Obligate, a Zurich-based company specialising in on-chain capital markets, has completed a US$3 million capital increase led by Exponential Science Capital, alongside a public crowdfunding campaign.
The raise follows growing client demand for on-chain investment products and tokenisation solutions, with the firm reporting it has reached profitability.
The funding will support the company’s plans to scale its operations and expand its global presence.
More than 150 new investors participated through a Republic Europe crowdfunding campaign, alongside industry figures including Yuval Rooz (Founder of Digital Asset & Canton Network), Seamus Donoghue (former Chief Growth Officer at Metaco and VP Growth at Ripple), and Khalid Howladar (former Moody’s Head of GCC Banks & Securitisation, Global Head of Islamic Finance).
The round reflects Obligate’s strategy of combining institutional and community participation.
The funds will be used to accelerate product development and enhance interoperability across multiple networks, including Hedera, Canton, and Solana.
Obligate plans to launch flagship yield products investing in diversified portfolios of on-chain debt securities and structured products, aiming to widen access to digital fixed income opportunities.
The company also intends to strengthen its distribution network and secondary market partnerships to improve liquidity and expand access to global on-chain capital markets.
Matthias Wyss, Chief Executive Officer of Obligate, commented:
“The companies issuing investment products on our platform are financing real projects and real commerce, directly contributing to economies around the world, which in itself represents the true essence of Real-World Assets (RWAs). Our growth strategy is built on this foundation, addressing real market needs rather than chasing hype.”
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