Securitize Inc., a prominent player in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has announced the launch of Securitize Fund Services. This new platform, introduced alongside the company surpassing $1 billion in tokenized assets on-chain, is designed to address inefficiencies in traditional fund administration by offering a fully integrated system for token issuance, capital raising, secondary trading on a regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS), transfer agent services, and comprehensive fund administration capabilities.
The new platform addresses several longstanding challenges in traditional fund administration, including complex and duplicative investor onboarding, delays in fund Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, and limited flexibility in on-demand securities issuance. By digitalizing investor onboarding and automating workflows through smart contracts, Securitize is aiming to streamline these processes and offer clients a more efficient experience. The platform also supports on-demand issuance and redemption of tokenized securities, adding a level of flexibility to fund management.
Expanding Tokenization Services to Institutional Investors
Securitize’s enhanced capabilities reflect the company’s focus on providing a unified solution for both traditional finance (TradFi) and web3-native firms. This integration enables institutional investors, including private equity firms and asset managers, to manage tokenized assets within a secure, compliant framework while accessing liquidity in secondary markets. The launch supports clients looking to manage their treasuries on-chain, optimize yield, and leverage decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
The platform already counts major asset management firms such as BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, and KKR among its partners, with Securitize delivering tokenization services that cover the entire asset lifecycle, from origination to custody. Carlos Domingo, CEO and Co-founder of Securitize, highlighted the value of this unified platform, emphasizing that Securitize Fund Services brings together the company’s expertise across tokenization, primary and secondary sales, transfer agent services, and now fund administration, all within one streamlined platform.
Hamilton Lane’s Head of Digital Assets, Victor Jung, noted that integrating fund administration with tokenization services aligns with Hamilton Lane’s goal of making private markets more accessible. Jung pointed to Securitize’s platform as a potential pathway for investors seeking efficient access to Hamilton Lane funds through tokenization.
Comprehensive Features for RWA Management
Securitize Fund Services incorporates several key features aimed at simplifying the management of tokenized real-world assets:
- Primary Marketplace: Allows companies and funds to raise capital through compliant digital securities offerings.
- Secondary Trading: Provides regulated ATS access for secure and compliant trading of tokenized assets.
- Tokenization Services: Transforms traditional assets into digital securities with enhanced transparency and accessibility.
- Transfer Agent Services: Manages securities record-keeping and compliance with robust regulatory oversight.
- Fund Administration: Delivers integrated fund administration solutions that connect seamlessly with Securitize’s other services, supporting institutional clients in managing tokenized funds.
By offering these integrated services, Securitize aims to simplify compliance and reporting for issuers, streamline investor relations, and unlock new on-chain capabilities such as USDC in-kind investments, borrowing, and lending.
This launch represents Securitize’s continued commitment to advancing RWA tokenization and creating more accessible and efficient methods for managing and trading tokenized assets. The company’s platform now offers end-to-end services that facilitate the entire investment process, from initial fundraising and primary issuance to fund administration and secondary trading.
About Securitize
Securitize is a leader in tokenizing real-world assets, partnering with major asset managers including BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, and KKR. The company operates as a SEC-registered broker-dealer, digital transfer agent, and operator of a SEC-regulated ATS.
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