Securitize, an infrastructure provider specializing in the tokenization of real-world assets, has recently taken a key step closer to becoming a publicly traded company. The Miami-based firm announced that its pending merger with Cantor Equity Partners II is now expected to deliver approximately $400 million in gross proceeds, combining the SPAC trust funds with related private investment commitments.
The transaction, initially outlined last year, involves Securitize combining with the Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald.
With shareholder redemptions coming in below 30 percent—meaning more than 70 percent of the trust was retained—the deal is positioned to provide substantial new capital.
This funding is slated to support the company’s expansion in the rapidly evolving tokenized asset sector.
Subject to approval by Cantor Equity Partners II shareholders at a special meeting scheduled for June 29, 2026, the business combination is anticipated to close on July 1.
Once completed, the resulting public entity, to be known as Securitize Corp., is expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on July 2 under the ticker symbol SECZ.
Carlos Domingo, co-founder and chief executive of Securitize, described the milestone as a reflection of broader industry momentum.
He noted that what began as a largely theoretical concept eight years ago has evolved into mainstream institutional adoption of tokenized securities.
Going public, he added, will enhance visibility, credibility, and access to resources needed to drive the next stage of growth.
Securitize has established itself as a key player in bringing traditional assets onto blockchain networks.
As of June 2026, the platform oversees more than $4 billion in tokenized assets under management.
Its client roster includes major institutional players such as Apollo, BlackRock, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and VanEck.
The company maintains regulated operations in both the United States—through entities including an SEC-registered broker-dealer and transfer agent—and in Europe via a fully authorized investment firm operating under the EU DLT Pilot Regime.
The capital raised through the merger is intended to strengthen Securitize’s balance sheet, accelerate commercial initiatives, scale customer adoption, and pursue additional growth opportunities in on-chain capital markets.
Tokenization continues to gain traction as institutions seek greater efficiency, transparency, and accessibility for assets ranging from funds and credit products to equities and real estate.
The original agreement, disclosed in late October 2025, valued Securitize at a $1.25 billion pre-money equity level, with existing investors—including BlackRock and ARK Invest—rolling over 100 percent of their stakes.
The updated projections reflect favorable redemption outcomes and previously secured private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing.
This development marks one of the first instances of a dedicated tokenization platform achieving a public listing, potentially serving as a bellwether for the sector’s maturation. As regulatory frameworks evolve and institutional interest in blockchain-based financial infrastructure grows, Securitize’s transition to public markets could potentially provide capital and a higher profile to further embed tokenized solutions within traditional finance.
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