including industry partners Charles Teschner and Andy Stewart, will collaborate with the With Intelligence team to drive innovation and growth.

Charlie Kerr, the Founder and CEO of With Intelligence, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, "There is a huge opportunity for us to serve the global asset management industry during an exciting period of growth with greater data and analytics solutions than presently exist in the market. In order to capitalize on these tailwinds, we have chosen to partner with Motive Partners."

Neil Cochrane, a Partner at Motive Partners, highlighted the market opportunity created by the increasing allocation towards alternatives and the emergence of new analytics and AI technologies. Motive Partners aims to leverage these trends in collaboration with With Intelligence, creating a powerful force in the financial technology sector.

The transaction was advised by global investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey, with additional support from Proskauer, Financial & Tax (Alvarez & Marsal), OC&C, Arrowpoint Advisory, Joelson, and Blick Rothenberg. Motive Partners received financial advice from Raymond James and was advised by MDW Capital Advisory, White & Case, Plural Strategy, Oliver Wyman, and EY.

With Intelligence's partnership with Motive Partners marks a significant milestone in their journey towards revolutionizing the asset management industry. With their combined expertise, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to innovation, they are well-positioned to shape the future of financial technology. As the industry continues to evolve, With Intelligence and Motive Partners will be at the forefront, driving growth and delivering unparalleled solutions to their clients.