Real Finance, a network focused on the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), has successfully raised $29 million in private funding. This capital will be used to develop an infrastructure layer designed to simplify the adoption of tokenized assets by institutions.
The funding round was led by Nimbus Capital, a digital asset investment firm, which committed $25 million. Additional investment came from Magnus Capital and Frekaz Group, as confirmed by the company.
Real Finance intends to allocate the funds towards expanding its compliance and operational infrastructure. This expansion is crucial for the development of its comprehensive RWA platform.
In the immediate future, the company has set a target to tokenize $500 million worth of RWAs. This figure, if achieved, would represent approximately 2% of the current tokenized asset market.
Industry data indicates that the tokenization market has predominantly featured US Treasury products, private credit, and institutional alternative funds. However, tokenized public equities and other asset classes are increasingly gaining traction.
Money market funds, known for their low-risk investment in short-term, highly liquid assets, frequently hold instruments like Treasury bills. The market for tokenized money market funds has seen rapid growth, expanding roughly tenfold since 2023, according to data from the Bank for International Settlements.
Major institutions such as Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon have entered the tokenized money market fund space, contributing significant momentum to this fast-growing segment of the RWA sector.
Tokenized money market funds are emerging as a significant development in the financial landscape.
Tokenized RWA Market Poised for Major Expansion, Industry Insiders Say
Industry insiders anticipate a substantial expansion of the tokenized RWA market. Following a landmark year in 2025 driven by increased institutional participation, the market is expected to experience even stronger growth in the coming year.
Chris Yin, co-founder and CEO of Plume, a blockchain focused on RWAs, noted that the number of RWA holders has seen a tenfold increase since the beginning of the year. He expressed optimism for the future, suggesting that user growth numbers could reach 25 times or more in the next year.
Beyond US government debt, Yin highlighted a growing interest in nontraditional asset categories, including private credit, mineral rights, energy assets, and GPUs.
This outlook is consistent with a June report from Binance Research, which suggested that clearer regulatory expectations in the United States could attract more major institutions to engage in tokenization.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its probe into tokenized equity platform Ondo Finance.