Capitalis Unveils Significant Financial Commitments for Strategic Growth
Capitolis Secures $56 Million Strategic Investment from Global Banks and Venture Capital Firms
Financial technology company Capitolis has announced a strategic investment of $56 million, marking a significant milestone in its journey to revolutionize the capital markets industry. This round, announced in August 2025, includes new investors Barclays and BNP Paribas, alongside existing strategic partners such as J.P. Morgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley, State Street, UBS, Canapi Ventures, 9Yards Capital, and Greenfield Partners [1][2][3][4][5].
Junaid Baig, Head of Strategic Investments at BNP Paribas, expressed his support for Capitolis' growth, while Shay Grinfeld, Managing Partner at Greenfield Partners, expressed his satisfaction with Capitolis' solutions that make capital markets safer and more efficient. Matthew Franklin-Lyons, Global Head of Rates Trading at J.P. Morgan, also expressed his pleasure about supporting Capitolis [1].
Theo Osborne, Managing Partner at 9Yards Capital, referred to Capitolis as an "N-of-1 company" building critical infrastructure for the capital markets industry. He expressed excitement about continuing to back Capitolis' vision [1]. Gene Ludwig, Managing Partner at Canapi, expressed positivity about Capitolis' innovative solutions and strong leadership. Kester Keating, Head of US Principal Investments at Barclays, expressed pleasure about supporting the ongoing development of innovative products by Capitolis [1].
This round combines investments that began with a $20 million raise announced in November 2024, led by Citi and joined by Morgan Stanley, UBS, and State Street. Barclays and BNP Paribas have joined the ranks of new investors, reaffirming J.P. Morgan's support by participating again in this round. Venture capital investors from the 2022 Series D round—Canapi Ventures, 9Yards Capital, and Greenfield Partners—have strengthened their stakes [1][2][3][4][5].
Capitolis' total funding raised to date is approximately $350 million. The funds will be used to accelerate Capitolis' growth within its Capital Marketplace and Portfolio Optimization businesses, helping financial institutions manage capital and risk more efficiently [1][2][3][4][5].
Gil Mandelzis, CEO and Founder of Capitolis, expressed excitement about the continued support from strategic global banks and the participation of Barclays and BNP Paribas. Capitolis is viewed as a strategic partner to the financial industry, working with leading banks and financial institutions to solve core optimization needs [1].
This strategic push by large global banks underscores their continued engagement with fintech solutions like Capitolis to address capital markets infrastructure challenges. The round was done using a SAFE-like format without an explicit valuation at this stage, expected to be set in a future round [5].
[1] Capitolis Press Release, August 2025. [2] CNBC, "Capitolis secures $56 million strategic investment from global banks and venture capital firms", August 2025. [3] Financial Times, "Capitolis announces $56 million strategic investment", August 2025. [4] Reuters, "Capitolis raises $56 million in strategic funding round", August 2025. [5] Capitolis Blog Post, "Our $56 Million Strategic Raise: A New Chapter in Our Journey", August 2025.
The strategic investment of $56 million by global banks and venture capital firms, as announced by Capitolis, signifies a significant boost to the company's efforts to revolutionize the capital markets industry. This infusion of finance will be utilised to accelerate Capitolis' growth within its Capital Marketplace and Portfolio Optimization businesses.
