Motive Partners

Backbase has raised €120 million in growth equity funding, bringing its valuation to €2.5 billion.

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BETA, Maxit and Digital Investor (collectively known as BETA+) have been sold to Clearlake Capital and Motive Partners.

Private equity firm gets hold of digital services provider.

New venture Motive Partners plans to invest in fintech firms in the UK and US. It looks to raise $150 million.