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XCards Inc. secures $15 million in Series A funding to launch its Global Trust Infrastructure, led by Frank Zheng. This round supports the development of a unique NFC hardware token for hotel loyalty and access control.

PRIVATEAug 23, 2026about 4 hours ago

Amount Raised

$15 Million

Round Type

Series A

San JoseInformation TechnologyHospitalitySecurity

Investors

Kevin WangBo TangFrank Zheng

Description

XCards Inc. has announced the launch of its Global Trust Infrastructure (GTI), aimed at revolutionizing hotel membership and access control. The company has secured $15 million in Series A financing, led by Chairman Frank Zheng. XCards is focusing on a full-stack solution that enhances security while operating without centralized cloud synchronization

Company Information

Company

XCards

Location

San Jose, California, United States

About

XCards Inc. is pioneering a new approach to hotel membership and access via its Global Trust Infrastructure (GTI), which uses reusable NFC hardware to securely store credentials. Focused on enhancing physical security and data privacy, XCards aims to provide a robust solution designed for environments with unreliable network connectivity. The company targets the significant hotel loyalty and access control market with innovative technology that eliminates the need for cloud synchronization. With a team experienced in core infrastructure from major tech companies, XCards positions itself at the intersection of physical security and hospitality technology.

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Based on industry data
Typical timeline to Series B
Series A companies typically raise their next round in 10-18 months
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47% of Series A startups spend $400k or more per month on operations
VC-backed spending patterns
VC-backed companies spend 89% more on sales and 100% more on marketing than bootstrapped peers
Tech investment trends
83% of B2B companies plan digital investments, with 79% prioritizing customer experience tech

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