BIRD RAISES $450M IN JPMORGAN-BACKED DEBT

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WED, SEP 23, 2026

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Customer messaging platform Bird has secured $450 million in debt financing led by JPMorgan Chase. The capital will be used to return cash to investors and employees.

Bird, which provides messaging infrastructure for businesses, completed the debt round with JPMorgan Chase leading the financing. The funds will support shareholder and employee returns as the company continues operations in the competitive customer communications market. The financing underscores investor confidence in Bird's business model, which enables enterprises to reach customers through various messaging channels. JPMorgan's backing signals institutional belief in the company's ability to service the debt and maintain operations. Bird joins other messaging and communication platforms that have pursued debt financing in recent years. The move provides liquidity to early investors and employees while avoiding additional equity dilution.

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