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>>Pharos raises $44 million in Series A funding to transform real-world asset tokenization.

Pharos raises $44 million in Series A funding to transform real-world asset tokenization.

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Funding Overview

Pharos raised $44 million in a Series A round on 15 March 2025, bringing total funding above $52 million. The capital will accelerate its RealFi ecosystem that tokenizes real‑world assets such as commodities, real estate, and debt. The round reflects rising institutional confidence in blockchain‑based finance.

Investor Consortium

The round was led by an Asia‑based private‑equity fund, a renewable‑energy company, and a Hong Kong‑regulated financial institution, with participation from Sumitomo, SNZ Capital, Chainlink and Flow Traders. This diverse lineup showcases cross‑industry interest and validates Pharos’s compliance focus. Funding will strengthen security, scalability, and connections to institutional capital.

Market Context & Competition

Analysts project tokenized real‑world assets could surpass $10 trillion by 2030, attracting banks like BlackRock and JPMorgan. Pharos targets this market with a Layer‑1 that offers high throughput, identity verification, and Chainlink oracle integration. It competes with Ethereum, Avalanche and Polygon by providing a specialized “RealFi” platform focused on Asian institutional capital.

Roadmap and Compliance

Approximately 40 % of the funds go to core protocol development, 30 % to business development, and 30 % to ecosystem grants. Key milestones include a Q2 2025 mainnet launch, Q3 custody integration, Q4 institutional DEX, and Q1 2026 expansion into carbon credits and IP. Built‑in KYC/AML and adaptable compliance modules aim to meet global regulatory standards.