ARK Invest Tokenizes Flagship Venture Fund on Ethereum to Expand Retail Investor Access
September 28, 2026
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has partnered with Securitize to launch tokenized shares of its venture fund on Ethereum, opening private market access to U.S. retail investors with a $500 minimum.
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ARK Invest Partners With Securitize to Launch Tokenized Venture Fund on Ethereum
September 26, 2026
ARK Invest has partnered with Securitize to bring its private venture fund to the Ethereum blockchain, marking a key milestone in real-world asset tokenization while maintaining traditional venture lock-up periods.
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Tenka Secures Pre-Seed Capital Led by Maven 11 to Build Secondary Market Infrastructure for Asset-Backed Finance
September 20, 2026
Tenka has closed its pre-seed funding round led by Maven 11, with participation from Gami Capital. The capital will fund market infrastructure that brings secondary market liquidity to the asset-backed finance sector.
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Crypto Under Pressure: How AI Draws Capital Away and Heightens Security Risks
September 16, 2026
Phemex CEO Federico Variola warns that artificial intelligence has negatively impacted the crypto industry by diverting venture capital and empowering cybercriminals with advanced tools.
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ARK Invest Files SEC Application for Tokenized Venture Fund Share Class
September 9, 2026
ARK Investment Management has submitted an exemptive application to the SEC seeking approval to issue a tokenized share class for its venture fund, using blockchain recordkeeping and ATS trading platforms.
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Robinhood Launches $200 Million Venture Fund Offering Retail Access to Y Combinator Startups
August 21, 2026
Robinhood launches Robinhood Ventures Fund II (RVII), targeting $200 million to give retail investors access to early-stage Y Combinator startups on the NYSE.
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Robinhood Expands Retail Access to Private Equity with $200 Million Fund IPO
August 17, 2026
Robinhood Ventures Fund II priced a $200 million IPO to offer everyday retail investors access to late-stage private companies and venture capital opportunities on the NYSE.
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