Series A
$25M Financing Round

Build : Scale : Transform
Our Mission
Build
Build Foundations
with Web3 projects from pre-TGE structuring, through successful launch
Scale
Scale Treasuries
navigate changing market dynamics, manage liquidity and governance
Transform
Transform project tracjectory
guide projects into becoming long standing ecosystems & institutions
Track Record of Success
Profitable since Day 1 - High growth trajectory

$47 Billion

Peak FDV Launched
Across the OpenWorld portfolio

100+

Iconic Web3 projects launched
EtherFi, Magic Eden, Jito, Story Protocol, Prime, Prompt
Completed one of the largest Altcoin DATs to-date with Story Foundation's $360M IP Token Reserve featuring participation from a16z crypto and other prominent investors.
Partnering with Ras Al Khaimah tourism development authority to create the UAE's first blockchain-powered travel rewards system, this initiative will integrate tokenization into the tourism ecosystem, offering travellers personalized offers, exclusive access to events, and digital reward tokens for spending, all secured on a blockchain.

Also in discussion with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s largest company to become the Web3 partner for many in Kingdom initiatives
The Paradigm Shift
Advice

Investment
Banking

Capital

Merchant
Banking

Ignition

Catalyst
Banking

Catalyst Banking is a new model of financial services that blends the strategic advisory DNA of investment banking, the capital-committing nature of merchant banking, and the borderless, programmable power of digital assets.

We accelerate web3 ecosystems with in the trenches experience, capital, liquidity and results driven strategy.

Accelerating innovation, unlocking liquidity, and igniting ecosystems. Where traditional banks intermediate, Catalyst Banking activates.
Catalyst Banking Model
Foundation
& Capital
Fundraising, balance sheet participation, pre-TGE structuring
Launch
& Market Entry
TGE, go to market, post launch operational excellence
Treasury
& Asset Management
Diversification, yield optimization, asset allocation
Public Market Strategy
DAT, RTO, SPAC, IPO preparation
Liquidity
& Growth
Liquidity oversight, trading optimization, growth strategy
in strategic partnership with
partners with projects on the entire lifecycle
Our Mission Build : Scale : Transform
Activation, Not Just Advice
Catalyst Banks ignite action, catalyzing value creation by structuring flows, products, and ecosystems, rather than merely advising.
Skin in the Game
We combine balance-sheet participation with digital-native tools like staking, tokenization, on/off-chain credit, and liquidity provisioning.
Ecosystem Building
Beyond single transactions, we build sustainable flywheels for protocols, foundations, and founders, accelerating velocity and liquidity.
Programmable Capital
Harnessing crypto primitives like tokenized treasuries and smart contracts, capital becomes code-powered, agile, and borderless.
Alignment of Incentives
Unlike traditional fee extraction, we create aligned upside through co-investments, treasury optimization, and ecosystem growth.
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Why now

$2.5 Trillion

Global crypto market today
Projected to reach $30 Trillion by 2030

3000+

Tokens Launched in 2024
Explosive growth broad base acceptance of digital assets
The passage of the GENIUS Act delivers long-awaited regulatory clarity, paving the way for accelerated innovation in tokenization, stablecoins, and next-generation payment systems.
Institutional adoption momentum is accelerating - with over 70% institutional investor exposure to digital assets and $6B+tokenized treasuries and growing.
Digital Asset Treasuries demand exploding on NASDAQ.
60% of Fortune 500 companies are working on blockchain initiatives.
Institutional demand for a full-stack partner with in the trenches web3 experience has never been higher.
Case Study: Story Protocol
Foundational & Design

Foundation architecture:
Integrate with core team to design token mechanics, emissions schedules andgovernance structures built for scale.

Integration with core team
TGE Execution

Seamless Token Generation Event:
Structuring, compliance, launch and market readiness, ensuring a successful listing and price stability.

Revenue: $5M
Yield & Liquidity

Market Optimization:
Treasury diversification, yield strategies, and liquidity provisioning to stabilize markets and maximize long-term value.

Revenue: ~$300K + recurring revenue
Public Market Milestone

Institutional Pathway:
Support the creation of $350M NASDAQ digital asset vehicle, injecting credibility, liquidity, and long-term growth potential.

Projected revenue: ~S16M - $40M
Growth Initiatives

Ongoing Expansion:
Continued mandate to lead ecosystem growth, partnerships, and fractional CIO services to scale.

Recurring revenue: ~$1M annual
From the first spark to measurable outcomes, we were there every step of the way.
Business Model & Financials

Revenue Streams

Transactions & Advisory Fees

Project-based compensation (token) aligned to launch success

Balance Sheet Participation

Aligned interest with the project at the capable/token network ownership

Treasury Management

Recurring management & success fees in strategic partnership with

Ongoing Platform & Management Fees

Recurring subscription to
$25M - Use of Funds

This Series A investment delivers near-term revenue impact and establishes OpenWorld as the category-defining catalyst bank.

Platform & Tech

OpenBook Product Development
Industry Integration

Growth & Acquisition

M&A
Strategic Investments
Strategic Project Participation
Strategic Partnerships

Growth & Acquisition

PCOAB audits
Accelerating RTO / IPO
Acquiring FINRA license (in progress 3 months)
NYC / UAE / Asia team expansion
DUNA (made in America)
LEADERSHIP

The faces behind the numbers

A trusted crew of deeply technical, operationally rigorous, and creatively sharp minds. We've built L1s, written policy, priced markets, patched mainnets, and launched billions in value.

Matt Shaw

Chief Executive Officer

Stephan Dalal

Chief Legal Officer

Laura Haime

Chief Operating Officer

Mickhael Green

Chief Customer Officer

Gerard Hernandez

Chief Financial Officer

Thank you

The first digital-native catalyst bank, igniting capital, liquidity, and growth into unstoppable ecosystems.