Tokinvest raises $3.2m pre-seed for RWA platform

September 30, 2025

Tokinvest, a regulated marketplace specialising in real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation, has unveiled a series of milestones as it looks to build momentum in a fast-emerging sector.

The Dubai-based company has secured $3.2m in a pre-seed funding round, backed by VCs, family offices, and high-net-worth investors, including Triliv Holdings and Exponential Science.

Founded to democratise access to premium assets, Tokinvest provides a platform for fractional ownership across diverse asset classes. The firm has positioned itself among the few global players authorised to issue and distribute tokenised RWAs under a comprehensive regulatory framework, following approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).

The fresh capital will be channelled into scaling Tokinvest’s platform, expanding regulatory coverage, and onboarding new asset classes.

As part of its early initiatives, Tokinvest partnered with Evolution Stables to launch its first tokenised racehorse. The project was issued on Polygon, a leading blockchain protocol with over $1.1bn of RWA value locked.

Tokinvest CEO and co-founder Scott Thiel said, “We set out to make investing in real-world assets as simple as buying a stock. Securing one of the first full issuance licences from VARA, closing our pre-seed round, and selling out our debut tokenised asset demonstrate both the market demand and the trust placed in Tokinvest.

“What’s most exciting is that our first asset, based in New Zealand, has attracted investors from three countries, yet is issued from Dubai. It’s a clear signal that Dubai is not just setting the standard in regulation but also emerging as a global capital for asset formation and cross-border investment. We are proud to play a role in shaping Dubai’s leadership in this space, and grateful to VARA for their vision and partnership.”

Evolution Stables CEO Alex Baddeley said, “Partnering with Tokinvest to bring racehorse tokenisation to life was a groundbreaking step for us. The response has been phenomenal; it’s proof that technology can create access and passion-driven investment opportunities that were never possible before.”