Securitize is a digital asset securities firm that provides a platform for the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). The company facilitates the issuance, management, and trading of digital securities on the blockchain, aiming to increase access and liquidity for alternative assets. ^[1]

Overview

Founded in November 2017 by Carlos Domingo and Jamie Finn, Securitize was established to digitize global private capital markets. The company's platform is designed to support the entire lifecycle of a digital security, from initial issuance and capital formation to ongoing administration, investor management, and potential secondary trading. Securitize operates with a focus on regulatory compliance, holding several registrations with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and membership with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). ^[1]

The firm serves a diverse client base that includes traditional asset managers seeking to bring funds on-chain, as well as web3 organizations and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) looking for regulated, yield-generating investment products. The company's stated mission is to "Tokenize the World," reflecting its goal of making private market assets more accessible to a broader range of investors through blockchain technology.

As of October 2025, the company reported that over $4 billion had been invested through its platform, which served more than 575,000 investor accounts across over 100 countries. ^{[2] [3]}

According to a Q3 2025 report from the analytics firm Messari, Securitize held a 31% market share in the RWA tokenization sector for the period of September 2024 to August 2025, positioning it as the market leader. Key competitors identified in the report included Tether (22%), Centrifuge (18%), and Ondo (11%). In a public statement, CEO Carlos Domingo commented on the potential scale of the market, stating, "I think is more like $400T of assets but we are not going to let $100T more or less get on the way of tokenizing the world." ^[3]

History

The concept behind Securitize originated in December 2016 when Carlos Domingo and his partners at SPiCE VC began exploring the creation of digital securities. This led to the formal co-founding of Securitize, Inc. by Domingo and Jamie Finn in November 2017. The company achieved a significant regulatory milestone in August 2019 when its subsidiary, Securitize, LLC, became an SEC Registered Transfer Agent capable of operating on the blockchain. ^[1]

In December 2020, CB Insights recognized Securitize as one of the top 50 global innovators in blockchain technology, an accolade it received again in March 2022. The company facilitated the tokenization of the first public shares for the company Exodus in March 2021 and, in the same month, issued the first credit-rated security token in Japan. Toward the end of 2021, the first tokenized S&P Index Funds were launched on its platform. ^[1]

Securitize expanded its operational capabilities through strategic acquisitions. In February 2022, it acquired Pacific Stock Transfer, which positioned the company as one of the top ten largest stock transfer agents in the United States by number of clients. This was followed by the acquisition of Onramp Invest, a digital asset wealth platform, in August 2023. ^[1]

Throughout 2022 and 2023, the company launched several high-profile tokenized funds. In September 2022, it introduced a fund providing tokenized exposure to a KKR private equity fund, a first of its kind in the U.S. In September 2023, it launched tokenized feeder funds for three of Hamilton Lane's funds, covering direct equity, senior credit, and secondaries. The company also expanded its operations into Europe in July 2023 and received approval from the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) to operate as an Investment Firm in December 2024. ^[1]

A major development occurred in March 2024 when BlackRock launched its first tokenized fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), on the Ethereum network, selecting Securitize as its transfer agent and platform partner. Concurrently, BlackRock made a strategic investment in Securitize. The BUIDL fund later surpassed $1 billion in assets under management in March 2025. In January 2025, Securitize partnered with Apollo Global Management to launch tokenized access to one of its credit funds. The company's growth and influence were recognized by its inclusion on Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies in March 2024 and Forbes' 2025 Fintech 50 list in February 2025. ^[1]

In the latter half of 2025, Securitize continued its expansion. On September 25, it announced the extension of its tokenized fund offerings to the Sei Network. On October 2, it revealed an agreement with FG Nexus to natively tokenize its public shares on the Ethereum blockchain. On October 6, the company announced a strategic investment from ARK Invest, which added Securitize to its ARK Venture Fund portfolio. Later that month, on October 22, Securitize launched the Securitize MCP Server, a new technology designed to connect AI systems with on-chain asset data. ^{[2] [3]}

Technology

Tokenization Platform

Securitize's core technology is a platform that facilitates tokenization, the process of creating a digital representation of an asset's ownership rights on a blockchain. This involves issuing digital asset securities, often referred to as security tokens, which are programmed with the rules and regulations of the underlying asset. The platform utilizes smart contracts to automate and enforce these rules, enabling features such as instant settlement for transfers and trades. This aims to reduce the counterparty risk and settlement delays often associated with traditional financial markets. The platform is designed to manage the full lifecycle of these digital securities, including issuance, dividend or interest distribution, and corporate actions. ^[2]

Blockchain Support

The Securitize platform is multi-chain, providing issuers with the flexibility to deploy their tokenized assets on various public blockchains. The company has integrated its technology with several major networks to support a wide range of applications and ecosystems. Supported blockchains include:

• Ethereum
• Polygon
• Avalanche
• Aptos
• Solana
• Ink
• Sei Network ^{[1] [2]}

Securitize MCP Server

On October 22, 2025, Securitize announced the launch of the Securitize MCP (Machine-to-Contract Protocol) Server. This technology acts as a gateway to tokenized asset data, designed to provide artificial intelligence agents, enterprise systems, and other automated tools with secure, real-time, and standardized access to on-chain information. The server aims to bridge the gap between AI systems and the growing ecosystem of tokenized real-world assets, enabling more sophisticated data analysis and automated interactions with digital securities. ^[3]

