# Colin MacNaught

> Colin MacNaught is the CEO and co-founder of BondLink, a Boston-based fintech company that brings modern technology and transparency to the municipal bond market. Before starting BondLink in 2015 with technologist Carl Query, he spent seven years managing debt for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, issuing close to $25 billion in bonds and notes and earning two national Deal of the Year awards from The Bond Buyer. He studied public finance at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and built BondLink to give public-sector issuers digital tools to reach investors, improve disclosure, and lower borrowing costs for taxpayers.

- **Role:** CEO & Co-Founder at BondLink
- **Organizations:** BondLink, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (former), Harvard Kennedy School (alumnus)
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Public finance, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
- **Known for:** Issued close to $25 billion in bonds and notes for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts over seven years., Won two national Deal of the Year awards from The Bond Buyer for innovative bond deals., Recognized by industry groups including the NFMA and SIFMA for innovation in public finance.

## Career timeline

- **2008** — Joined the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Treasury as Assistant Treasurer / head of debt management.
- **2008-2015** — Managed Massachusetts' borrowing, issuing close to $25 billion in bonds and notes; won two national Deal of the Year awards from The Bond Buyer.
- **2015** — Left the Treasurer's office and co-founded BondLink with technologist Carl Query.
- **2018** — BondLink raised $10 million Series A led by Franklin Templeton; Robert Stevenson joined the board.
- **2021** — BondLink raised an $18 million Series B, with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) as a strategic investor.

## Achievements

- Issued close to $25 billion in bonds and notes for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts over seven years.
- Won two national Deal of the Year awards from The Bond Buyer for innovative bond deals.
- Recognized by industry groups including the NFMA and SIFMA for innovation in public finance.
- Co-founded and scaled BondLink to serve issuers in 45 states with a team of roughly 27-35.
- Grew a platform through which clients have issued over $115 billion in bonds since 2018.

## Latest updates

- **2021-05** — BondLink raised an $18 million Series B round; Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) made a strategic investment.

## Links

- Website: https://bondlink.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinmacnaught/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/munibondlink

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Last updated: 2026-07-22