Motive Partners has invested $100 million in Electric Mind, an AI-led services firm focused on engineering transformation for financial institutions. The partnership will drive Electric Mind’s U.S. expansion and deepen its AI and data engineering capabilities for clients in wealth management, banking, and alternative investments.
The collaboration combines Motive’s expertise in financial technology with Electric Mind’s proven ability to modernize legacy systems, automate workflows, and build AI-enabled infrastructure. With over 150 clients and a strong presence in tier-one financial institutions, Electric Mind has become a trusted technology partner across the financial ecosystem.
The investment will fuel Electric Mind’s continued innovation and expansion, including plans to integrate Motive’s Investor–Operator–Innovator model, which brings operational and strategic support to accelerate growth.
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“Electric Mind was founded on the belief that technology and engineering should directly enable transformation. Our mission has always been to turn complex challenges into bright, practical solutions – helping institutions modernize, scale and reimagine how they operate. Motive stands at the forefront of investment in financial technology, and with their capital, operational expertise and innovation capabilities, they are the ideal partner to accelerate our growth and impact across the industry.”
Chris Ford, CEO, Electric Mind
“We are thrilled to partner with Chris and the Electric Mind team. They have built an impressive track record of delivering lasting impact and innovation for some of the world’s most respected financial institutions. We look forward to supporting the team as they scale their capabilities and expand their reach in the years to come.”
Chris Williams, Partner, Investments, Motive Partners
“At Motive, we see wealth and asset management undergoing rapid change, with the democratization of alternatives at the center of this transformation. Electric Mind brings visionary leadership, trusted relationships, and world-class engineering talent to accelerate this shift. With Motive’s unique vantage point across wealth and alternatives, together we can form the future of finance.”
Rob Heyvaert, Founder & Managing Partner, Motive Partners
