Aktionariat and Taurus Join Forces for Tokenized Shares Trading

• Aktionariat has teamed up with Taurus to provide client companies access to platforms for tokenization and trading.

Aktionariat AG has recently revealed its new collaboration with Taurus. This partnership utilizes Aktionariat’s expertise in tokenization along with Taurus’s Taurus Digital Exchange (TDX) platform.

The Structure of the Partnership

As part of the agreement, Taurus will assist in listing tokenized shares from Aktionariat on TDX. These tokenized assets symbolize the digital representation of various Swiss company equities serviced by Aktionariat.

By listing and enabling trading of these tokenized shares on TDX, Aktionariat and Taurus aim to assist eligible companies in utilizing capital, which can enhance their liquidity, drive business expansion, or support their operations, amongst other goals. It also lowers the barriers for investor participation in private equity markets.

Aktionariat primarily serves small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and employs the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain for its tokenization services. Meanwhile, TDX caters to both retail and professional as well as institutional investors.

Tokenized Assets

Security tokens, much like stocks, represent a share, fractional ownership, or rights an investor holds over an asset or company. These tokens are produced through blockchain technology and regulated by smart contracts.

Smart contracts guarantee secure and transparent transactions of these tokens, effectively managing the asset’s issuance and transfer within a decentralized framework.

Statements from the Parties Involved

“Our goal is to empower companies to harness blockchain-based financing,” stated Aktionariat CEO Murat Ögat. “Though we currently provide tools for the sale and limited informal trading of security tokens, there’s a shortage of licensed marketplaces for these tokens.”

“Taurus addresses this gap with their digital marketplace,” he continued. “A smooth process to access this market will not only benefit our clients but also enhance the value of our offerings for their investors.”

At present, Aktionariat supports over 30,000 registered shareholders and 70 issuers. Its array of clients includes prominent names such as RealUnit Schweiz AG, Boss Info AG, AyurVeda AG, Farmy AG, DillySock AG, Carnault AG, and ServiceHunter AG.

“By merging Aktionariat’s expertise with our TDX marketplace, we’re fostering a comprehensive ecosystem beneficial for both issuers and investors,” remarked Taurus CMO Victor Busson. “This partnership illustrates how tokenization can enhance liquidity and accessibility within the private capital market.”

RealUnit Schweiz AG was the first to take advantage of the opportunities presented by this partnership. This Swiss investment company has been tokenizing its shares through Aktionariat since 2022.

The company concentrates on real assets. With the assistance of Aktionariat’s tokenization tools, clients can conveniently manage their shares in any Ethereum-compatible crypto wallet.

“We’re particularly enthusiastic about the opportunity for companies like RealUnit to utilize our platform, demonstrating the real-world benefits of tokenization for both issuers and investors,” added the Taurus representative.