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A16Z and Founders Fund sink $28M into IRL asset blockchain Harbor
8 days ago - By Tech Crunch
Harbor helps businesses legally issue cryptocurrency tokens that represent ownership of real-world assets like real estate, fine art, company equity, and investment funds. This “tokenization” might sound boring, but it could be a big business that unlocks trading of illiquid property.
Harbor's intention to become a fundamental bridge between the offline and crypto economies has attracted a $28 million strategic round led by Founders Fund and joined by Andreessen Horowitz, Pantera Capital, and more. Following its $10 million Series A in February, Harbor has now raised over $40 million to...
Read more ...This Startup Could Finally Bring Real Estate Into The Blockchain Era
8 days ago - By Forbes
Harbor thinks it has found a way to turn real estate into a liquid asset with digital, tokenized securities. It raised $28 million in new investment and is backed by PayPal cofounder David Sacks.
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