January 21, 2025 – Hamilton, a groundbreaking protocol leveraging Bitcoin to tokenize Real-World Assets (RWAs), has successfully raised $1.7 million in a pre-seed funding round. The funding was led by DisrupTech Ventures, with participation from CMS, DeSpread, Hyperithm, Core Ventures, and several other prominent investors.
Co-founded by Mohamed Elkasstawi and Ehab Zaghloul, Hamilton aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and Bitcoin by leveraging the blockchain’s unparalleled security and decentralization. The protocol focuses on tokenizing RWAs—such as Treasury Bills, Sukuk, and real estate—making these assets accessible to both institutions and individuals globally, particularly in emerging markets.
Revolutionizing Access to RWAs
Hamilton specializes in creating Bitcoin-based tokenized financial products, aiming to unlock the $30 trillion RWA market projected by 2030. The platform’s mission is to democratize access to institutional-grade investments, especially in emerging markets where financial barriers, currency devaluation, and economic instability hinder growth and security.
“With unparalleled security, decentralization, and resilience, Bitcoin provides the ideal infrastructure to democratize access to capital markets for everyone, everywhere,” said Mohamed Elkasstawi, CEO of Hamilton.
Focus on Emerging Markets
Hamilton targets emerging markets by addressing systemic barriers to financial access. The platform offers stable and cost-effective financial products designed to mitigate challenges like inflation and limited access to capital markets.
“Through tokenization, Hamilton is enabling anyone, anywhere in the world, to participate in institutional-grade investments with just one dollar,” said Malek Sultan, Co-Founder and Partner of DisrupTech Ventures.
Flagship Offerings
Hamilton is set to launch three flagship products:
- HUSD: The first Bitcoin-native stablecoin, backed by U.S. Treasury Bills.
- HUST: A tokenized version of U.S. Treasuries.
- Publius: A secure platform enabling financial inclusion by allowing any asset to be tokenized on Bitcoin.
These offerings aim to provide seamless access to capital markets through Bitcoin’s decentralized network, benefiting both institutional investors and individuals.
Hamilton’s innovative approach highlights the potential of Bitcoin as an infrastructure for global financial inclusion, making institutional-grade investments accessible to all.
