London, 8 September 2026 – Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised Wematch.live R&D Ltd (Wematch), a digital capital markets trading platform, on a strategic investment from funds advised by Apax Digital, the growth equity arm of Apax Partners LLP. Completion is expected in Q4 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Following completion, the Apax Digital Funds will become Wematch’s majority shareholder.
Wematch is a global regulated fintech platform providing digital solutions for securities finance markets, including total return swaps, securities lending and related financing structures. The investment will support Wematch’s continued international growth and product development.
The Hogan Lovells Cadwalader team comprised M&A partner Anthony Doolittle, associates Nick Cooke, Anjeli Sivakumar, Ben Littlewood and trainee solicitor Camilla Cerruti, working alongside relationship partner John Salmon.
Partners Fiona Bantock and Michael Frank, counsel Callum Fowers, senior associates Ellie Pardy and Adrian Gaina, and counsel Alexis Caminel advised on incentives; partner Stefan Martin advised on employment; partner Tom Eyre-Brook and associate Max Oliver advised on tax; partners Michael Thomas, Edward So and Vincent Fidelle, senior associate Mark Orton and associate Alexandra Damerau advised on regulatory matters.
Anthony Doolittle, M&A partner at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, said: “We are delighted to have supported Wematch on this important transaction and the next stage of its growth. The deal brought together our M&A, regulatory, incentives, tax, and employment capabilities across multiple jurisdictions, reflecting the international nature of Wematch’s business and investor base.”
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