Cathie Wood's ARK Invest is partnering with tokenization firm Securitize to bring its venture fund onto the blockchain, offering investors on-chain exposure to some of the most coveted private technology companies, including artificial intelligence leaders OpenAI and Anthropic.
Bringing Private Tech On-Chain
The ARK Venture Fund will be tokenized through Securitize, a platform that specializes in issuing and managing digital securities. The move aims to make stakes in high-demand, privately held companies more accessible to a broader pool of investors by placing exposure to them directly on-chain.
The fund holds positions in several closely watched firms at the frontier of the AI boom. By tokenizing the vehicle, ARK is offering a way for investors to gain exposure to businesses that are typically difficult to access outside of institutional or accredited channels.
Tokenization is opening the door to private companies that were once locked away from everyday investors.
Starting on Ethereum
The tokenized fund will launch first on Ethereum, with the possibility of expanding to additional blockchain networks over time. That approach mirrors a growing trend among asset managers who are increasingly turning to public blockchains as infrastructure for traditional and alternative investment products.
Securitize has become a prominent player in the real-world asset tokenization space, working with major financial institutions to move funds and securities on-chain. The collaboration with ARK adds a notable venture-focused product to that expanding lineup.
Key details of the initiative include:
- Exposure to private tech names such as OpenAI and Anthropic
- Initial deployment on the Ethereum blockchain
- Potential expansion to other networks in the future
The partnership underscores how tokenization is steadily reshaping how investors can access private markets, blending the appeal of high-growth technology companies with the flexibility of blockchain-based ownership.