TLDR:
- Solmate raises $300M to launch a Solana digital asset treasury with backing from UAE investors and ARK Invest.
- Marco Santori, ex-Kraken CLO, will lead Solmate, focusing on SOL accumulation and staking growth.
- Abu Dhabi will host Solmate’s planned high-performance Solana validator to maximize native yield opportunities.
- Solmate expects dual listings on Nasdaq and UAE exchanges to expand investor access and liquidity.
The Solana ecosystem is getting a $300 million boost. Brera Holdings PLC confirmed that it will rebrand as Solmate, a dedicated Solana digital asset treasury. Backed by UAE investors and ARK Invest, Solmate aims to make Solana central to the region’s blockchain strategy.
The firm plans to stake SOL, run infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, and build new revenue streams. Leadership includes seasoned crypto and economic figures set to guide the project from day one.
Solana Digital Asset Treasury Takes Shape
Brera Holdings’ statement revealed that the private placement was oversubscribed, showing strong investor interest.
The $300 million funding round was led by Pulsar Group, a UAE advisory firm specializing in blockchain and emerging tech. Early Solana backer RockawayX and investment giant ARK Invest also participated.
Marco Santori, a veteran of the digital asset sector and former Chief Legal Officer at Kraken, will serve as CEO. His goal is to grow Solmate into a treasury that accumulates and stakes SOL through market cycles.
The company is already working with the Solana Foundation to secure terms that could lower its cost of acquiring SOL.
Board appointments add more weight to the effort. Dr. Arthur Laffer, known for the Laffer Curve, and RockawayX CEO Viktor Fischer will join the board. The Solana Foundation will also be able to appoint two more members. This setup signals long-term alignment with the Solana network.
Plans include deploying servers in Abu Dhabi to operate a high-performance Solana validator. This move would allow regional investors to benefit from native yield generation on SOL. The validator infrastructure is expected to outperform standard validator setups, helping maximize rewards.
🚨JUST IN: A former @PanteraCapital partner is set to lead Solmate, a newly launched Solana Digital Asset Treasury in the UAE, starting with $300M in capital.
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UAE Push to Be Solana Capital
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to make the UAE a hub for Solana adoption.
Alyazi Al Khattal, CEO of Pulsar Group, said the focus is on positioning Solana within the country’s digital transformation plans. This includes building partnerships, supporting developers, and driving institutional adoption.
Solana has been processing more transactions than any other blockchain. Industry data shows its network revenue and developer activity outpacing competitors. Solmate’s entry adds more institutional weight behind Solana’s momentum.
Solmate will continue operating Brera Holdings’ sports business while building out its crypto arm. Dual listing on Nasdaq and UAE exchanges is expected in the coming months.
The move could provide more liquidity and access for both regional and global investors interested in SOL exposure.
Santori emphasized that Solmate is committed to growing SOL holdings regardless of market conditions. He described the strategy as focused on infrastructure and staking, not speculation.
