KAIO Secures $8M in Funding from Tether to Expand Blockchain-Based Investment Infrastructure

KAIO, a tokenization firm regulated by Abu Dhabi, has announced the successful completion of an $8 million strategic funding round, led by Tether and supported by various crypto and institutional investors. This investment brings KAIO's total funding to $19 million, with new participants including Systemic Ventures, and repeat investors such as Further Ventures, Laser Digital, and Brevan Howard Digital. KAIO is focused on creating infrastructure that enables asset managers to offer their funds on blockchain, having already tokenized products from prominent firms like BlackRock, Brevan Howard, and Hamilton Lane. The company plans to utilize the funds to expand its product offerings, including credit, structured investments, and exchange-traded funds, as well as launch an on-chain fund in collaboration with Mubadala Capital, an Emirati private equity firm with $385 billion in assets under management. 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, a leading stablecoin issuer, is expected to facilitate the flow of liquidity into regulated investment products. According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, KAIO's innovative approach has the potential to unlock new pathways for capital formation and investment, making institutional-grade assets more accessible and expanding 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.