Octaura Secures $46.5 Million to Transform Loan Trading
The funding will accelerate Octaura’s mission to modernize syndicated loan and CLO markets through its innovative electronic trading platform.
Octaura, a New York-based fintech firm, has raised $46.5 million in its latest funding round. The investment was led by major financial institutions, including Barclays, Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Apollo, MassMutual Ventures, and Omers Ventures. This follows initial backing from Bank of America, Citi, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Moody’s, who co-founded the company in 2022.
Modernizing Loan Trading
Launched in 2023, Octaura’s platform aims to simplify the trading of syndicated loans and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). CEO Brian Bejile explains, “Our platform offers greater accessibility, fewer errors, and a more streamlined trading process.” By integrating data and analytics, Octaura enhances transparency and efficiency in the market.
Growth and Market Impact
Since its inception, Octaura has expanded rapidly. Between April 2023 and April 2025, the number of dealer institutions on the platform grew from 3 to 25, and buy-side participation increased from 34 to 146 firms. In the first quarter of 2024, Octaura facilitated 1% of secondary loan trading volume; by the first quarter of 2025, this share had risen to 4.6%.
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Business Model and Expansion Plans
Octaura operates on a transaction-based fee model for trading and offers subscription-based data and analytics services. Currently employing 60 people, the company plans to expand into the U.K. and Europe in the near future.
Strategic Advantage
According to Laura Lenz of Omers Ventures, Octaura stands out by providing an integrated solution that combines trade execution, analytics, and data in a single platform. This approach offers a structural advantage in adoption and network effects, distinguishing Octaura from other market participants.
With its recent funding, Octaura is poised to further disrupt the syndicated loan and CLO markets by offering a more efficient and transparent trading experience. The company’s growth trajectory and strategic partnerships position it as a leader in the modernization of these financial markets.