Securitize, Inc., a leading platform for tokenizing real-world assets, will become a publicly-listed company through a business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. The deal values Securitize at a $1.25 billion pre-money equity value, with all existing Securitize shareholders rolling 100% of their interests into the combined company. The transaction also includes $225 million in committed PIPE financing from new and existing institutional investors, as well as $244 million of cash held in trust, subject to closing adjustments. No existing shares will be sold as part of the transaction, and all current shareholders will be subject to a lock-up at closing. The boards of both companies have unanimously approved the deal, which is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending customary conditions and approvals. The announcement was made by Securitize, Inc.