Securitize is preparing for a $1.25 billion Nasdaq listing, marking a pivotal moment in the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology. The company plans to list under the ticker symbol “SECZ” and tokenize its own equity post-listing, transforming its publicly traded shares into native blockchain assets.
According to an Oct. 27 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Securitize has entered a definitive business combination agreement with Cantor Fitzgerald’s SPAC, Cantor Equity Partners II. The deal includes a $225 million private investment in public equity (PIPE), positioning the combined entity for a strong market debut.
This structure underscores Securitize’s ambition to redefine public ownership by integrating tokenized assets directly into the public equity market a move that could set a precedent for future digital asset listings.
Institutional backing and market confidence
Securitize’s Nasdaq ambitions are supported by an impressive roster of institutional investors. The $225 million PIPE is led by Arche and ParaFi Capital, signaling confidence in the commercial scalability of tokenized securities.
Notably, cornerstone investors such as BlackRock, ARK Invest, and Morgan Stanley Investment Management are rolling their entire stakes into the new entity instead of cashing out a rare show of long-term conviction. These institutions are not only investors but also active users of Securitize’s platform, employing its technology to digitize and distribute real-world assets on-chain.
The firm has already facilitated over $4.5 billion in tokenized securities issuance, according to RWA.xyz, collaborating with major asset managers like BlackRock, Apollo, and VanEck to tokenize private equity, credit, and real estate products.
Aligning with Nasdaq’s tokenized securities evolution
Securitize’s move comes amid a broader market shift toward tokenized equity infrastructure. Earlier in September, Nasdaq filed a proposal with the SEC to amend its rules, paving the way for tokenized securities trading on its main market.
By becoming the first company to list and tokenize its own shares, Securitize aims to bridge regulated capital markets with blockchain innovation offering a blueprint for the next generation of public equity ownership.