New York, United States, March 19th, 2025,
Chainwire
Arda, a company developing a universal operating system for real
estate, has raised $3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by
Lightshift. The investment supports Arda’s initiative to enhance
efficiency in the $380 trillion real estate sector by addressing
its fragmented and opaque infrastructure.
Arda is building a digital framework designed to unify real
estate assets, data, and financial services into a single,
interoperable system. Leveraging AI and blockchain technology, the
platform aims to reduce transaction times and enhance transparency
by enabling real-time ownership and financial processes.
A Purpose-Built Digital Infrastructure for Real
Estate
Arda’s platform introduces a programmable execution layer for
real estate, integrating digital rights management, AI-driven
automation, and seamless data interoperability. Key features
include:
- Digital Asset Profiles: A verifiable record of
property history to streamline due diligence.
- Real-Time Money Movement: Payments directly
linked to transactions for improved settlement efficiency.
- Integrated Data and Automation: Automated
workflows reducing administrative friction in asset
management.
Industry Leadership and Institutional
Backing
Arda was founded by Oli Harris, former Managing
Director in Digital Assets at Goldman Sachs and Head of Crypto
Assets Strategy at JPMorgan Chase. Harris played a key role in the
development and commercialization of Quorum, an
enterprise Ethereum platform, and contributed to institutional
digital asset adoption. His experience includes board positions at
Anchorage, BitGo, Blockdaemon, and TRM Labs.
“Real estate remains one of the most valuable yet
operationally fragmented asset classes,” said Oli Harris,
Founder & CEO of Arda. “By creating a programmable,
trust-based system, we aim to bring real estate transactions in
line with modern digital financial infrastructure.”
A Market Evolving Toward Digitization
As institutional investment in digital assets grows, governments
and industry leaders are exploring frameworks for secure,
verifiable digital property transactions. Regions such as the
Gulf are advancing adoption, while U.S.
policymakers are shaping regulations to integrate digital
assets into mainstream financial systems.
“We invest in founders who are building the foundations
of next-generation industries,” said Simao Cruz, Founding
Partner at Lightshift. “Arda is developing purpose-built
infrastructure that could redefine how real estate is owned,
transacted, and financed.”
About Arda
Arda is developing a real estate operating system designed for
institutions, enterprises, and governments. Its platform enables
digital interoperability, automated transactions, and real-time
execution in the global real estate sector. Founded by Oli Harris,
Arda is backed by investors supporting the evolution of digital
real estate infrastructure.
For more information, users can follow
@arda_labs on X (Twitter) or contact
contact@arda.xyz.
About Lightshift
Lightshift is a venture firm
investing in early-stage companies focused on digital
infrastructure and programmable assets. The firm partners with
founders to provide capital, technical expertise, and strategic
insights for market-defining innovation.
For more information, users can visit www.lightshift.xyz
or contact katy.campbell@lightshift.xyz.
Contact
CEO and
Founder
Oliver
Harris
Arda
oli@arda.xyz
