We’re excited to share that SixThirty Ventures has co-led a $5.5 million seed round in Particula, alongside Vanagon Ventures and Futury Capital, with support from TX Ventures, Blackwood Ventures, Tenity, Blue Bay Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center, and an impressive group of angel investors.
At its core, Particula is building something the digital asset space urgently needs: a risk ratings and analytics platform purpose-built for tokenized financial assets.
Tokenization Is Here—But Trust Hasn’t Caught Up
We’re at the beginning of one of the most significant shifts in financial infrastructure: the tokenization of traditional assets like bonds, real estate, securities, and funds. This is not a far-off future—it’s already happening and has the potential to alter the investment landscape.
According to research from BCG and Ripple, tokenized assets under management could hit $18.9 trillion by 2033. But for this market to mature, it needs the same thing that made traditional finance work: trust, transparency, and robust risk assessment.
That’s where Particula comes in.
What Particula Does
Particula has built an AI-powered platform that delivers real-time risk ratings for digital assets. It continuously analyzes both on-chain and off-chain data to assess things like:
- Smart contract vulnerabilities
- Issuer credibility
- Asset collateralization
- Regulatory compliance
This approach makes it possible to standardize and scale risk assessment across a fragmented and fast-moving market—something that’s impossible to do manually.
They’ve already completed pilots with Moody’s and S&P, proving how their solution can integrate with existing financial infrastructure. And they’re actively engaging with financial institutions, funds, and exchanges.
Why Now?
As traditional finance players (TradFi) embrace tokenization to improve efficiency and liquidity, they’re running into major pain points—particularly when it comes to interfacing with decentralized finance (DeFi). Risk management becomes more complex, and many institutions lack the tools to navigate it safely.
We see Particula as a “picks and shovels” company—providing the essential tools that will allow tokenized finance to scale responsibly. They’re building the rails that will help institutions feel confident about stepping into this new frontier.
The Team Behind the Vision
What really got us excited about Particula is the strength and experience of the founding team:
- Timm Reinsdorf (CEO) is a former Big Four auditor who led tokenization efforts at major banks.
- Nadine Wilke (CGO) has deep experience in scaling tech ventures and driving product innovation at public companies.
- Carsten Hermann (CTO) is a seasoned technologist who’s been in the blockchain space for years, building real-world solutions for financial institutions.
Together, they bring a rare combination of technical expertise, financial acumen, and execution capability.
Our Bet on the Future
At SixThirty, we invest in the companies shaping the future of financial services. In Particula, we see a team and a vision perfectly aligned with that mission.
They’re not just chasing the hype of digital assets—they’re solving a real, foundational problem. And in doing so, they’re laying the groundwork for a more transparent, secure, and trustworthy tokenized financial system.
