Arda secured $3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Lightshift to develop a universal operating system for real estate.
Digital Infrastructure for Real Estate
Arda is developing a platform that aims to unify real estate assets, data, and financial services into a single system. Using AI and blockchain technology, the platform seeks to reduce transaction times and enhance transparency. 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 Support
Arda was founded by Oli Harris, a former Goldman Sachs executive and JPMorgan Chase crypto assets strategist. He was instrumental in the development of the Quorum platform and contributed to the institutional adoption of digital assets.
> “Real estate remains one of the most valuable yet operationally fragmented asset classes,” said Oli Harris. “By creating a programmable, trust-based system, we aim to bring real estate transactions in line with modern digital financial infrastructure.”
Real Estate Market Digitization
As institutional investment in digital assets grows, governments and industry leaders are exploring frameworks for secure digital property transactions.
> “We invest in founders who are building the foundations of next-generation industries,” said Simao Cruz, Founding Partner at Lightshift. “Arda is developing infrastructure that could redefine how real estate is owned, transacted, and financed.”
Arda aims to create a real estate operating system for institutions, enterprises, and governments, fostering digitalization and automation of transactions in the global market.
