Eightco Holdings Inc. (ORBS) announced its participation in a $52.5 million funding round for the World Foundation, which was led by Pantera Capital. The company also provided a detailed update on its treasury holdings, valued at approximately $391 million as of July 26, 2026, which includes strategic investments in OpenAI, Beast Industries, and a significant position in Worldcoin (WLD).
Key Details
- World Foundation Funding: Eightco participated in the $52.5 million funding round announced on July 24, 2026, alongside investors including Pantera Capital, Bain Capital Crypto, and others.
- Treasury Holdings Breakdown: As of July 26, 2026, the company's total holdings of ~$391 million include $90M in indirect OpenAI equity, $18M in Beast Industries equity, ~302 million WLD tokens, 16,278 ETH, and $142M in cash and equivalents.
- Strategic Position: Eightco holds approximately 8% of the circulating supply of Worldcoin (WLD), making it the largest publicly disclosed institutional holder of the token. The company's strategy focuses on providing investors with exposure to AI, digital identity, and the creator economy.