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Alpaca Secures $135 Million for Tokenized Equity Trading Infrastructure, according to The Block’s coverage, aiming to expand its tokenized stock infrastructure. This platform facilitates fractional ownership and programmable trading of traditional equities on blockchain networks. The investment round included Silicon Valley investors such as a16z and GIC — showing continued venture confidence in the fast-growing tokenized equities technology.
The $135 million raise involved major players like Tiger Global and Coinbase Ventures, boosting Alpaca’s funding base and strategic partnerships. That follows a $50 million Series A raise in 2024 that helped build Alpaca’s initial platform. This round significantly lifts Alpaca’s market valuation to around $700 million, a move that will fund infrastructure upgrades, compliance efforts, and expand cross-market integrations for U.S. and Asian equities.
Technical Infrastructure of Tokenized Stocks
Alpaca’s platform issues blockchain-based digital tokens representing securities shares, compliant with Securitize’s token standards. It supports programmable trading, on-chain settlements, and 24/7 market access — breaking traditional stock exchange hours. By cutting settlement times from days to minutes, this setup improves capital efficiency. Also, Alpaca integrates with blockchain protocols like Solana and Avalanche, allowing it to offer services beyond classic custodial restrictions.
Regulatory Compliance and Market Access
Alpaca complies with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules by registering as a broker-dealer and operating under SEC-registered alternative trading system guidelines, outlined in public filings.
Industry Context and Competition
Published research from shows the tokenized stock market surpassed $2 billion in total issuance volume by mid-2026, driven by growing investor demand for digital securities.
Implications for Global Equity Markets
The $135 million capital raise places Alpaca at the forefront of integrating traditional equities with blockchain innovation, according to industry.
For more industry insights, see coverage on Securitize Tokenizes $295 Million in Stock on Solana and how tokenized equity platforms are transforming market accessmarket.