Key facts
- Nomura has hired three senior tech bankers from Stifel.
- The hires aim to strengthen Nomura's technology dealmaking operations.
- Nomura has a history of facilitating M&A deals and funding rounds.
- The bank has a global team of over 1200 members.
Nomura has recruited three senior technology bankers from Stifel, signaling an increased focus on Wall Street and its technology dealmaking operations. The move aims to bolster the investment bank's capacity in originating and executing technology-focused transactions.
Nomura, founded in 1925 and based in Japan, has a significant track record in facilitating corporate deals. As of September 2026, the bank had facilitated 118 deals, comprising 90 M&A transactions and 28 funding rounds. In the preceding 12 months, Nomura completed 8 deals, primarily focusing on business acquisitions and conventional debt for companies in the United States and United Kingdom across sectors like FinTech and Financial Services.
The bank's global team comprises 1213 members, including 186 Partners and 260 Principals, with a presence in the United States, India, and other locations. Notable recent deals include facilitating the seed round for Health Academia and the acquisition of Gongcha by Bain Capital.