Amnis Finance raises $2M in first fundraising round

Amnis Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has secured $2 million in its first fundraising round, marking a significant milestone in its journey to becoming a leader in liquid staking on the Aptos blockchain. The round was co-led by prominent investors OKX Ventures and Borderless Capital, with additional contributions from firms such as Aptos Labs, Arkgrow Pte Ltd, Ambush Capital, Gate Ventures, Sky Vision Capital, Old Fashion Research, Chorus One Venture, Re7, and Flowdesk.

Key highlights of the investment round include:

• Co-lead investments from OKX Ventures and Borderless Capital, recognized leaders in blockchain investments.
• Strategic support from top-tier firms like Aptos Labs, enhancing Amnis’ integration within Aptos’ DeFi ecosystem.
• Funding aimed at advancing Amnis’ liquid staking solutions and expanding services for the Aptos community.

According to Amnis, this funding will accelerate Amnis Finance’s efforts to deepen its integration with the growing Aptos DeFi landscape.

Partnering with OKX Ventures and Borderless Capital not only provides financial backing but also strategic guidance to scale operations and drive innovation. Borderless Capital, known for its strong track record in fostering blockchain projects, brings a wealth of industry experience to help fast-track Amnis’ growth. Meanwhile, OKX Ventures, with its deep knowledge of blockchain infrastructure and liquidity management, strengthens Amnis’ position as a key player in liquid staking solutions.

Amnis Finance say that they aim to be a foundational pillar of the Aptos ecosystem, offering innovative staking solutions that enhance liquidity and optimize returns for users. Leveraging Aptos’ high-performance blockchain architecture, the platform is designed with security and scalability in mind, providing users with confidence in staking their APT tokens.

Following the announcement, the team also announced a Galxe quest worth $2000 in prizes on their X as well.