In a major step toward global expansion, Singapore-based equity management platform Qapita has raised $26.5 million in its Series B funding round. The round was led by U.S. financial giant Charles Schwab Corporation, with continued support from existing investors including Citi and MassMutual Ventures. The fresh capital will fuel Qapita’s entry into the U.S. market and strengthen its suite of equity management products for private companies worldwide.
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A Strategic Boost for U.S. Growth
The Series B round marks a turning point for Qapita, which plans to deploy the funds to accelerate its U.S. expansion and launch its fund administration product across key territories. The highlight of this announcement, however, is Qapita’s newly inked strategic partnership with Charles Schwab, designed to deliver a seamless equity management experience to private companies.
Through this partnership, Schwab will introduce a new offering—Schwab Private Issuer Equity Services powered by Qapita—which will integrate Qapita’s technology into Schwab’s platform. This move will enable Schwab’s clients to manage their cap tables, ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans), and investor reporting through a single, intuitive system.
For Qapita, this alliance provides not just capital, but a massive opportunity to tap into Schwab’s vast private client network in the U.S., positioning it as a formidable player against established global competitors in the equity management space.
Strengthening Investor Confidence
Qapita’s journey has been marked by consistent backing from prominent investors. In October 2021, the company raised $15 million from East Ventures (Growth Fund), Vulcan Capital, and others, bringing its total funding to over $50 million after the latest round.
The fact that existing investors like Citi and MassMutual Ventures doubled down in this round highlights the strong belief in Qapita’s technology, leadership, and market opportunity. Meanwhile, Schwab’s lead investment adds a new strategic layer—linking Qapita’s innovation with Schwab’s decades-long financial expertise and customer trust.
How the Funds Will Be Used
The proceeds from the Series B round will power multiple strategic initiatives:
- U.S. Market Entry: Establishing Qapita’s footprint in the U.S. to serve private companies seeking digital equity solutions.
- Fund Administration Rollout: Launching advanced fund management tools for investors and startups across multiple geographies.
- Platform Enhancement: Upgrading core offerings such as cap table management, ESOP tracking, secondary transactions, and liquidity programs.
- Strategic Integration with Schwab: Co-developing Schwab Private Issuer Equity Services to onboard Schwab’s U.S. clients seamlessly onto Qapita’s infrastructure.
This roadmap reflects Qapita’s broader mission to digitize ownership management in private markets—a process that remains complex and fragmented globally.
About Qapita
Founded in 2019 by Ravi Ravulaparthi (CEO), Lakshman Gupta (COO), and Vamsee Mohan (CTO), Qapita provides an end-to-end equity management platform for private companies. Its offerings help startups and growth-stage firms manage ownership records, employee stock plans, and investor reporting while simplifying secondary liquidity transactions.
Operating out of Singapore, Qapita serves clients across India, Indonesia, and the U.S. The company’s mission is simple yet transformative—to make equity ownership transparent, digital, and accessible for all stakeholders, from founders and employees to investors.
The Strategic Power of the Schwab Partnership
For Charles Schwab, this partnership opens doors to an emerging private markets opportunity. Through Schwab Private Issuer Equity Services, the firm can now offer clients a modern, tech-enabled equity management solution, powered by Qapita’s cutting-edge infrastructure.
For Qapita, Schwab’s backing means instant credibility and access to scale within one of the world’s largest financial ecosystems. Analysts see this collaboration as a win-win—expanding Schwab’s product portfolio while giving Qapita a direct pathway into the competitive U.S. equity management market.
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From Funding to Global Impact
With this Series B funding, Qapita is no longer just an Asian fintech success story—it’s evolving into a global contender redefining how private ownership is managed. The partnership with Schwab not only validates its product vision but also anchors its growth trajectory in one of the most sophisticated financial markets in the world.
As digital transformation reshapes private market infrastructure, Qapita’s combination of strategic alliances, advanced technology, and investor trust positions it to become a key enabler of equity management for the next generation of global startups.
