Securitize Corp. and Socios.com announced a strategic partnership to tokenize minority equity interests in professional sports teams under the Socios Equity Token brand, operating through Securitize's fully authorized European Trading Settlement System under the EU DLT Pilot Regime.
Securitize will manage regulated securities issuance, investor onboarding, ownership records, transfer controls and servicing through its regulated affiliates. Socios.com will manage sports industry relationships and develop the fan-facing engagement layer.
Professional sports franchises globally represent an estimated $500 billion in aggregate value, with ownership largely private and minority interests difficult to access or trade. The tokenized offerings aim to expand distribution and enable price discovery across both retail and institutional investors.
Socios.com has previously issued Fan Token digital assets with over 70 sports organizations including Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, AC Milan, Argentina and Portugal. Fan Tokens focus on fan engagement and utility, while Socios Equity Tokens will represent regulated financial interests.
All tokenized equity offerings require club approvals and will adhere to jurisdictional restrictions and established financial and sports governance frameworks.
