Large institutions are recognizing the significant potential of AI agents operating on blockchains to deliver personalized financial services to a vast consumer base.
Bluwhale, a decentralized AI network that facilitates the operation of agents across various blockchains, has successfully closed a $10 million Series A funding round. This round was led by a prominent global financial institution and supported by leading L1/L2 blockchain investors. The successful funding round highlights the increasing institutional engagement in digital assets and the growing trend towards real-world applications combining artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.
A key participant in this funding round was UOB Venture Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of the well-established United Overseas Bank (UOB). Further strengthening Bluwhale's investor base is SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial infrastructure company with assets totaling $74 billion. Additionally, the company has secured backing from five of the top 100 blockchains, including Sui, Tezos, Cardano, Arbitrum, and Movement Labs.
“The investors participating in this round represent strong commitments from both the Web2 and Web3 sectors, signaling a shared vision for a future powered by AI agents that can deliver financial services seamlessly across different blockchains,” stated Han Jin, CEO of Bluwhale. “This is a truly remarkable period for the cryptocurrency space, as institutional adoption has reached unprecedented levels, evident in areas such as ETF investments, the introduction of stablecoins, and the offering of loans backed by digital assets.”
Consumer-Centric Go-to-Market Strategy with Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure
Bluwhale's approach involves pairing a user's financial health score with an AI agent marketplace. This platform enables enterprises and developers to launch innovative services targeted at a financially astute Gen Z demographic. The platform currently serves over 3.6 million users worldwide, with hundreds of AI agents actively recommending assets and executing transactions both on-chain and off-chain.
Internally, Bluwhale operates a Layer 3 network that manages data, storage, and compute resources to power these AI agents. This infrastructure is designed to be multi-chain, emphasizing scalability and interoperability.
Token Generation Event for $BLUAI
The Token Generation Event (TGE) for $BLUAI, the native token of Bluwhale's decentralized AI network, took place on October 21, 2025. This event aims to broaden participation beyond the core infrastructure developers to foster community-driven growth.
“Our investors, ranging from major banks to prominent blockchain players, share our conviction that decentralized AI will fundamentally transform financial services and beyond,” Jin added. “Our primary focus is on developing secure and scalable AI solutions that empower institutions to accelerate their digitization efforts while simultaneously meeting the evolving expectations of digital-native generations.”
Strategic Investment Participation
The funding round saw the participation of many existing investors, alongside new supporters. These new backers include PAID Network, Sublime Ventures, High Cosmos Capital, CMY Ventures, DataSpike, and NewHeritage. Additionally, senior AI leaders from major technology companies have joined as strategic investors.
Institutional Investment Context in Digital Assets
Throughout 2025, there has been a substantial surge in institutional investment within the digital asset sector. Beyond foundational infrastructure, investors are now increasingly directing capital towards application-layer platforms. Bluwhale's AI agents operating on blockchains are a prime example of such platforms, designed to deliver personalized, continuously available financial services.
About Bluwhale
Bluwhale is a decentralized intelligence network dedicated to building AI solutions on blockchain infrastructure. Through its AI-powered agents and agent marketplace, the company assists financial institutions and enterprises in modernizing their customer experiences by offering automated, always-on services. Supported by leading global financial institutions and prominent blockchain ecosystems, Bluwhale is actively contributing to the advancement of digital finance and decentralized intelligence. Further information is available at www.bluwhale.com.