Securitize, the world’s largest tokenization platform for real-world assets (RWA), announced it will become a public company through a business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II (Nasdaq: CEPT). The transaction values Securitize at a $1.25 billion pre-money equity valuation. The combined entity will be renamed Securitize Corp. and list on the Nasdaq under the ticker “SECZ”.
Deal Structure and Capital Raised
According to the official announcement, Securitize has signed a definitive business combination agreement with Cantor Equity Partners II. The deal includes an upsized $225 million committed common stock PIPE financing and assumes $244 million in CEPT trust cash, together potentially delivering up to approximately $469 million in gross proceeds to Securitize. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Miami and New York, Securitize is one of the earliest licensed tokenization platforms. The company plans to tokenize its own equity to demonstrate onchain public trading, marking a symbolic milestone for the industry.
Top-Tier Institutional Backing
Existing investors including ARK Invest, BlackRock, and Morgan Stanley Investment Management have agreed to roll 100% of their interests into the new public company. The strong support from traditional financial giants underscores growing institutional confidence in the long-term potential of tokenized assets.
CEO Comments: ‘A Defining Moment’
Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, stated: “This is a defining moment for Securitize and for the future of finance. Tokenization will fundamentally transform how assets are issued, traded, and managed. We are at the beginning of a $19 trillion total addressable market.” He added that going public will allow the company to scale rapidly to meet surging demand from institutional clients.
Market Context and Outlook
The tokenization sector has been accelerating. RWA tokenization involves issuing traditional assets such as real estate, private equity, and commodities on blockchain, improving liquidity, transparency, and accessibility. Research firms project the tokenization market could reach between $16 trillion and $24 trillion by 2030. Securitize’s public listing is seen as a key inflection point from “proof of concept” to mainstream adoption.
Cantor Equity Partners II is a SPAC sponsored by financial services giant Cantor Fitzgerald. Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick has repeatedly voiced support for digital assets and blockchain technology. The merger gives Securitize deep Wall Street resources and credibility.
FAQs
• When will Securitize become a public company in the U.S.? The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to approvals.
• What valuation does the deal imply for Securitize? The business combination values Securitize at a $1.25 billion pre-money equity value.
• Will Securitize’s stock trade on a U.S. exchange? The combined company will list on Nasdaq under the ticker SECZ in the United States.
• How much capital will Securitize raise from the transaction? The deal is expected to deliver up to approximately $469 million of gross proceeds to Securitize.