
Old Men, New Money®: Bitcoin, Blockchain & Tokenization Episode 16: Private Equity Tokenization: Democratizing Alternative Assets
Unlocking Private Equity: The Future of Tokenization
In this final episode of Module Four on Real World Asset Tokenization, Ali Davoudi discusses the transformative potential of private equity tokenization. He explains why private equity matters, highlighting its $10 trillion global value but noting that access is limited to accredited investors. Ali explores three models for tokenizing private equity: tokenizing fund shares, direct investments in private companies, and secondary markets for existing stakes. He delves into the challenges, such as regulatory compliance and governance, and shares examples of successful implementations. He also provides practical advice for investors, underscoring the importance of understanding underlying investments, evaluating platforms, and reading legal documents. Ali concludes with his vision for the next decade, outlining a future where tokenization could democratize access and improve liquidity in private markets.
00:00 Introduction to Private Equity Tokenization
00:52 Why Private Markets Matter
02:18 Approaches to Tokenizing Private Equity
03:46 Tokenizing Private Equity Funds
05:17 Direct Tokenization of Private Companies
06:42 Secondary Markets for Private Equity
07:59 Regulatory Challenges
09:23 Personal Insights on Private Investing
10:22 Success Stories and Future Vision
12:52 Lessons from Real World Asset Tokenization
14:08 Investor's Guide to Tokenized Private Equity
15:37 Connecting to the Next Module
16:21 Closing Thoughts
Get full access to Bitcoin, Blockchain and Tokenization at oldmennewmoney.substack.com/subscribe
