Capital B raises $24.5M for its Bitcoin treasury amid market uncertainty with Block
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Summary
French Bitcoin treasury company Capital B announced a €21 million ($24.5 million) private share placement, including participation from Adam Back and asset manager TOBAM. The raise was conducted at €0.58 per ABSA share, bundled with warrants, without pre-emptive subscription rights. Capital B intends to use the proceeds to acquire 270 BTC, raising its total holdings to 3,415 BTC.
Why it matters
The fundraise signals Capital B's confidence in increasing its Bitcoin holdings amid market uncertainty. It highlights ongoing investor interest in Bitcoin treasury companies despite bearish market conditions, contrasting with some smaller companies selling their holdings.
Key context
Capital B is currently the 29th largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company with 3,139 BTC. The company had previously sought approval for a large capital increase allowing up to €5 billion in shares and credit instruments. Capital B’s Bitcoin holdings remain far smaller compared to the largest treasury company, Strategy, which holds 843,775 BTC.
Key numbers and entities
Capital B raised €21 million ($24.5 million) at €0.58 per ABSA share. Participation included Adam Back and TOBAM. The planned Bitcoin acquisition is 270 BTC, bringing Capital B’s total to 3,415 BTC. Capital B could see an additional €135.8 million ($158 million) if all warrants are exercised. The company’s current Bitcoin value is under $249 million, ranking it 29th among publicly traded treasury companies.
What remains unclear
The article does not specify the timelines for the Bitcoin acquisitions or warrant exercises. It also does not detail how Capital B plans to deploy future capital increases or the implications for its long-term strategy.