Securitize launches new fund service, surpasses $1b in on-chain assets

Securitize Inc., a platform specializing in real-world asset tokenization, has introduced a new fund management service called Securitize Fund Services.

According to the statement made by the company, the platform announced this development after tokenized assets on the blockchain exceeded $ 1 billion.

Tokenization allows traditional assets such as real estate or stocks to be converted into digital tokens, making them accessible on the blockchain. This process can make the management and trading of these assets more efficient by providing transparency, security and real-time updates.

Securitize is proud to announce the launch of Securitize Fund Services, extending our platform with a comprehensive fund management solution. 💼

This marks a significant step forward in delivering a unified, end-to-end solution that combines primary market and secondary trading… pic.twitter.com/eneRfigzbM

— Securitize (@Securitize) 31 October 2024

Securitize’s platform is designed to support institutional investors from both traditional finance and decentralized finance firms who want to manage assets on-chain.

According to the statement, the new Securitization Fund Services aim to address gaps in traditional fund management, particularly in processes such as investor participation and calculation of fund net asset value.

At the beginning of October, Securitize integrated Zero Hash to help qualified investors subscribe to BlackRock’s tokenized fund using its USDC (USDC) stablecoin. Thanks to this partnership, institutional investors will be able to purchase the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, where Zero Hash will perform the conversion to US dollars.

TradFi incentives

With Securitization Fund Services, institutional clients, including private equity firms and investment managers, gain a more streamlined approach to managing tokenized assets, from capital raising to secondary trading.

By combining these services on a single platform, Securitize aims to overcome challenges in traditional fund management, such as slow investor engagement and delayed reporting.

For example, with smart contracts (automated programs on the blockchain), tasks such as issuing tokens and tracking fund performance are faster and more accurate.

Securitize partnerships

According to the statement, Securitize has established partnerships with major asset managers such as BlackRock and Hamilton Lane, leading players in traditional finance. This interest is driven in part by blockchain’s flexibility, which can increase liquidity through faster transactions in secondary markets and allow real-world assets to integrate with decentralized finance protocols.

Securitize aims to advance the real-world asset landscape, making it easier for institutions to adopt blockchain technology for secure and transparent asset management and trading.