Yeliz Akmaca 
Telegram is taking a significant step in a new round of financing. The company plans to raise capital by organizing a $1.5 billion bond sale. According to sources, globally recognized major investors are expected to participate in this investment round. Financial giants such as BlackRock, Mubadala, and Citadel will reportedly take part in Telegram’s financing move.
Telegram’s $1.5 Billion Bond Sale
Platform is preparing to price its five-year bonds with a 9% yield. The company plans to use the proceeds to repurchase outstanding debt from bonds issued in 2021, which are due to mature this coming March. The Tech Firm has already repurchased around $400 million of those bonds in cash.
This deal plays a critical role in Telegram’s growth strategy. The company is not only focused on instant messaging services but is also investing in innovative technologies like Web3 and blockchain. This bond sale will provide a robust source of funding for new projects. Moreover, growing fintech trends are increasing investor interest. The bond sale will also serve as significant financial backing for Telegram’s long-term growth ambitions.
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Social media founder Pavel Durov has previously emphasized the importance of maintaining the company’s financial independence. Therefore, this financing move reflects Telegram’s determination to pursue sustainable growth. Durov is currently facing preliminary charges in France for allegedly refusing to cooperate in investigations into illegal activities. Both Durov and the platform deny the allegations. Released on bail, Durov is prohibited from leaving France without permission during the investigation.
In a video statement during a conference held in Oslo on Tuesday, Durov said:
“We’ve complied with all legal requests. That’s why we still don’t understand what we did wrong.”
Additionally, in 2018, Telegram raised $1.7 billion through an ICO for its Open Network (TON) blockchain project. However, the SEC claimed it was an unregistered securities sale. As a result, The Tech Firm refunded $1.2 billion to investors in 2020 and paid an $18.5 million penalty.
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