Motive Partners invests in Mobius to expand pension and wealth infrastructure

Private investment firm Motive Partners  has agreed to acquire UK-based pension investment platform Mobius from Phoenix Equity Partners, with the transaction expected to close later this year, subject to customary conditions.

Mobius provides investment administration services to more than 600 clients across the pensions and wealth sectors, representing over £30 billion in assets under administration and offering connectivity to more than 100 investment managers. The platform serves defined benefit, defined contribution, and self-invested personal pension markets.

According to Motive, the investment supports its thesis around the convergence of pensions, wealth, and private markets, as demand grows for private market access, personalized investment solutions, and modern investment infrastructure.

“We are excited to partner with Mobius at a pivotal moment in the evolution of wealth and pensions. Our investment thesis is grounded in the belief that wealth and asset management is being reshaped by the rise of alternatives, increasing complexity of products, and the need for modern infrastructure. Mobius has built a distinctive platform that enables this shift – connecting asset managers, pension schemes, and wealth platforms through flexible, open architecture.” – Scott Kauffman, Founding Partner, Head of Investments at Motive Partners.