Sam Altman's Identity Startup World Raises $52.5 Million

World, a startup co-founded by Sam Altman and Alex Blania, raised $52.5 million by selling digital tokens to investors, announced July 24, 2026. Pantera Capital led the investment, joined by Bain Capital Crypto, Susquehanna Crypto, Selini Capital, and Eightco Holdings. Buyers cannot sell their tokens for 12 months. The money goes to the World Foundation in the Cayman Islands. World confirms people's identities by scanning their eyes with a device called the Orb.