XBTO, a global institutional digital asset solutions, has secured commitments toward a $217million capital raise. The new funding is earmarked to support the next major phase of its institutional digital asset platform and broader business expansion.
As part of this significant financial initiative, XBTO has entered into a strategic partnership with ValueLabs, a global technology and Agentic AI services firm. The agreement sees ValueLabs taking a minority equity stake in XBTO Global Limited, the holding company for the XBTO Group.
A shift toward mandate-driven exposure
The $217million investment arrives at a critical juncture for the industry, as institutional participation in digital assets matures from cautious, speculative exploration to formal, mandate-driven exposure. Sovereign wealth funds, insurance platforms, and private banks are increasingly seeking highly structured entry points into the market. Consequently, the industry is witnessing a definitive shift toward service providers that can seamlessly combine balance-sheet strength with rigorous regulatory oversight.
Operating entities within XBTO are currently regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Three strategic priorities for capital deployment
XBTO has outlined three specific strategic priorities for the new capital, painting a clear picture of where institutional demand is currently concentrating:
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Scaling client-facing technology: The firm intends to scale its technology infrastructure into a definitive “one-stop shop” for institutions and High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs). This involves significantly strengthening its custody architecture under BMA and ADGM frameworks to support asset safeguarding and execution services at a true institutional scale.
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Seeding new hedge fund strategies: XBTO will seed additional hedge funds, managed accounts, and structured products. These will span directional, market-neutral, and yield strategies specifically designed to perform consistently across various market cycles.
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Developing structured credit: The company plans to launch Lombard-style secured credit solutions for digital asset holders. This will feature institutional-grade collateral management and strict risk controls.
Integrating Agentic AI into digital finance
The partnership with ValueLabs is designed to bridge traditional trading, wealth, and asset management with the evolving digital asset ecosystem. ValueLabs brings deep engineering expertise and its proprietary AiDE platform—an Enterprise Operating System built for the Agentic Era. This collaboration is expected to strengthen XBTO’s core technology foundation and accelerate the delivery of its digital finance solutions.
Industry perspectives
Philippe Bekhazi, founder, chairman, and CEO of XBTO, stated that the firm’s mission has always been to provide a world-class environment where institutional and high-net-worth capital feels at home.
“The vision for XBTO has been to provide a level of bespoke service and comprehensive asset management that has, until now, been reserved for the sophisticated echelons of traditional finance,” Bekhazi explained. “This partnership with ValueLabs allows us to reinforce that vision at an accelerated pace, delivering secure, sophisticated, and institutional grade services, in a regulated environment.”
Arjun Rao, founder and chairman of ValueLabs, echoed this sentiment, noting that his firm sees digital assets not merely as a standalone sector, but as a core, fundamental component of the future financial architecture.
“Our partnership with XBTO reflects a shared belief that institutional-grade technology, automation, and regulatory discipline are essential to scaling digital finance responsibly,” Rao said. “By combining our Agentic AI capabilities with XBTO’s market leadership, we are focused on enabling an intelligent, resilient ecosystem that allows institutions to engage with digital assets with confidence.”
