Securitize, a leading company in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), plans to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) through a merger with the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. According to Bloomberg, after the deal is completed, Securitize’s market capitalization could reach $1 billion.
This is reported by Finway
Merger Negotiations and Company Valuation
Currently, Securitize is in negotiations with the SPAC listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker CEPT, which was established by the investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald LP. Cantor Equity Partners II is led by Brandon Lutnick, son of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. At the IPO stage, this SPAC raised $240 million and additionally conducted a sponsorship placement of $5.8 million.
Following a potential merger, Securitize could achieve unicorn status. However, sources indicate that the negotiations are in the early stages and do not guarantee the completion of the deal. The parties are currently refraining from official comments.
“Securitize, which operates in the field of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, plans to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).”
Market Leadership in Tokenization and Partnerships
Securitize is developing a blockchain platform for tokenizing various assets and is already collaborating with giants like BlackRock. In particular, the company participated in the launch of the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL).
In May 2024, Securitize raised $47 million in investments. Subsequently, in 2025, broker Jump Crypto acquired a stake in the company, but details about the final valuations in these deals have not been disclosed.
As of October 2025, Securitize manages assets totaling $4.7 billion, which accounts for 24% of the RWA market. This positions the company among the industry leaders.
The news of a potential merger positively impacted CEPT’s stock prices, which rose by more than 12%:
Securitize is also involved in the development of the Converge blockchain.