• Securitize is merging with Cantor Equity Partners II to debut on the Nasdaq at a $1.25 billion valuation.
• The deal positions Securitize as the first tokenization-focused company to go public.
• The merger is projected to generate up to $469 million to expand its blockchain-based finance services.
Securitize merges with Cantor Equity Partners II in a $1.25 billion deal that will take the tokenization firm public. The merger will result in the formation of Securitize Corp., expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “SECZ” in early 2026.
Securitize’s Merger Sets Stage for $1.25 billion Valuation
Securitize is preparing to go public through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) backed by Cantor Fitzgerald. The deal places Securitize at a pre-money valuation of $1.25 billion, marking a major step toward becoming the first publicly traded company focused on securities tokenization.
Once finalized, the combined firm will operate as Securitize Corp. and trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker SECZ. The agreement positions the company to expand within the growing real-world asset (RWA) sector.
Leadership Views and Strategic Vision for Onchain Growth
Securitize added that it will tokenize its own equity as part of the listing in a bid to demonstrate how ownership and trading can fully move on-chain.
The firm’s Co-Founder and CEO, Carlos Domingo, described the deal as a pivotal moment for the company and the broader financial landscape. He said the firm was founded to make capital markets fairer, faster, and more accessible through tokenization, bringing investment opportunities to more people. “This is the next chapter in making financial markets operate at the speed of the internet and is another step in our mission to bring the next generation of finance on-chain and tokenize the world”, Domingo said.
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Brandon Lutnick shared that the merger reflects confidence in blockchain’s ability to reshape global finance. He noted that Securitize’s consistent performance and major partnerships illustrate how tokenization can become a core part of future capital markets.
The transaction also includes $225 million in PIPE financing led by Arche, Borderless Capital, Hanwha Investment & Securities, InterVest, and ParaFi Capital. Combined with $244 million held in Cantor’s trust account, the deal could generate up to $469 million in proceeds for Securitize, assuming no redemptions.
Current investors such as BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, ARK Invest, Tradeweb Markets, and Morgan Stanley Investment Management will maintain their full holdings in the merged company, with no shares being sold before completion.
Expanding Tokenization Capabilities and Industry Partnerships
Securitize operates one of the most advanced infrastructures in digital asset tokenization, offering regulated services that cover the entire lifecycle of issuing and managing tokenized securities. It remains the only platform with SEC-registered entities across transfer agency, brokerage, fund administration, and an alternative trading system.
The company claims to have processed more than $4 billion in tokenized assets through partnerships with asset managers such as BlackRock, VanEck, and KKR. Among its milestones are KKR’s Health Care Strategic Growth Fund II, the first tokenized fund from a major investment firm, and BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, which became the largest tokenized real-world asset globally in 2024.
Capital from the merger will be used to strengthen Securitize’s balance sheet, drive global expansion, and increase institutional adoption of tokenized assets. Citigroup Global Markets is advising Securitize, while Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. advises CEPT. Both firms also serve as co-placement agents for the PIPE. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory review, marking a significant step toward Securitize’s Nasdaq debut.
