Tylt Welcomes NFL Icon Larry Fitzgerald Jr. & Kal Somani as Investors
By Tylt Editorial Team
Feb 4, 2025
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At Tylt, we are building a future where crypto payments are seamless, accessible, and widely adopted at the retail level. Today, we are excited to share a major milestone in our journey—NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and renowned entrepreneur Kal Somani have joined Tylt as angel investors.
Their investment marks a strong vote of confidence in our vision, our technology, and our mission to make cryptocurrency a mainstream payment solution.
Who is Larry Fitzgerald Jr.?
If you follow American football, you already know the name Larry Fitzgerald Jr. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, playing 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and earning a reputation for excellence, leadership, and discipline. His achievements speak for themselves:
🏆 First-ballot Hall of Fame candidate (a rare honor in professional sports)
🏈 11-time Pro Bowl selection
🔥 2nd all-time in NFL receiving yards (right behind Jerry Rice)
🎖 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award winner for his charitable work
Beyond the field, Larry has made a name for himself as a savvy investor and entrepreneur, with a deep interest in emerging technologies and financial innovation—including cryptocurrency.
Kal Somani: A Visionary in Tech and Investment
Alongside Larry, Kal Somani has also joined Tylt as an angel investor. Kal is a prolific entrepreneur and investor, having successfully founded IntraEdge, a global technology services company.
His expertise spans business scaling, digital transformation, and fintech innovation, making him a perfect fit for Tylt’s mission. Over the years, he has backed numerous disruptive startups, always staying ahead of industry shifts. With Kal’s involvement, Tylt gains not only an investor but a strategic partner who understands the intersection of technology and finance.
Why This Matters for Tylt
Larry and Kal’s investment in Tylt is more than just funding—it’s a belief in the future of crypto payments. Their backgrounds in sports, business, and technology bring a unique perspective to our mission of driving crypto adoption at the retail level.
With their support, we’re doubling down on:
🚀 Expanding Tylt’s crypto payment infrastructure to reach global merchants and users
📈 Driving mass adoption of stablecoins for real-world transactions
⚡ Enhancing our P2P exchange and payment solutions for businesses and individuals
The Future of Crypto Payments
Larry and Kal join us at a pivotal moment in the crypto space. As digital payments evolve, more businesses and consumers are looking for secure, fast, and borderless alternatives to traditional finance. Tylt is leading this transformation by building a frictionless payment ecosystem, and this investment fuels our ability to scale and innovate.
In the coming weeks, we will be officially announcing their investment via a press release, but we couldn’t wait to share this exciting news with our community.
We’re just getting started. 🚀
Welcome to the future of payments. Welcome to Tylt.
The Future of Crypto Payments is Here
Be part of the movement backed by industry leaders. Start accepting crypto with Tylt today.
