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

In a strategic funding round, KAIO has raised $8 million with the support of Tether and other prominent crypto and institutional investors. This investment brings the company's total funding to $19 million, with new investors such as Systemic Ventures and returning investors like Further Ventures and Laser Digital. KAIO is focused on creating infrastructure that enables asset managers to distribute funds on the blockchain. The firm has successfully tokenized products from leading companies like BlackRock, Brevan Howard, and Hamilton Lane, making them accessible through blockchain-based systems. With this new investment, KAIO plans to expand its offerings to include credit, structured investments, and exchange-traded funds, including the launch of an on-chain fund with Mubadala Capital, which manages $385 billion in assets. By tokenizing institutional funds, KAIO aims to lower the barriers to entry for investors, with minimum investment requirements starting at $100 for eligible users. The involvement of Tether, the issuer of the popular stablecoin USDT, is expected to connect the model to stablecoin flows, potentially channeling liquidity into regulated investment products. According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, 'KAIO's unique position unlocks new pathways for capital formation and investment by bringing institutional-grade assets on-chain and making them more broadly accessible, helping expand participation in global financial markets.' KAIO's platform is designed to embed compliance and support regulated distribution frameworks in various jurisdictions, including Abu Dhabi, the Cayman Islands, and Singapore. To date, the company has tokenized approximately $100 million in assets and processed over $500 million in transactions.