Untangled Finance Pioneer DeFi Institutional Private Credit Pool

Untangled Finance, a real-world asset (RWA) DeFi protocol backed by institutional-grade assets, has launched the first on-chain securitization pool on the Celo blockchain, bringing accessibility and security to the private credit space within the DeFi ecosystem.

This landmark event marks a paradigm shift as Untangled Finance leverages Luxembourg’s robust securitization framework, enhanced by stringent KYC protocols and introducing a pool structured for accredited investors. Pools backed by institutional-grade assets use comprehensive asset ring-fencing measures to protect against origin bankruptcy risk and enhance investor security.

The securitization pool is collateralized by a diversified portfolio of French working capital assets from Karmen, a leading fintech lender specializing in instant lending for digital small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in France, with a debt ceiling of $6 million USDC. . Verified investors have access to a suite of pool-specific credit analysis and documentation, promoting transparency and informed decision-making.

The support of The Credit Collective, a Celo community-led consortium along with Fasanara Capital, highlights the confidence in Untangled Finance’s innovative approach. The plan, which forms part of a wider €100 million senior facilities agreement with Karmen, represents a joint effort to strengthen access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises, the engines of economic growth, while democratizing access to high-quality private credit securities.

Untangled Finance co-founders Manrui Tang and Quan Le emphasized the platform’s mission to democratize access to investment opportunities traditionally reserved for large financial institutions. They emphasized the role of stablecoins in strengthening the stability and reliability of private credit securities and increasing their utility as a medium of exchange.

Since its founding in 2020, Untangled Finance has been at the forefront of leveraging blockchain technology to tokenize real-world collateral and provide global investors with access to capital markets. This innovation simplifies financing for small businesses around the world, especially those in emerging markets, fostering economic empowerment and growth.

Isha Varshney, Head of Ecosystem at Celo Foundation, praised Untangled Finance’s initiative as a pioneer in tokenizing real-world assets, highlighting its potential to transform access to financing and risk management for entrepreneurs around the world.

Francesco Filia, CEO of Fasanara Capital, praises the integration of fintech lending and digital asset ecosystems, envisioning significant expansion of tokenized debt markets and setting a new benchmark for decentralized finance.

Untangled Finance plans to launch additional securitization pools in the future, including senior notes backed by the Fasanara Diversified Fund and Eastern European Invoice Finance Assets. This expansion highlights the platform’s commitment to driving operational synergies and advancing the convergence of traditional finance and DeFi technologies.

Gabriel Thierry, co-founder and CEO of Karmen, emphasized that the collaboration with Untangled Finance will have a transformative impact, accelerating access to capital for fintech originators and facilitating the deployment of working capital loans for French small and medium-sized enterprises.

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