Securitize and Socios partner to launch tokenized sports equity

Securitize and Socios.com have partnered to launch Socios Equity Tokens, a new initiative to issue regulated tokenized equity representing minority interests in professional sports teams. Unlike existing fan tokens that function primarily as loyalty or reward tools, these equity tokens are designed to act as actual shares, providing liquid access to capital assets traditionally reserved for private equity firms and high-net-worth individuals.

The project will utilize Securitize’s European Trading & Settlement System, which operates under the EU’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Pilot Regime. Under this arrangement, Socios.com will manage sports industry relationships and fan engagement, while Securitize will oversee the issuance of regulated securities, investor onboarding, ownership registry administration, and transfer controls.

The initiative aims to bridge the gap between eligible fans seeking deeper economic ties to their teams and institutional investors looking for exposure to high-value alternative asset classes. The equity tokens will remain distinct products from Socios.com’s existing fan token ecosystem.