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S22E5: Why Capital One Bought Brex at a $7B Discount
38 minutes Posted Jan 26, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
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Send us Fan Mail Brex was once valued at $12.3B. Capital One just bought it for $5.15B. In today’s episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down why Capital One was willing to buy Brex at a $7B discount – and what the deal actually tells us about fintech valuations, banking strategy, and the future of credit cards. We unpack: Why the 50% cash / 50% stock structure reveals who really had leverageWhat Capital One is actually buyingWhether this is a smart buy vs. build move or a r...