Securitize, which collaborates with BlackRock, was established in 2017 as a blockchain company specializing in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). In July 2019, Securitize obtained SEC transfer agency registration. In 2022, Securitize provided tokenized investment funds for KKR in the United States. In 2023, it provided a tokenization channel for Hamilton Lane’s private credit fund, while also being available for qualified investors on the Polygon blockchain.
BlackRock Expands into Real-World Assets, Collaborates with Securitize to Launch Tokenized Fund