Securitize, a leading provider of tokenization infrastructure for Wall Street firms, expects to raise approximately $400 million as it prepares to go public through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT), a special purpose acquisition company backed by Cantor Fitzgerald. The transaction is expected to close July 1, pending shareholder approval June 29 and other customary closing conditions.

Market Context

The deal arrives as tokenization of real-world assets has emerged as one of Wall Street's most significant digital asset initiatives. According to rwa.xyz, the market for tokenized real-world assets excluding stablecoins has grown to more than $30 billion. Boston Consulting Group and Ripple project this space could expand to $18.9 trillion by 2033, representing a transformative opportunity for infrastructure providers positioned to capture institutional demand.

Analysis

Securitize has established itself as a key player in the tokenization ecosystem, counts major asset managers including BlackRock and Ark Invest among its backers. The firm provides blockchain-based issuance infrastructure for traditional investment products from clients such as Apollo, KKR, Hamilton Lane and VanEck. Beyond supporting existing clients, Securitize is helping the New York Stock Exchange build its tokenized securities platform launched earlier this year. CEO Carlos Domingo highlighted the shift in institutional sentiment: "When we started more than eight years ago, the idea that major institutions would embrace tokenized securities was still largely theoretical. Today, tokenization is moving into the mainstream." Cantor Equity Partners II shares rose 8% following announcement of the lower-than-expected redemption rates.

Key Numbers

- $400 million in gross proceeds expected from the SPAC merger

- CEPT shares up 8% on news of reduced redemptions

- $30 billion+ market for tokenized real-world assets (excluding stablecoins)

- $18.9 trillion projected tokenization market by 2033 per Boston Consulting Group and Ripple

What to Watch

Shareholder approval votes scheduled for June 29 will be the critical near-term catalyst. If approved, trading under ticker SECZ begins July 2 on the NYSE. Institutional adoption rates for tokenized securities and regulatory clarity around blockchain-based assets will determine whether Securitize can capture the projected market expansion.