Capitolis completes $220 million financing round with major bank participation
What happened
Capitolis announced the successful completion of $220 million in financing. This included a $120 million Series E equity financing round, valued at $1.9 billion, as well as debt financing. New strategic investors in the equity round included Bank of America and Nomura, while Barclays and BNP Paribas were also participating investors. The funds will support Capitolis’ acquisition of eSecLending.
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Why it matters
The financing allows Capitolis to acquire eSecLending, which adds securities lending to its financial resource optimization platform. This expansion strengthens Capitolis' access to institutional asset owners and its Capital Marketplace business.
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Who's involved
- Bank of AmericaStrategic investor in Capitolis' $220 million equity financing round.
- BarclaysExisting investor in Capitolis' financing round.
- NomuraNew strategic investor in Capitolis' equity financing round.
- BNP ParibasExisting investor in Capitolis' financing round.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Bank of AmericaSpeculative
Bank of America might see changes in investment returns related to its participation in Capitolis.
- BarclaysSpeculative
Barclays could see changes in investment returns related to its participation in Capitolis.
- NomuraSpeculative
Nomura may see changes in investment returns related to its participation in Capitolis.
- BNP ParibasSpeculative
BNP Paribas could see changes in investment returns related to its participation in Capitolis.
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The entities involved
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Bank of America
American multinational banking and financial services corporation
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Barclays
British bank
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Nomura
corporation in Japan
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BNP Paribas
French bank and financial services company