California-based cryptocurrency firm Dinari has successfully completed a $12.7 million Series A funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in its mission to make U.S. stock investing more accessible worldwide.
The round was led by Hack VC and Blockchange Ventures, with notable participation from VanEck Ventures, F-Prime, and the Avalanche Fund.
The latest injection of capital brings Dinari’s total funding to $22.65 million.
The company specializes in offering non-U.S. investors the ability to buy shares in U.S. companies through blockchain technology, bypassing the traditional complexities and costs of existing mechanisms such as depository receipts.
Capital Will Strengthen Regulatory Compliance Across Markets
Dinari stated that the funds raised in this round will primarily go toward improving its regulatory compliance infrastructure in the international markets where it operates.
As the company expands into regions with varying financial laws, ensuring adherence to local regulations has become a top priority.
Although Dinari’s exact valuation following this round remains undisclosed, Pitchbook valued the company at $40.15 million in 2024.
Dinari also confirmed that it is generating revenue, although financial figures have not been publicly shared.
The strategic focus on regulatory alignment indicates a long-term commitment to scalability and credibility in the global fintech landscape.
Blockchain-Powered Equity Access Through API Integration
Dinari’s core offering involves enabling fintech platforms and digital banks to integrate its software via a subscription-based API.
Once integrated, users of these platforms can purchase U.S. company shares, like those of Apple, and receive a blockchain-based token that represents their ownership.
Dinari, in turn, buys the corresponding share from the U.S. stock market and holds it, ensuring each token is fully backed by the underlying asset.
According to CEO and co-founder Gabriel Otte, the vision is to eventually tokenize every stock and asset, not just select ones.
The approach aims to provide a more efficient, borderless alternative to traditional stock ownership for global investors.
Growing User Base in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia
Over the past year, Dinari has seen rapid adoption, particularly in Latin American markets such as Argentina and Brazil, countries with high inflation and limited investment options.
The company is also expanding its user base in Africa and Southeast Asia, regions where financial inclusion remains a significant challenge.
Otte emphasized that Dinari is addressing a major market gap by providing cost-effective and simplified access to U.S. equities through blockchain.
As geopolitical and economic uncertainties continue to affect emerging markets, Dinari’s model offers a promising solution for global investors seeking exposure to stable and high-performing U.S. assets.
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