MEP Capital Acquires Majority Stake in BondIt Media, Launches $100M Credit Facility

The deal will allow BondIt to pursue bigger deals and expand into new verticals like live entertainment and sports.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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MEP Capital Management, a New York-based private investment firm, has acquired a majority stake in independent film and TV financier BondIt Media Capital. The deal includes a new $100 million credit facility that will support BondIt's existing lending business and allow it to expand into areas like live entertainment, sports, and the creator economy. BondIt co-founders Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor will remain at the helm, with MEP contributing capital markets expertise and institutional support.

Why it matters

The investment in BondIt signals MEP Capital's belief in the growth potential of independent film and TV financing, as well as emerging media verticals like live events and sports. For BondIt, the deal provides the resources to pursue larger, more complex deals and diversify its portfolio beyond its traditional independent film and TV focus.

The details

Under the agreement, MEP Capital has acquired a majority stake in BondIt Media Capital, an independent film and TV financier founded in 2013. The $100 million credit facility will allow BondIt to scale its existing lending business and expand into new areas like live entertainment, sports, and the creator economy. BondIt co-founders Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor will continue to lead the company, with MEP contributing capital markets expertise and institutional support to help drive growth.

  • The deal was closed on February 25, 2026.

The players

MEP Capital Management

A New York-based private investment firm focused exclusively on the media and entertainment industry.

BondIt Media Capital

An independent film and television financier founded in 2013.

Matthew Helderman

Co-founder and CEO of BondIt Media Capital.

Luke Taylor

Co-founder and COO of BondIt Media Capital.

Andrew Kotliar

Executive at MEP Capital Management.

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What they’re saying

“'BondIt has earned real trust in the independent film and television ecosystem by being consistent and pragmatic while building a track record of prudent underwriting across market cycles. With this growth equity investment and a new credit facility, BondIt's core business is expected to scale rapidly while selectively expanding into adjacent opportunities across media and entertainment assets.'”

— Andrew Kotliar, Executive, MEP Capital Management (Variety)

“'We built BondIt to be a reliable partner to creators – one that understands the realities of production, distribution, and execution. MEP shares our long-term view and bring complementary strengths that will help us expand capacity, grow internationally, and explore new opportunities with the same disciplined approach that has defined BondIt from the start.'”

— Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor, Co-founders, BondIt Media Capital (Variety)

What’s next

The deal is expected to allow BondIt to pursue larger, more complex deals in film, TV, and emerging media verticals like live entertainment and sports.

The takeaway

This investment highlights the growing demand for independent film and TV financing, as well as the potential for diversification into adjacent media sectors. The partnership between BondIt and MEP Capital aims to provide creators with a broader suite of financing and distribution solutions.