Etherealize is building infrastructure to modernize institutional finance by leveraging Ethereum, aiming to facilitate mainstream crypto integration and position ETH as a key reserve asset.

The company focuses on creating safer, more accessible blockchain solutions to help traditional financial institutions upgrade their outdated systems, with anticipation of a regulatory shift that will support broader blockchain adoption.

Etherealize's efforts include developing privacy infrastructure, settlement engines, and tokenized fixed income applications to enhance liquidity and operational efficiency in tokenized markets.

The founding team combines expertise from both crypto and traditional finance sectors, including cofounders Raman, Ryan, Grant Hummer, and Zach Obront.

In August 2024, Raman conducted market discovery with Wall Street executives, supported by an Ethereum Foundation grant, confirming strong institutional interest in Ethereum-based solutions.

This market engagement led to the company's formation, reflecting a clear demand for Ethereum infrastructure in finance.

Etherealize's launch coincides with a regulatory environment under the Trump administration that is increasingly supportive of crypto adoption by major banks and asset managers.

This broader context includes rising institutional interest in stablecoins and tokenized financial products, driven by favorable regulations.

The company is actively involved in regulatory discussions, aligning with initiatives like BlackRock's tokenized money market fund and JPMorgan’s on-chain asset platforms.

Etherealize raised $40 million in Series A funding led by Electric Capital and Paradigm, with early support from Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation.

Since launching in January, Etherealize has engaged with top Wall Street institutions to influence product development and regulatory strategies.

The company is developing institutional-grade privacy infrastructure and tokenization tools to improve liquidity and efficiency in fixed income markets, building on prior grants from Ethereum.