"Banks' bank" Capitolis raises $200m at $1.9b valuation
The funding includes $120 million in equity and $100 million in debt, as Capitolis expands its capital-sharing platform and adds eSecLending.
- On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, financial technology company Capitolis announced $220 million in new financing, comprising $120 million in equity and $100 million in debt, valuing the firm at $1.9 billion.
- Founded by Gil Mandelzis, Capitolis operates a platform functioning as an "Airbnb for banks," enabling institutions to share capital risk and comply with regulations imposed after the 2008 financial crisis.
- Citi led the $120 million equity financing, with new strategic investors Bank of America and Tradeweb joining to support the recent $200 million acquisition of securities lending firm eSecLending.
- Capitolis reported 65% revenue growth over the past year and plans to reach operating breakeven and profitability in the coming year, reflecting strong market momentum.
- Following the eSecLending acquisition, Capitolis now employs 320 people, with 60 staff at its Tel Aviv development center, positioning the firm for continued platform expansion.
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Capitolis secures $220 million in financing ahead of eSecLending acquisition
Backed by Citi, Bank of America and other major financial institutions, fintech company secures new equity and debt financing to fund its $200 million eSecLending acquisition and expand into securities lending
The Toronto Star
Capitolis Announces $220 Million in Financing, Including $120 Million Series E at $1.9 Billion Valuation, from Bank of America, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citi, J.P. Morgan, Nomura, State Street, UBS, Tradeweb, and Others
NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capitolis, the financial technology company, today announced the successful completion of $220 million of financing. The financing comprised a $120 million Series E equity financing round at a $1.9 billion valuation, as…
Capitolis Raises $220 Million to Support $200 Million eSecLending Deal
Capitolis has secured $220 million in equity and debt financing to support its planned acquisition of securities-lending provider eSecLending. The financing comprises a $120 million Series E round valuing Capitolis at $1.9 billion and approximately $100 million of debt. CEO Gil Mandelzis said most of the new capital would support the acquisition, although the company did not provide an exact allocation. Securities Lending Expands the Platform Ca…
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