Securitize, a leader in blockchain-based tokenization, has announced plans to go public in the United States through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by Cantor Fitzgerald. The deal values the crypto-native firm at a $1.25 billion pre-money equity valuation and signals a major step toward bringing traditional finance fully onchain.
Once completed, the combined company will be renamed Securitize Corp. and trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SECZ. In a groundbreaking move, Securitize also plans to tokenize its own equity, integrating its technology directly into its capital structure.
Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo called the move “a defining moment for the future of finance.” He said the firm’s mission is to democratize capital markets by making them more transparent and efficient through tokenization. Domingo emphasized that the listing marks a new phase in making financial markets “operate at the speed of the internet.”
Founded in 2017, Securitize has become a key partner for major institutions entering the tokenization sector. The company is responsible for issuing BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, the first onchain Treasurys product to surpass $1 billion in assets. The broader tokenized Treasurys market now exceeds $8.5 billion, with real-world assets like corporate bonds, private credit, and stablecoins rapidly expanding.
To date, Securitize has tokenized over $4 billion in assets and estimates a $19 trillion opportunity across equities, fixed income, and alternative assets. Its vertically integrated approach sets it apart, as it holds multiple U.S. regulatory licenses, including transfer agent, broker-dealer, alternative trading system, investor advisor, and fund administrator.
As part of the public transaction, Securitize aims to raise $469 million in gross proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate product development. The capital will include a $225 million Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) from investors such as Arche, Borderless Capital, Hanwha Investment & Securities, InterVest, and ParaFi Capital. Citi and Cantor are serving as co-placement agents.
Existing shareholders including ARK Invest, BlackRock, Blockchain Capital, Hamilton Lane, Jump Crypto, and Morgan Stanley Investment Management will roll 100% of their stakes into the new company.
With this listing, Securitize is not only expanding its institutional reach but also setting a precedent for public companies integrating tokenization at the core of their operations. The move underscores how blockchain infrastructure is becoming central to modern capital markets.
