Overview of Transaction

• On October 6, 2026, Capitolis, a leading financial technology company, announced it has raised $220 million in debt and equity financing at a ~$1.9 billion valuation
• The Series E equity financing of $120 million was led by Citi, an existing investor, with participation from new strategic investors Bank of America, Nomura, and Tradeweb Markets, as well as existing investors Barclays, BNP Paribas, J.P. Morgan, State Street, and UBS
• Additional existing and new financial investors also participated in the round
• $100 million in debt financing will be provided by First Citizens Innovation Banking (formerly Silicon Valley Bank), Hercules Capital, and Pinegrove Venture Partners
• Capitolis helps leading banks and financial institutions address critical funding, capital and balance sheet challenges through its Capital Marketplace and Portfolio Optimization businesses
• The financing will support Capitolis’ acquisition of eSecLending, adding securities lending capabilities and access to a proprietary network of institutional asset owners

Significance of Transaction

• The investment reflects the continued support and commitment of Capitolis’ existing investor base as well as new strategic investors, including many of the world’s leading financial institutions, as the company enters its next phase of growth
• Proceeds from the financing will support the acquisition of eSecLending, expanding Capitolis’ financial resource optimization capabilities and positioning the platform for continued growth and innovation

FT Partners' Role

• FT Partners served as exclusive financial and strategic advisor to Capitolis on this transaction as well as the Company’s acquisition of eSecLending
• This transaction highlights FT Partners’ deep domain expertise in Capital Markets technology and Securities Finance, as well as its extensive track record advising leading FinTech companies globally