CurveBlock, a real estate development company that uses blockchain and security tokens to share profits with investors, has announced it is the first security token company in the UK to be accepted into a commercial bank accelerator programme.
CurveBlock’s platform uses blockchain technology to enable people to invest in property development projects in return for a share of the profit. It says the company’s acceptance into NatWest Bank’s accelerator programme reflects the paradigm shift in today’s banking industry and the financial shifts taking place in this digital age.
“Real estate development has historically been the playground of the rich,” said Gary Woodhead, co-founder and CEO of CurveBlock.
“CurveBlock aims to break that mould by bringing real estate development as an investment option to the masses so the mainstream market can participate in the single largest wealth-creating asset class in history.
“Banks have always been the stumbling block at the early stages in real estate development. CurveBlock is removing banks from this choke point by being a fully liquid company that can take advantage of all opportunities, regardless whether banks are loaning money or not. We are happy to partner with NatWest bank for the sales side of development.”
CurveBlock aims to be both ecologically and sociologically responsible. It will use reclaimed and repurposed materials as much as possible, as well as establish CurveBlock Helps as a nonprofit organisation to provide direct building support for low-income housing needs that will receive 5% of the profit from every development.
“CurveBlock has expert teams in place, which includes identifying opportunities for short and long-term real estate development,” concluded Mr. Woodhead. “We have attorneys for the compliant security token structure and a development team to work on the smart contract and platform build out.”