Layer-1 blockchain Mantra has introduced a new ecosystem fund amounting to $108,888,888, targeted at accelerating the development of startups focusing on tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) and decentralized finance (DeFi).
The establishment of this fund, named the Mantra Ecosystem Fund (MEF), aligns with the growing demand for stable, asset-backed digital products.
“Today, we’re announcing the launch of the MEF – a $108,888,888 million investment initiative designed to propel real world asset innovation, adoption, and growth.”
— MANTRA | Tokenizing RWAs (@MANTRA_Chain) April 7, 2025
Major Investors in the Mantra ‘MEF’ Fund
Mantra was built specifically as a Layer-1 blockchain for tokenized RWAs and has initiated its ‘MEF’ fund to boost the growth of projects and startups leveraging its network. According to today’s press announcement on X, the fund will deploy capital over the next four years, identifying high-potential blockchain projects worldwide through its network of partners.
Noteworthy contributors to the fund include Laser Digital, Shorooq, Brevan Howard Digital, Valor Capital, Three Point Capital, and Amber Group, among others.
The launch of this Mantra Ecosystem Fund follows the recent achievement of the first DeFi/RWA platform obtaining a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license under Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
According to CoinGecko, Mantra’s native token, OM, is currently priced at $6.1, with a market cap of $5.9 billion, establishing it as the 22nd largest cryptocurrency by market valuation.
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Featured Tokenized RWA Investments
- Landshare (LAND): A platform enabling real estate investment via the BNB Smart Chain, making it easier for users to engage in RWA assets without the hefty financial demands of traditional real estate investment.
- Clearpool Finance (CPOOL): A notable hybrid DeFi/RWA platform that has secured over $67 million in Total-Value Locked (TVL) and serves as a decentralized credit marketplace, successfully facilitating loans exceeding $770 million.
The introduction of the MEF fund positions Mantra as a pivotal player in the realm of tokenized assets and decentralized finance.
