Securitize is set to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on July 2 under the ticker “SECZ,” following final approval of its merger with special purpose acquisition company Cantor Equity Partners II. The deal, backed by Cantor shareholders, is expected to close Wednesday and will result in the combined entity operating as Securitize Corp.
Capital raise signals strong market backing
The transaction brings in roughly $400 million in capital, including a $225 million private investment, according to company filings. Redemptions remained relatively limited, with less than 30% of Cantor shareholders exiting their positions, allowing the company to retain more than 71% of the SPAC’s trust.
This outcome stands out in a market where SPAC mergers have often faced heavy redemptions, suggesting solid demand for the company’s tokenization-focused business model.
Expansion focused on tokenization infrastructure
Securitize said it plans to use the newly raised funds to scale its tokenization infrastructure, which converts traditional financial assets into blockchain-based instruments. The company aims to deepen its institutional reach and expand services across regulated markets in both the United States and Europe.
The firm already plays a key role in the real-world asset (RWA) sector, managing BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund, BUIDL, which has exceeded $3 billion in total value locked.
Institutional ties strengthen market position
Beyond BlackRock, Securitize has partnerships with major financial firms including Apollo, KKR, Hamilton Lane, and VanEck. These relationships place the company among the more established infrastructure providers bridging traditional finance with blockchain systems.
Recent activity has also highlighted deeper integration with large asset managers, including a $100 million liquidity facility linked to BlackRock through Securitize’s platform.
Rapid growth in real-world assets
The broader tokenization market has expanded quickly. Data shows the top 15 RWA protocols have grown by 128% over the past year, rising from $9.55 billion to $21.84 billion. By mid-2026, the wider RWA market has surpassed $43 billion, with tokenized funds—particularly those tied to U.S. Treasuries—making up a significant share.
Trading debut to test market sentiment
Benchmark Equity Research has set a $16 price target for Securitize, pointing to its regulatory coverage in both the United States and Europe as a differentiating factor.
The company’s public debut is expected to serve as a key signal for how traders view tokenization infrastructure as a standalone sector. Early price action in SECZ could reflect broader confidence in whether blockchain-based representations of real-world assets are seen as a lasting financial innovation or a short-term trend.
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