Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has introduced a tokenized iteration of the ARK Venture Fund on the Ethereum blockchain in collaboration with Securitize. This move enables qualified investors to gain blockchain-based access to a curated mix of public and private technology firms.
Bringing OpenAI and Anthropic Onchain via ARKVX
Operating as an actively managed interval fund, ARKVX focuses on long-term capital growth through investments in companies driving disruptive innovation. Its current portfolio features holdings in prominent enterprises such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Databricks, though these allocations may shift over time.
Eligible participants can utilize Securitize to acquire tokenized interests that represent their stake in ARKVX. This initiative does not tokenize the individual underlying portfolio companies, nor does it immediately open the asset up for unrestricted trading. Ethereum supports the product at its initial debut, with Securitize managing both the onchain issuance and the user experience. Additional blockchain networks may be integrated following the initial Ethereum launch, according to reports.
Wood noted that bringing ARKVX onchain aligns with ARK’s broader mission to expand access to technology-centric investment opportunities, calling the tokenization process a fresh pathway into public and private markets.
Expanding the ARK Invest and Securitize Partnership
This release builds upon ARK Invest’s $10 million strategic investment in Securitize, which took place in October 2025. That partnership focused on regulated tokenized securities and bringing additional investment products onto blockchain infrastructure.
Securitize will provide daily net asset values (NAVs) and facilitate the trading of eligible fund interests across blockchain-based markets. Even so, investor participation remains strictly governed by applicable eligibility criteria and regulatory frameworks.
Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, highlighted that this structure bundles exposure to multiple private technology companies into a single fund. As a result, investors acquire fund-level exposure instead of directly owning shares in the underlying private companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ARKVX fund?
ARKVX is an actively managed interval fund launched by Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest that seeks long-term capital growth through investments in disruptive technology companies, including private firms like OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Databricks.
Which blockchain network is hosting the tokenized fund at launch?
The tokenized ARKVX fund is debuting on the Ethereum blockchain, with the possibility of expanding to additional blockchain networks in the future.
Who manages the onchain issuance for ARKVX?
Securitize handles the onchain issuance, daily net asset values (NAVs), and the overall investor experience on the blockchain.
Does this launch mean the individual portfolio companies are tokenized?
No. The tokenization represents interests in the ARKVX fund itself rather than direct ownership of the individual portfolio companies or their underlying shares.
Who is eligible to invest in the tokenized ARKVX fund?
Access is limited to qualified and eligible investors who meet specific regulatory restrictions and eligibility criteria.