Kasu provides lenders with access to high-quality Real-World Asset (RWA) private credit yields by financing professional services firms. The platform utilizes proprietary technology to optimize borrower cash flows, specifically targeting accounts receivable and tax obligations to significantly reduce credit risk. Lenders can deploy USDC to these de-risked strategies, aiming for superior risk-adjusted returns uncorrelated with crypto markets.
Funding
$8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
DeFi liquidity providers lack access to real-world asset (RWA) lending opportunities, which are typically reserved for institutional investors. Businesses seeking capital face challenges in optimizing cash flows and managing credit risk, hindering their ability to secure favorable lending terms.
Solution
Kasu is a platform connecting DeFi liquidity with businesses seeking RWA lending, leveraging technology to optimize cash flows and enhance credit risk management. This enables liquidity providers to earn risk-adjusted yields, while providing businesses with access to capital and tools to improve their financial performance. Kasu partners with accounting firms and integrates with their systems to access high-quality borrowers and manage risk effectively. The platform offers various lending strategies, including professional fee funding, taxation funding, and whole ledger funding, each designed to address specific business needs and optimize returns for lenders.
Target Audience
Kasu targets DeFi liquidity providers seeking risk-adjusted yields from RWA lending and businesses, particularly accounting and law firms and their clients, seeking capital and cash flow optimization solutions.
Features
- Access to RWA lending opportunities previously limited to institutional investors
- Technology-driven cash flow optimization for borrowers, reducing credit risk for lenders
- Integration with accounting firms' systems for enhanced borrower due diligence and risk management
- Multiple lending strategies tailored to specific business needs, including professional fee funding, taxation funding, and whole ledger funding
- $KASU token utility for capital withdrawal and deposit priority, yield bonuses, and fee sharing
- Partnerships with established fintech companies like Apxium for access to a network of creditworthy borrowers
- Trade credit insurance on selected lending strategies for added risk mitigation