Chardan Capital Markets

Chardan Capital Markets is an independent, full-service, global investment bank focused on supporting the capital markets goals of corporate and institutional clients. The firm has broad deal experience, having participated in more than 700 transactions with an aggregate transaction value of over $120 billion. Headquartered in New York City, Chardan is a registered broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is a member of FINRA, SIPC, and NASDAQ.

The firm specializes in enabling healthcare and disruptive technologies, seeking enduring opportunities that change lives and drive society forward. Chardan's unique research enables it to successfully uncover emergent growth areas, providing a direct and intellectually honest point of view.

Chardan has established a leading SPAC practice, with an 18-year history, 116 SPACs underwritten, led, or co-managed, including 14 self or co-sponsored SPACs. Additionally, since 2018, Chardan has acted as M&A advisor in 29 SPAC merger transactions. The firm's commitment to creative solutions for companies seeking access to capital is further demonstrated by the launch of ChEF (Chardan Equity Facility), a program designed to provide flexible capital solutions to emerging growth companies.

Chardan's leadership team includes Steven Urbach as Co-Founder and CEO, Jonas Grossman as President, and Kerry Propper as Co-Founder and Executive Chairman. The firm's culture emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and forward-thinking, fostering a driven and collegial environment.

Chardan's services include capital raising, merger and acquisition advisory, strategic advisory, equity research, corporate access, and institutional trading. The firm's focus on healthcare and disruptive technologies positions it as a key player in bringing innovative solutions to the market, with a commitment to moving society forward through its investments and advisory services.