Swiss equity tokenization specialist Aktionariat AG has partnered with digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus SA, according to a joint announcement on today. The collaboration aims to advance the tokenization of Swiss companies’ equity and offer enhanced trading solutions through Taurus’ digital exchange platform.
Under the agreement, Taurus will offer services for select Ethereum-based tokenized shares issued by Aktionariat. In return, Aktionariat will give its client companies access to list their tokenized shares on Taurus Digital eXchange (TDX), a platform designed for institutional and retail investors. The project is set to launch in November.
The partnership seeks to boost liquidity and unlock value for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing access to TDX’s network of banks, professional investors, and retail clients. Aktionariat specializes in tokenizing shares, allowing companies to offer digital assets that represent real-world value, such as equity, real estate, and bonds.
One of the first firms to utilize this joint platform is RealUnit, a crypto-focused investment firm that tokenized its shares with Aktionariat in April 2022. The new platform will allow RealUnit investors to choose between traditional bearer shares and Ethereum-based tokenized shares.
“Being admitted to trade on TDX is a natural next step in our journey to increase accessibility and liquidity for our investors,” said Dani Stüssi, CEO of RealUnit Schweiz AG.
Aktionariat uses blockchain technology to connect investors with startups through tools like Brokerbot, which enables the creation of a market for tokenized shares, and a portfolio app for crypto purchases. Taurus is a blockchain infrastructure firm that focuses on managing tokenized real-world assets, aiming to make private equity trading as easy as buying goods online.
The partnership aligns with Taurus’ vision of digitizing private markets and making private equity more accessible to investors.
