ARK tokenizes venture fund with Securitize, OpenAI and Anthropic on Ethereum

Ark Invest’s ARK Venture Fund is set to bring on‑chain exposure to private‑tech giants by partnering with Securitize.

ARK tokenizes venture fund: on‑chain exposure expands

The move places the fund’s equity on Ethereum, with a roadmap that could include Solana or Polygon. Cathie Wood highlighted that tokenization offers investors liquidity previously unavailable in venture capital.

“new frontier for capital markets,”

said a Securitize spokesperson, citing a projected ↑ $3bn market cap for the tokenized pool. OpenAI and Anthropic have secured stakes, signaling AI firms’ appetite for tokenized assets. Fees are expected to drop ↓ 0.5% relative to traditional structures, a benefit echoed by analysts at Reuters. Bloomberg notes that the initiative could reshape fundraising post‑pandemic era, as investors seek digital‑first solutions. The partnership may later extend to other blockchains, broadening the fund’s reach across the crypto ecosystem.

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