De Brauw has advised ABN AMRO on its strategic partnership with Motive Partners, a leading international specialist private equity firm focusing on venture, growth equity and buyout investments in technology-enabled financial and business services.

As part of the strategic partnership, Motive Ventures will assume the management of ABN AMRO Ventures Fund (AAV), consisting of 15 early-stage companies and representing EUR 150 million in assets. The combined AAV-Motive Ventures portfolio will encompass thirty six companies, spanning across the United States and Europe. Additionally, ABN AMRO will become a significant investor in Motive-managed vehicles.