Abstract: A system and method for acquisition funding comprising identifying a time period associated with a contingent acquisition, and issuing a convertible security to finance the acquisition. The convertible security has a redemption right that is exercisable by an issuer of the convertible security within the time period and upon termination of the contingent acquisition. Within the time period, the system and method determine whether the contingent acquisition is terminated, and responsive to determining whether the contingent acquisition is terminated, the system and method redeem the convertible security.