Avantis Raises $8M to Power DeFi’s Universal Leverage Layer for Real World Markets

New York-based fintech startup, Avantis, has secured an $8 million Series A funding round to drive the development of its innovative leverage layer for real world assets. This funding will be instrumental in accelerating the company’s mission of enabling 24/7 trading on global macro assets and markets, including commodities, indices, equities, sports, and prediction markets. Led by Pantera Capital and Founders Fund, the round also involved participation from Symbolic Capital, SALT Fund, Flowdesk, and other strategic investors.