DisrupTech Ventures, a prominent Egyptian venture capital firm, has made a significant move into blockchain by leading a notable investment in Hamilton, a protocol that utilizes the Bitcoin network to tokenize real-world assets. The funding round also attracted participation from other key investors, including CMS, DeSpread, Hyperithm, and Core Ventures.
Hamilton, founded in 2024 by Mohamed El Kastawy and Ehab Zaghloul, aims to bridge the divide between traditional finance and Bitcoin’s decentralized framework. The protocol focuses on providing global access to tokenized assets, such as treasury bonds, sukuk, and real estate, leveraging Bitcoin’s robust security and transparent infrastructure.
Hamilton is positioning itself as a transformative player in asset accessibility across both developed and emerging markets through its innovative offerings. The company has introduced three flagship products designed to harness Bitcoin’s infrastructure for broader financial inclusion:
- HUSD: The first stablecoin on the Bitcoin network, backed by US Treasury bonds.
- HUST: Digital US Treasury bonds, offering secure and transparent investment options.
- Publius: A platform enabling the seamless and secure conversion of traditional assets into digital tokens on the Bitcoin network.
These products aim to democratize access to financial instruments traditionally dominated by leading global asset managers. They are particularly targeted at emerging markets facing challenges like currency devaluation and economic instability.
DisrupTech Ventures, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Giza, has established itself as a leading supporter of early-stage fintech and fintech-enabled startups in Egypt. Known for investing in companies driving digital transformation in financial services, the firm has primarily focused on local opportunities. However, its investment in Hamilton marks a strategic expansion into blockchain technology and the US market, leveraging the global expertise of Egyptian founders.
Hamilton’s focus on emerging markets is both timely and strategic. Many countries in Africa, Latin America, and Asia are grappling with economic instability, with local currencies depreciating sharply against the US dollar. By providing access to dollar-backed assets such as US Treasury bonds and tokenized real estate, Hamilton offers a potential hedge against inflation and currency devaluation for both retail and institutional investors.
This deal represents a milestone for DisrupTech Ventures, signaling its willingness to diversify its portfolio beyond traditional fintech into blockchain-based solutions. It also underscores the growing global recognition of blockchain’s potential to address critical issues of financial access and stability in economically volatile regions.