MANTRA, a leading Layer 1 blockchain solution for Real World Assets (RWA), has secured a strategic investment from Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura.
This new investment, building on the recent funding round, aims to propel MANTRA towards becoming the premier RWA Layer 1 blockchain for the Middle East and Asian markets.
The collaboration with Laser Digital brings valuable expertise in RWA tokenization, enhancing MANTRA’s capabilities and market reach. Laser Digital has a strong presence in the Middle East, holding a Virtual Asset Broker-Dealer license and a Management and Investment Services license from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority. Additionally, Laser Digital has received In-Principle Approval from the FSRA of Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Jez Mohideen, CEO of Laser Digital, stated, “We are excited to support MANTRA’s journey as it pioneers new frontiers in RWA and digital finance.”
John Patrick Mullin, CEO and Co-Founder of MANTRA, shared his enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, “We are incredibly excited to welcome Laser Digital as a strategic partner. Laser Digital’s investment is not just financial but an endorsement of our mission to make RWA accessible and operable through blockchain technology. Laser’s expertise and network in the financial sectors will be invaluable as we expand our technological footprint.”
By leveraging Laser Digital’s extensive experience and established presence in the financial sectors, MANTRA is well-positioned to advance its technological infrastructure and broaden its impact on the RWA and digital finance landscape.
