Calypso Technology

Program obespecheniyecalypso it is focused on increase in reliability, adaptability and scalability in several verticals, including the capital markets, management of investments, the central banking operations, clearing, treasury, liquidity and crediting. Calypso uses cloud-based microservices and Distributed Registry Technology (DLT) solutions to reduce trading costs and improve performance.

History

2021: Thoma Bravo bought Calypso for $3.7 billion

At the end of March 2021, the investment company Thoma Bravo announced an agreement to acquire the financial software manufacturer Calypso Technology from the international alternative investment fund management group Bridgepoint for $3.7 billion. The transaction, which requires regulatory approval, is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2021.

Didier Bouillard, Chief Executive Officer of Calypso Technology, noted that Thoma Bravo has proven experience in supporting its portfolio companies by investing in growth initiatives as well as strategic acquisitions to ensure long-term value. So, the company is pleased to continue providing innovative solutions for financial markets, while accelerating business development.

Thoma Bravo acquired Calypso for $3.7 billion

Thoma Bravo managing partner Holden Spaht said:

Calypso's technology enables its world-class customer base to target highly complex and regulated capital markets with greater transparency and lower costs. We look forward to partnering with Didier Bouillard and his team to maintain their momentum with the support of increased investment and innovation, as well as a huge desire for customer success.

As part of this deal, Kirkland & Ellis acts as legal advisor to Thoma Bravo. Evercore and Jefferies act as financial advisers, and Latham & Watkins acts as legal counsel to Calypso and Bridgepoint.^[1][2]

2013

Calypso Technology is a global financial software and services company delivering integrated cross-asset solutions for trading, risk, processing and control.

We serve a broad spectrum of customers including sell-side financial institutions such as banks and prime brokers, buy-side firms such as asset managers, hedge funds, insurers and corporates, as well as treasury services providers including exchanges, clearers and service consortiums.

We are the industry leader in modern, open, technology standards, and functional depth and breadth. The Calypso Trading and Risk Management Platform is the industry’s first integrated application suite designed from outset to be true cross-asset, front-to-back office covering a complete range of derivative and treasury products.

Calypso provides superior financial markets capability joined with unprecedented visibility and transparency into the business. Through greater efficiency and better time-to-value, we enable clients to improve profitability, control costs, and pursue new markets and growth opportunities.

Founded in 1997, Calypso brought together the best capital markets knowledge from London, Paris and New York with the best technology knowledge from Silicon Valley.

Today - with 125+ top tier customers (including 8 of the top 10 global banks and some of the world's largest investment managers), 25,000+ users, 700+ employees and 19 offices worldwide - Calypso is well recognized for its award-winning product innovations and strong customer service culture. Our team now includes the best and brightest in capital markets and technology from geographies all around the globe.

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