ICR Capital
Capital-markets advisory platform combining transaction advice with the investor-relations and communications capabilities of ICR.
- Highest 2026 tier: Tier II
- Independent equity capital-markets advisory firm
- 2 Advisory Ranking categories
Overview
ICR Capital advises management teams, boards, financial sponsors and venture firms on public equity and equity-linked transactions. Its work includes IPOs, follow-ons, block trades, convertibles, structured equity and share repurchases.
The platform is differentiated by its connection to ICR’s investor relations, communications, governance and special-situations services. This allows transaction mechanics to be coordinated with equity-story development and public-market positioning.
ICR Capital is included in 2 2026 Advisory Ranking categories. The highest recorded classification is Tier II.
Firm facts
| Legal name | ICR Capital LLC |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Firm type | Independent equity capital-markets advisory firm |
| Principal offices | New York, Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Primary focus | IPO, equity-linked and investor-positioning advice |
| Chief executive officer | JD Moriarty |
| Highest 2026 Advisory Ranking tier | Tier II |
Principal activities
IPO and ECM advisory
Readiness, bank selection, syndicate strategy, valuation, investor education, pricing and allocation.
Convertible and derivatives advisory
Convertible securities, structured equity derivatives and share-repurchase programs.
Investor positioning
Equity-story development, investor relations and post-transaction market communication.
ICR Capital works with clients on assignments that may combine strategy, specialist analysis, implementation support and organizational adoption. The precise scope depends on the mandate, sector, geography and client requirements.
Sector and mandate coverage
Sector coverage
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Consumer
- Financial services
- Industrials
- Energy and clean technology
Transaction and mandate types
- IPOs
- Follow-on offerings
- Block trades
- Convertibles
- Share repurchases
- SPAC transactions
Market position
ICR Capital is positioned as a independent equity capital-markets advisory firm. Its market position reflects advisory scope, senior involvement, transaction experience, investor relationships and ability to coordinate complex financing or strategic processes.
Distinctive focus: ECM execution advice integrated with investor relations, communications and shareholder strategy.
Competitive context
ICR Capital competes with independent investment banks, issuer-side capital-markets advisers, debt-advisory boutiques and specialist private-capital firms. The relevant peer set varies by instrument, market, sector, transaction size, geographic scope and whether the assignment requires execution, strategic advice or both.
Comparable firms are selected according to overlap in business model, client segment, service coverage, geographic activity and mandate profile. Inclusion does not imply equivalence in scale, ranking or market position.
Leadership
| Person | Current position | Institutional background |
|---|---|---|
| JD Moriarty | Chief Executive Officer, ICR Capital | Capital-markets advisory leadership |
| Syed “Raj” Imteaz | Head of Convertible and Equity Derivatives Advisory | Convertible and structured-equity advice |
Leadership information reflects the public sources reviewed for this profile. View the firm’s website ↗
Corporate and regulatory information
ICR Capital operates within the ICR group. Securities-related activity is conducted through the relevant registered entity; regulatory disclosures should be reviewed for the specific engagement.
View registered-entity details
| Operating entity | ICR Capital LLC |
| Parent platform | ICR |
| Regulatory status | Service- and entity-specific |
| Primary jurisdiction | United States |
Principal offices
- New York
- Norwalk, Connecticut
Rankings and recognition
Ranking inclusion is editorially determined. The existence or maintenance of a Wiki profile does not influence ranking eligibility, tier or position.
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Related institutions and subjects
Sources and data transparency
The profile is based on the following publicly available institutional, regulatory and editorial sources:
- ICR Capital — capital-markets services and positioning.
- IPO & Capital Markets Advisory — integrated ICR service platform.
- Team expansion — leadership and product coverage.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 Capital Markets Advisory 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 Reputation Risk & Strategic Communications Advisory 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
