Harbor builds technology that lets companies issue cryptocurrency tokens representing ownership of traditionally illiquid real-world assets such as real estate, fine art, private company equity, and investment funds. Its core product, the Regulated Token (R-Token), embeds securities-law compliance— including KYC, AML, and investor accreditation checks—directly into ERC-20 compatible smart contracts, allowing instant, legally compliant peer-to-peer transfers without lawyers on every trade. Clients pay Harbor in cash to structure offerings and maintain compliant whitelists that are assembled by outside law firms. The company aims to launch its first client this summer, positioning itself as a bridge between offline assets and crypto exchanges worldwide. Harbor sees a large opportunity in facilitating cross-border ownership, such as enabling U.S. securities sales to international investors. Competitors include Polymath and tZERO, yet Harbor differentiates itself by pairing blockchain automation with established legal processes. To date, the startup has raised more than $40 million in venture funding, providing a significant war chest to bring its product to market.

Total raised

$38M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Apr 2018