# Surus

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/surus

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Asheville, US
- Website: www.surus.io
- Total disclosed funding: $8M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 13, 2025)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Surus Inc. is an innovative company specializing in institutional-grade asset management, custody, and compliance services for onchain finance, designed to bridge traditional and digital assets efficiently.Founded in 2023 and based in Asheville, US, Surus Inc. focuses on providing comprehensive asset management solutions. The firm raised USD 8.000 mn in Seed funding on February 13, 2025, led by Castle Island Management with participation from multiple investors including Plural Ventures and Propel Venture Partners. The founder, whose information is currently unlisted, has notable experience in the financial services sector. The company has executed one deal to date.Surus provides a comprehensive array of institutional-grade asset management, custody, and compliance services tailored for the evolving landscape of onchain finance. Central to its offerings is the Surus Trust Company, which underpins its regulated infrastructure that facilitates the bridging of traditional and digital assets. Surus's customizable asset management services enable clients to power their tokenized asset offerings while benefiting from integrated brokerage and custody solutions. Their services are designed for a diverse client base, including builders and investors engaged with both onchain and offchain ecosystems, allowing these stakeholders to seamlessly manage their assets across various platforms. The company's products aim to address the needs of institutional investors and builders within the digital asset space, particularly in North America and Europe, where regulatory compliance and secure asset management are critical.Surus generates revenue primarily through its asset management and custody services, structured around partnerships with clients who are launching or managing tokenized assets. Transactions typically involve service fees associated with the management of assets, often structured as a percentage of the total assets under management or based on transaction volume. For example, a client launching a stablecoin may engage Surus for reserve management services, compensating the company for overseeing the reserves in a bankruptcy-remote trust. Additionally, revenue may be derived from subscription models for ongoing asset management services and transactional fees related to brokerage activities. These interactions are designed to ensure compliance and facilitate the efficient flow of capital between traditional and digital asset markets.In February 2025, Surus Inc. raised USD 8.000 mn in Seed funding, which will be utilized to enhance the onchain financial ecosystem. The Surus platform, powered by the Surus Trust Company, equips builders with tools to create, sell, and manage tokenized assets within a regulated legal structure. The company is planning to develop new products aimed at streamlining asset management processes and anticipates launching these products in the coming quarters. Additionally, Surus is targeting expansion into European markets by the end of 2025, broadening its reach and services to a larger client base.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 13, 2025, $8M — Propel, Castle Island Ventures, Restive Ventures, Plural Ventures, Protagonist, Protocol VC

## Investors

- Propel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/propel) — Seed
- Castle Island Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/castle-island-ventures) — Seed
- Restive Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/restive-ventures) — Seed
- Plural Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/plural-ventures) — Seed
- Protagonist (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/protagonist) — Seed
- Protocol VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/protocol-vc) — Seed