Aqua 1 Foundation
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Overview
Aqua1 Foundation is a Web3-native investment fund headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, distinguished by its global outlook and commitment to the long-term prosperity of the crypto ecosystem. The foundation is driven by professionalism, stability, and innovation, focusing on both primary market investments—such as early-stage startups in blockchain infrastructure, financial protocols, and user applications—and secondary asset management in the Web3 sectorAqua1 positions itself not only as a capital provider but also as an ecosystem co-builder, partnering with industry founders and institutional capital partners to advance the next generation of blockchain projects. The foundation’s strategy includes supporting the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA), stablecoin integration, and the development of institutional-grade marketplaces that bridge traditional finance with decentralized finance (DeFi)
- Total investments
- 1
- Lead investments
- 1
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 0
Sector focus
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Bitcoin
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
- Financial Services
- Web3
Investment portfolio
- World Liberty Financial
Led · Initial Coin Offering · Jun 2025
World Liberty Financial was launched in 2024 as a DeFi protocol designed to offer a transparent, blockchain-based alternative to traditional banking. Built on Ethereum, the platform lets users lend and borrow crypto assets in an on-chain environment. The venture represents the Trump family’s largest push into digital assets to date and was co-founded by Zachary Folkman, Chase Herro, members of the Witkoff family, and members of the Trump family. By positioning itself as a vehicle for financial independence, the project aims to capture a growing DeFi community seeking uncensored access to credit markets. The involvement of high-profile political families gives the protocol unusual geopolitical visibility and potential regulatory scrutiny. A recent half-billion-dollar foreign investment now supplies substantial capital for product expansion and liquidity incentives. However, the company must navigate technical challenges typical of DeFi platforms while balancing heightened political and compliance risks stemming from its ownership structure.
Team
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