Alt DRX raises Rs 23 Cr from Qatar Development Bank, others

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Alt DRX raises Rs 23 Cr from Qatar Development Bank, others Alt DRX, a Bengaluru-based startup working on tokenised digital real estate, has raised Rs 23 crore ($2.7 million) in a funding round from institutions including Qatar Development Bank, WeFounder Circle Angel Fund, and nX Capital. Individual investors such as commentator Harsha Bhogle, Mindtree founder Parthasarathy, and former KPMG India CEO Richard Rekhy also joined. The proceeds will be used for customer acquisition, improving its technology platform, and managing operational costs. Founded by Anand Narayanan, Alt DRX allows users to invest in residential real estate by purchasing tokenised units measured by square foot. Transactions are settled through an algorithmic pricing model and blockchain infrastructure. It operates on XRPL Ripple’s blockchain and maintains a custodial ledger for KYC-approved users. This structure supports digital ownership and transaction records. Alt DRX has also joined Qatar Financial Centre’s Digital Assets Lab and participates in IFSCA’s innovation sandbox at GIFT City. According to a report by BCG and Ripple, the tokenisation of real-world assets could reach $18 trillion by 2033, with real estate as one of the key segments. Alt DRX currently handles around 100,000 transactions per year.