KAIO Secures $8 Million in Funding from Tether to Revolutionize On-Chain Investments in the UAE

In a strategic funding round, UAE-based tokenization firm KAIO has raised $8 million with the support of Tether and other prominent investors, bringing its total funding to $19 million. The company is dedicated to developing infrastructure that enables asset managers to distribute their funds on the blockchain, thereby increasing accessibility for a broader range of investors. KAIO has successfully tokenized products from major firms such as BlackRock, Brevan Howard, and Hamilton Lane, making them available through blockchain-based systems. The new investment will be utilized to expand the company's product offerings, including credit, structured investments, and exchange-traded funds, as well as launch an on-chain fund in partnership with Mubadala Capital, a leading Emirati private equity firm. By creating tokens of institutional funds, KAIO seeks to lower the barriers to entry for investors, with minimum investments starting at $100 for eligible users. Tether's participation in the funding round highlights the potential for stablecoin flows to be channeled into regulated investment products, with USDT being the most widely used stablecoin. According to Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, KAIO's innovative approach unlocks new pathways for capital formation and investment by bringing institutional-grade assets on-chain and making them more accessible. The company's platform prioritizes compliance, supporting regulated distribution frameworks in Abu Dhabi, the Cayman Islands, and Singapore. To date, KAIO has tokenized approximately $100 million in assets and processed over $500 million in transactions.