Key Takeaways
- • Securitize expands its tokenized fund platform to Solana blockchain, broadening infrastructure beyond existing networks to offer institutional investors multi-chain deployment optionality for real-world asset tokenization.
- • Securitize's proposed $1.25 billion SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II (Nasdaq: CEPT) is progressing toward expected closing on July 1, 2026, with approximately $400 million in gross proceeds and a $225 million PIPE commitment supporting the transaction.
- • Securitize manages $4+ billion in tokenized assets under management (as of November 2025), partnering with institutional-grade asset managers including Apollo, BlackRock, BNY Mellon, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and VanEck, positioning the combined entity as a leading real-world asset tokenization platform.
- • The SEC has declared effective the registration statement for the Securitize-CEPT merger, removing a regulatory hurdle and paving the way toward public market listing on NYSE following deal closure.
- • CEPT retained 71.5% of its trust through the transaction, with the combined business expected to deliver rapid revenue growth and establish a publicly-traded tokenization infrastructure provider serving institutional capital markets.
Summary
Securitize, Inc., which has announced a proposed business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT), is expanding its tokenized fund offerings to the Solana blockchain. The expansion represents a strategic infrastructure decision to broaden multi-chain access for institutional investors deploying capital through tokenized real-world asset funds, including the Securitize Tokenized AAA CLO (collateralized loan obligation) product.
The proposed merger between Securitize and CEPT, a special purpose acquisition company, is structured to raise approximately $400 million in gross proceeds and is expected to close on July 1, 2026. The transaction is supported by a $225 million PIPE (private investment in public equity) commitment and values the combined business at $1.25 billion. The SEC has declared effective the registration statement filed in connection with the merger, clearing a key regulatory milestone. Following closing, the combined entity is expected to list on the New York Stock Exchange, providing public market access for investors seeking exposure to institutional-grade tokenization infrastructure.
As of November 2025, Securitize manages over $4 billion in tokenized assets under management and has established partnerships with institutional asset managers including Apollo, BlackRock, BNY Mellon, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and VanEck. These partnerships underscore the platform's appeal to institutional capital allocators seeking to deploy assets through tokenized vehicles. The company has demonstrated significant revenue scaling, with projections indicating 10x revenue growth trajectory and 2026 revenue expectations detailed in the merger filings. Cantor Equity Partners II retained 71.5% of its trust through the transaction structure, aligning sponsor interests with post-merger performance.
The Solana expansion signals Securitize's commitment to multi-chain infrastructure deployment and addresses institutional demand for blockchain optionality in tokenized asset management. As tokenization of real-world assets gains regulatory clarity and institutional adoption accelerates, Securitize's position as a public company will provide transparency and accessibility for institutional and alternative asset managers evaluating participation in the tokenized finance ecosystem.
The proposed merger between Securitize and CEPT, a special purpose acquisition company, is structured to raise approximately $400 million in gross proceeds and is expected to close on July 1, 2026. The transaction is supported by a $225 million PIPE (private investment in public equity) commitment and values the combined business at $1.25 billion. The SEC has declared effective the registration statement filed in connection with the merger, clearing a key regulatory milestone. Following closing, the combined entity is expected to list on the New York Stock Exchange, providing public market access for investors seeking exposure to institutional-grade tokenization infrastructure.
As of November 2025, Securitize manages over $4 billion in tokenized assets under management and has established partnerships with institutional asset managers including Apollo, BlackRock, BNY Mellon, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and VanEck. These partnerships underscore the platform's appeal to institutional capital allocators seeking to deploy assets through tokenized vehicles. The company has demonstrated significant revenue scaling, with projections indicating 10x revenue growth trajectory and 2026 revenue expectations detailed in the merger filings. Cantor Equity Partners II retained 71.5% of its trust through the transaction structure, aligning sponsor interests with post-merger performance.
The Solana expansion signals Securitize's commitment to multi-chain infrastructure deployment and addresses institutional demand for blockchain optionality in tokenized asset management. As tokenization of real-world assets gains regulatory clarity and institutional adoption accelerates, Securitize's position as a public company will provide transparency and accessibility for institutional and alternative asset managers evaluating participation in the tokenized finance ecosystem.
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