Alphaledger Secures Series A Funding and Partners with Tradeweb Markets to Develop Blockchain Products
Alphaledger, a leading provider of blockchain infrastructure for fixed income assets, has announced the first closing of its Series A funding round led by EJF Ventures, with participation from KDX and strategic investors. This funding will accelerate product development and support the continued adoption of Alphaledger’s innovative blockchain platform.
In addition to the funding news, Alphaledger has also revealed a new commercial agreement with Tradeweb Markets to jointly develop new products leveraging its blockchain technology. This partnership aims to deliver cutting-edge technology that strengthens the market infrastructure.
Manish Dutta, CEO of Alphaledger, expressed excitement about the backing from esteemed investors and the partnership with Tradeweb. He highlighted the combined expertise in financial services, technology, and global markets that will be invaluable as they scale their platform and unlock the full potential of blockchain technology for capital markets participants.
Alphaledger’s platform is designed to streamline the asset origination and clearing process, focusing on increasing transparency, lowering costs, and reducing settlement time for financial institutions. Jonathan Bresler, Managing Partner of EJF Ventures, emphasized the importance of modernizing legacy financial infrastructure and praised Alphaledger’s innovative approach.
Ashby Monk, Executive Director of Stanford’s Initiative on Long-Term Investing and an investor in Alphaledger through KDX, commended the platform for its potential to revolutionize the fixed income markets. He highlighted Alphaledger’s commitment to asset origination on blockchain within the US regulatory landscape.
Michael Piwowar, Strategic Advisor to Alphaledger and former Acting Chairman of the SEC, emphasized the value of integrating blockchain technology into the regulated securities market to improve market quality within the regulated framework.
Overall, Alphaledger’s recent funding round, partnership with Tradeweb Markets, and innovative blockchain platform are poised to make a significant impact on the financial services industry. Stay tuned for further developments as Alphaledger continues to drive market evolution with its cutting-edge technology.