ParaFi Capital Tokenizes Venture Fund on Avalanche, Aims to Democratize Investment Access

September 13, 2024
ParaFi Capital Tokenizes Venture Fund on Avalanche, Aims to Democratize Investment Access
  • The firm is shifting from merely investing in tokenization technology to actively implementing it within its operations.

  • This tokenization process lowers investment barriers, enabling broader participation beyond just institutional or wealthy investors.

  • The market for tokenized real-world assets has exceeded $10.9 billion, driven by rising demand for private loans and U.S. Treasury debt.

  • Ben Forman, ParaFi's Founder, emphasized the firm's commitment to using tokenization technology to streamline settlement processes and enhance operational efficiency.

  • By tokenizing its fund, ParaFi aims to attract a wider range of investors, including endowments, foundations, and family offices, thereby broadening its existing institutional investor base.

  • ParaFi Capital has initiated the tokenization of part of its venture fund on the Avalanche blockchain in partnership with Securitize.

  • Tokenized interests from ParaFi's fund will be tradable on Securitize Markets, allowing investors to leverage Securitize Credit's borrowing and lending capabilities.

  • Recently, ParaFi raised $120 million to acquire stakes in various digital asset funds, solidifying its position as a significant player in the tokenization of real-world assets.

  • According to a recent Bloomberg report, this tokenization will facilitate digital trading of part of the fund.

  • The trend of fund tokenization is gaining momentum, with firms like BlackRock also exploring blockchain integration for their investment products.

  • Avalanche was selected for its Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility, fast transaction finality, low fees, and a growing ecosystem of tokenized assets.

  • Securitize, which has managed over $950 million in tokenized investments, has a proven track record of facilitating the transition of traditional assets to blockchain.

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