Karn Saroya, CEO of Re (Re)

RWA Platform Re Debuts Tokenized Reinsurance Fund on Avalanche with $15M Commitment from Nexus Mutual

Summary

Re launched its first open-ended reinsurance fund on the Avalanche network, with initial investors including Nexus Mutual and Ava Labs' Vista fund. The company also secured $7 million in venture capital, aiming to revolutionize the traditionally conservative reinsurance industry by leveraging blockchain technology. The fund focuses on low-volatility insurances and targets up to 23% annualized yield, catering to accredited U.S. investors and those outside the U.S. who complete Re's KYC process. The minimum lock-up period for deposits is one year, and funds are available for redemptions as collateral is released from the insurance companies.