Sam Altman's World Raises $52.5M in WLD Token Sale Led by Pantera Capital

World, the biometric identity startup co-founded by Sam Altman and Alex Blania, raised $52.5 million via a WLD token sale announced July 24, 2026. Pantera Capital led the round, with Bain Capital Crypto, Susquehanna Crypto, Selini Capital, and Eightco Holdings participating. Buyers face a 12-month lockup. Proceeds go to the Cayman Islands-based World Foundation. The project verifies identity through iris scans via Orb hardware.