In a significant stride towards reshaping the landscape of private market real assets, Pontoro, the pioneering financial technology company, has successfully concluded its oversubscribed Seed II funding round, securing an impressive $4.6 million in investments. This funding round was led by Ulu Ventures, a renowned venture capital firm, and saw active participation from key players like Illuminate Financial, Nevcaut Ventures, W11 Capital, and several others.
The substantial increase in valuation from the previous round underscores the growing enthusiasm and trust in Pontoro’s mission to revolutionize liquidity in project finance.
Pontoro’s primary goal is to create a proprietary and structurally differentiated platform that will democratize access to institutional-grade private market real assets. With this recent funding infusion, the company is poised to take significant steps towards realizing this vision.
Antonio Vitti, CEO, and Co-Founder of Pontoro, expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support of investors and the confidence placed in the company. “The additional funding is a testament to our team, technology, and the corporate infrastructure we have built since our first seed round,” said Vitti. “Our investors’ confidence underscores the strength of our patented technology solution, and our top-notch international legal, regulatory, and tax strategic partnerships.”
Pontoro is gearing up for further expansion as it prepares to introduce an augmented leadership team comprising seasoned executives with expertise in finance and technology. These additions are expected to bolster the company’s capabilities and drive innovation.
Clint Korver, Cofounder, and Managing Director of Ulu Ventures, commended Pontoro’s vision, stating, “Pontoro is poised to become the first technology solution for the pressing need to unlock access to investment in infrastructure financing. It will be a sophisticated technology solution led by a seasoned and highly respected team of both finance and technology experts, and we are excited about its potential to vastly improve market dynamics.”
Pontoro’s innovative platform is designed to address the evolving demands of financial markets infrastructure. Luca Zorzino, Partner and Head of Asia at Illuminate Financial, highlighted the value Pontoro brings to the table: “The new world of financial markets infrastructure requires technology solutions such as the platform the Pontoro team is building. Pontoro brings a depth of understanding across traditional finance and decentralized finance that can create exceptional value, and we are pleased to continue to support its mission.”
With this substantial investment, Pontoro is well-positioned to further develop its technology solution and fulfill its mission of providing enhanced customization, pricing, and liquidity to market participants. The company is also in ongoing discussions with institutional participants, poised to play a pivotal role in advancing and adopting this groundbreaking solution. Pontoro’s journey to redefine the financial technology landscape is gaining momentum, and the industry is eagerly watching its progress.
