Tria's $12M Raise Aims to Simplify $100T On-Chain Future

Tria, a fintech startup specializing in self-custodial neobanking solutions, has completed a $12 million pre-seed and strategic funding round, marking a significant step in its mission to build a global platform for both human and AI-driven transactions. The round attracted participation from prominent investors, including P2 Ventures, Aptos, and executives from Polygon, Ethereum Foundation, and Wintermute, among others. Polychain and Polygon served as pre-seed advisors, underscoring the project's alignment with Web3 innovation and institutional credibility .

The funding aims to accelerate the development of Tria's platform, which abstracts the complexities of blockchain transactions by enabling instant, fee-free cross-chain spending, trading, and earning. Users can access over 1,000 tokens through Visa cards operational in 150+ countries, while idle assets automatically generate yield to repay balances. At the core of the platform is the BestPath AVS (Automated Validation System), a decentralized marketplace where solvers, routers, and relayers compete to optimize transaction routing. BestPath already supports 250,000 users and integrates with 70+ protocols, including Polygon, Arbitrum, and Injective .

Tria's vision extends beyond human users to AI agents, positioning itself to facilitate a future where autonomous systems execute $25–30 trillion in annual digital payments by 2030. The platform's design emphasizes self-custody, eliminating reliance on intermediaries while maintaining the simplicity of traditional fintech. Co-founders Parth Bhalla and Vijit Katta, backed by alumni from Binance, OpenSea, and Intel, highlight the project's focus on bridging the gap between Web3's technical complexity and real-world usability .

The company plans to launch a public allocation round to involve its community in ownership, with details expected via social channels. This approach aligns with Tria's broader strategy to democratize access to decentralized finance while scaling infrastructure for AI-driven economies. Analysts note that the $12 million raise addresses a critical market need: simplifying on-chain transactions for mass adoption as on-chain volume is projected to reach $100 trillion by 2030 .