Services

Securitize structures its business around three primary service areas: investing, tokenizing, and advising. ^[2]

For Investors

Through its subsidiary Securitize Markets, LLC, the company operates an SEC-registered Alternative Trading System (ATS). This platform provides a marketplace for investors to discover, purchase, and trade a variety of tokenized real-world assets. The offerings cater to different investor classifications, including retail, accredited, and qualified purchasers, depending on the specific asset's regulatory requirements. Available assets include private equity, private credit, U.S. Treasuries, and crypto index funds. ^[2]

For Issuers

Securitize offers an institutional-grade service for asset managers and other entities to bring their funds and assets on-chain. This includes end-to-end fund tokenization services, which convert traditional financial assets into digital tokens. The company also provides specialized fund administration and accounting services tailored for on-chain assets, managing the unique operational requirements of tokenized investment vehicles. ^[2]

For Advisors

The company provides solutions for wealth managers and financial advisors to integrate digital assets into their clients' portfolios. This includes enabling access to institutional-quality alternative investments that were previously difficult for individual investors to access. Securitize also offers access to various crypto strategies, such as those focused on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), as well as Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs). It is noted that crypto services are provided by a third party, Zero Hash, and are not affiliated with Securitize Markets, LLC. ^[2]

Partnerships and Key Offerings

Securitize has established partnerships with some of the world's largest asset managers to tokenize their investment funds. Key institutional partners include BlackRock, KKR, Hamilton Lane, Morgan Stanley, VanEck, Apollo, WisdomTree, and Arca. ^[2]

Notable tokenized funds and assets available through the Securitize platform include:

• BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL): The first tokenized fund issued by BlackRock on a public blockchain. It is designed for qualified purchasers and has a minimum investment of $5 million.
• KKR Health Care Strategic Growth II Securitize Fund: A tokenized feeder fund providing access to KKR's private equity strategy focused on the healthcare sector.
• Hamilton Lane Funds: A suite of tokenized funds offering access to various private market strategies, including the Senior Credit Opportunities Fund, Secondary VI Fund, and Equity Opportunities Fund V.
• Securitize Tokenized Apollo Diversified Credit Fund: An evergreen credit fund from Apollo Global Management, providing exposure to a diversified portfolio of credit instruments.
• VanEck Treasury Fund & Arca U.S. Treasury Fund: Tokenized funds that offer investors on-chain exposure to U.S. Treasury securities.
• FG Nexus Inc. (FGNX): The first public company stock to be issued natively as a digital asset security on the Ethereum blockchain through Securitize's platform.

These offerings represent a range of asset classes, from private equity and credit to public stocks and government securities, made accessible in a tokenized format. ^[2]

Corporate Information

Leadership and Governance

Securitize was co-founded by Carlos Domingo, who serves as CEO, and Jamie Finn. The company's leadership team includes executives with backgrounds in finance, technology, and law. ^[1]

Leadership Team:

• Billy Miller: Chief Operating Officer
• Jorge Serna: Chief Product Officer & Chief Technology Officer
• Joe Nikolson: CEO & Chief Compliance Officer, Securitize Markets
• Francisco Flores: Chief Financial Officer
• Georgia Quinn: Chief Legal Officer

Board of Directors: The board includes representatives from Securitize and its major strategic investors.

• Carlos Domingo: Chairman (CEO & Co-founder, Securitize)
• Jon Steel: Managing Director, BlackRock
• W Bradford Stephens: Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Blockchain Capital
• Pedro Teixeira: Managing Director & Co-Head of Tactical Value, Morgan Stanley Investment Management
• Tal Elyashiv: Managing Partner & Co-Founder, SPiCE VC
• Chris Bruner: Chief Product Officer, Tradeweb

Advisory Board: The advisory board is chaired by a former SEC director and includes former executives from major financial and technology firms.

• Brett Redfearn (Chairman): Former Director, Division of Trading & Markets at the U.S. SEC
• Dick Costolo: Former CEO, Twitter
• Donna Redel: Former Chairwoman, New York Commodities Exchange
• Manolo Sanchez: Former Chairman & CEO, BBVA Compass

Regulatory Compliance

Securitize emphasizes its regulated status within the U.S. financial system. Its corporate structure includes several registered entities:

• Securitize, LLC: Registered with the SEC as a transfer agent.
• Securitize Markets, LLC: An SEC-registered broker-dealer, a member of FINRA and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), and an SEC-registered Alternative Trading System (ATS).
• Securitize Credit, LLC: An Exempt Reporting Adviser filing with the SEC.

The company also holds regulatory approval in other jurisdictions, including its status as an Investment Firm authorized by the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). It is specified that crypto assets offered through its platform are handled by a third party, Zero Hash, and are not protected by SIPC or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ^{[2] [1]}

Acquisitions

• Pacific Stock Transfer: Acquired in February 2022, this acquisition helped Securitize integrate traditional transfer agent services with its digital capabilities.
• Onramp Invest: Acquired in August 2023, this purchase expanded Securitize's offerings for financial advisors and wealth managers. ^[1]

Investors

Securitize is backed by a consortium of venture capital firms and strategic corporate investors from both the traditional finance and blockchain industries. Key investors include BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, ARK Invest, Blockchain Capital, Coinbase Ventures, SPiCE VC, Ripple, Ava Labs, Mouro Capital, MUFG, Nomura, and Sony Financial Ventures. ^{[1] [3]}