Gil Mandelzis, CEO & Founder of Capitolis, Honored by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship

NEW YORK (October 14, 2026) — Today, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is recognizing Gil Mandelzis as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2026 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.

Goldman Sachs selected Mandelzis from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event. He is the CEO & Founder of Capitolis, a leading financial technology company that partners with banks and institutional investors to understand their most pressing balance sheet, capital, funding, and liquidity challenges and develop solutions to help address them. Mandelzis is a serial entrepreneur with a successful record of creating transformational products and companies and leading them through global scaling.

Prior to Capitolis, Mandelzis was the Founder and CEO of Traiana, a post-trade processing company he started in 2000. Under his leadership, Traiana grew from a start-up into a recognized global leader, culminating in its $250 million acquisition by ICAP (NEX Group) in 2007. Mandelzis and Traiana’s success was subsequently featured in a Kellogg School of Management business case study. Following the acquisition, he joined ICAP’s Global Executive Management Group and went on to lead EBS BrokerTec, NEX Group’s flagship foreign exchange and fixed-income electronic markets business.  

“It’s a great honor to be recognized by Goldman Sachs on its list of the most exceptional entrepreneurs for the second year in a row,” said Gil Mandelzis, CEO & Founder, Capitolis. “Entrepreneurship is the closest thing I know to alchemy, and it has defined much of my life. Capitolis continues to experience tremendous growth and momentum, and this recognition is a testament to the dedication and achievements of our entire team, as well as the strong partnerships we have with our clients and the broader market that continue to drive true innovation.”

“We are pleased to recognize Gil Mandelzis as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2026,” said David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. “As AI reshapes the global landscape, the leaders at Capitolis are proving that agility and vision can be the ultimate competitive advantages. They are not simply building a great enterprise; they are redefining what is possible in their industry.”

In its 15th year, Goldman Sachs’ Builders and Innovators Summit is the can’t miss gathering for Founders and CEOs of hypergrowth companies. Previous honorees have gone on to successfully lead multi-billion dollar companies, both in the private and public markets. In addition to honoring the most exceptional entrepreneurs each year, the Summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.