# Capitolis

> Capitolis is a financial technology company serving banks and institutional investors. Its Portfolio Optimization business reduces redundant derivatives positions and related exposures; its Capital Marketplace connects financial institutions with institutional capital to support financing and balance sheet capacity.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Gil Mandelzis (CEO and co-founder), Tom Glocer (Executive chairman and co-founder), Igor Teleshevsky (Co-founder; historically VP of R&D)
- **Products:** Portfolio Optimization, Capital Marketplace, Novations, Capitalab, Futures Porting
- **Notable:** Acquired LMRKTS in 2021, adding multilateral optimization expertise and relationships., Acquired Capitalab from BGC Group for USD 46 million in December 2024., Reported 2025 rates initial-margin and capital reductions at 3.5 times the level since the Capitalab acquisition.

## Products & services

- **Portfolio Optimization** — Bilateral and multilateral optimization across FX, rates and credit, targeting notional exposures, margin and capital requirements.
- **Capital Marketplace** — Structured solutions connecting banks and institutional investors to improve financing and capital capacity.
- **Novations** — Transfers of FX options positions between counterparties; straight-through processing added in 2025.
- **Capitalab** — Rates compression and margin optimization capabilities acquired from BGC Group.
- **Futures Porting** — A solution launched during 2025 as part of the portfolio optimization offering.

## Achievements

- Acquired LMRKTS in 2021, adding multilateral optimization expertise and relationships.
- Acquired Capitalab from BGC Group for USD 46 million in December 2024.
- Reported 2025 rates initial-margin and capital reductions at 3.5 times the level since the Capitalab acquisition.
- Raised USD 120 million Series E equity at a USD 1.9 billion valuation in October 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Reported 2025 optimization results and launches including Futures Porting, FX Initial Margin and straight-through novation processing.
- **2026-09** — Agreed to acquire eSecLending for USD 200 million cash, subject to closing conditions; its European entity is excluded.
- **2026-10** — Announced USD 220 million combined financing: USD 120 million Series E equity and USD 100 million debt.
- **2026-10** — Goldman Sachs recognized Gil Mandelzis at its 2026 Builders and Innovators Summit.

## Links

- Website: https://capitolis.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capitolis.com/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Capitolis_Inc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@capitolis4615
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcapitolis/

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Last updated: 2026-10-25