Swiss equity token specialist Aktionariat AG has formed a partnership with securities firm Taurus SA to allow tokenized Swiss SMEs to trade on Taurus’ Digital Exchange (TDX). The collaboration is intended to address liquidity issues faced by SMEs with tokenized equity, providing them access to a broader network of investors.
Under the agreement, Aktionariat will assist its client companies in transitioning to TDX as they grow and meet the platform’s admission criteria. Taurus, in turn, will support tokenized shares issued by Aktionariat on the Ethereum blockchain, leveraging its institutional-grade trading infrastructure.
Expanding Access to Licensed Marketplaces
Aktionariat has developed a platform that helps Swiss companies tokenize their equity, with over 70 companies and 30,000 shareholders using its tools. While Aktionariat’s services enable the sale and informal trading of security tokens, CEO Murat Ögat emphasized that access to licensed marketplaces has been limited: “Taurus fills this gap with its digital marketplace, providing value to our clients and strengthening the offering for their investors.”
Taurus, which operates TDX, will bring the shares tokenized by Aktionariat to its marketplace, aiming to help companies tap into a wider investor base. TDX’s features include access to banks, professional investors, and retail clients, offering companies an opportunity to improve liquidity.
RealUnit Among First Companies Expected to Trade on TDX
One of the first companies expected to take advantage of this partnership is RealUnit Schweiz AG, an investment company that tokenized its shares in 2022 using Aktionariat’s tools. RealUnit’s CEO, Dani Stüssi, noted that trading on TDX will help the company increase liquidity for its investors.
RealUnit’s tokenized shares are stored in Ethereum-based wallets, and the company offers both traditional bearer shares and registered shares as tokens. RealUnit plans to be among the first to list on TDX, with other companies expected to follow in 2025.
Supporting Private Equity Tokenization
Victor Busson, Chief Marketing Officer at Taurus, explained that the collaboration is intended to build a stronger ecosystem for both issuers and investors. The partnership aligns with Taurus’ objective to digitize private markets and make private equity more accessible.
Aktionariat and Taurus expect their collaboration to go live in November 2024, enabling tokenized Swiss SMEs to begin trading on TDX. This initiative offers smaller companies an alternative route to access capital markets and manage liquidity through blockchain-based financing solutions.
About Taurus SA and Aktionariat AG
Taurus SA, founded in 2018, provides digital asset infrastructure, including tools for issuing, custody, and trading digital assets like cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities. Aktionariat AG, established in 2020, specializes in helping Swiss companies tokenize their equity and manage shareholder relations via blockchain technology. The partnership is designed to bring greater accessibility and liquidity to tokenized SMEs through TDX.
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