Byzanlink Raises $1M to Bring Real-World Assets to DeFi, Backed by Outlier Ventures and Saudi Investors
The tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is no longer a buzzword—it’s becoming the infrastructure play of the next financial era. Case in point: Dubai-based Byzanlink has just raised $1 million in a private round, backed by Outlier Ventures, NTDP Saudi, Smart IT Frame, and several high-profile angels.
The funding signals growing investor conviction around one of blockchain’s most promising frontiers: using decentralized finance to modernize access to traditional financial instruments.
Bridging TradFi and DeFi, the Right Way
Byzanlink, operating from the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), is building a platform to tokenize professionally managed, yield-bearing assets—think institutional-grade real estate, credit, and structured finance products—on-chain. The goal is simple but ambitious: transform legacy asset management into something transparent, automated, and accessible to global investors.
“We believe the next generation of financial infrastructure will be powered by transparency, automation, and access,” said Anbu Kannappan, Founder and CEO of Byzanlink.
The raise will help Byzanlink accelerate product development, regulatory alignment, and ecosystem integrations—core pillars for any RWA platform that wants to be taken seriously by both crypto-native treasuries and compliance-bound institutions.
Who’s Backing the Vision?
The investor list reads like a who’s-who of cross-border fintech and digital asset believers:
- Outlier Ventures, one of Europe’s most active Web3 VCs
- NTDP Saudi, adding a strong GCC presence
- Smart IT Frame, a U.S.-based digital transformation firm
- Angel investors including Murali Kulala (CEO, Smart IT Frame), Salman Butt (Co-founder, Salla), and fintech veteran Christopher
Together, they bring a mix of operational firepower, strategic market access, and regulatory know-how—vital for a business that sits at the intersection of DeFi and regulated finance.
Why This Matters
While crypto has promised to “democratize finance” for years, RWAs are where that ideal is finally being executed. Platforms like Byzanlink, Ondo Finance, Maple, and Backed Finance are racing to tokenize everything from U.S. Treasuries to real estate debt—creating programmable, liquid, and globally accessible investment products.
Byzanlink’s edge appears to be infrastructure-focused, with a clear emphasis on institutional adoption and compliance. Unlike speculative DeFi yield farms, the firm is building the backend rails for regulated capital markets to live on-chain.
If done right, this could open access to trillions in locked capital and streamline how institutions manage, trade, and report on portfolios.
What’s Next?
Though Byzanlink hasn’t announced specific asset classes yet, its multi-asset roadmap suggests support for a variety of tokenized securities—likely wrapped in familiar fund structures, but made blockchain-native. Key priorities include:
- Real-time transparency and reporting
- Liquidity-first design
- Security and auditability baked into the protocol
The company also plans to strengthen its operational framework to meet regulatory and institutional standards—an area many DeFi players tend to overlook.
Byzanlink joins a growing wave of platforms reshaping the financial plumbing behind the scenes. With a fresh $1M in the bank and a footprint in one of the world’s fastest-moving fintech hubs (Dubai), it’s well-positioned to turn RWAs into more than just a crypto talking point.
Expect more headlines from this sector in the coming quarters—especially as interest rates, on-chain treasuries, and regulatory frameworks continue to evolve.
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