tZERO Group, Inc., a provider of blockchain-powered multi-asset infrastructure, announced the launch of tZERO Capital Partners, LLC, an exempt reporting adviser authorized to provide advisory services to private funds. The new entity will focus on managing private funds structured under Sections 3(c)(1) or 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, available exclusively to accredited investors and qualified clients. This development adds a regulated advisory layer to tZERO’s existing broker-dealer, alternative trading system (ATS), and digital asset custody capabilities.
Alan Konevsky, Chief Executive Officer of tZERO, stated, “This milestone strengthens our ability to support institutional-grade private fund strategies within a regulated framework. Advisory, alongside our broker-dealer, ATS and digital asset custody capabilities, strengthen our ability to support tokenized fund structures and next-generation workflows within a regulated framework and further bolsters our industry leading end-to-end integrated infrastructure.”
The launch aligns with tZERO’s Tokenize + Trade + Connect strategy, which aims to support the infrastructure for digitally native private fund vehicles and institutional-grade tokenized investment products across emerging on-chain capital markets. By integrating advisory services, tZERO seeks to offer a comprehensive suite of services encompassing private fund formation, management, trading, and custody.
Vanessa Savino, EVP and Chief Legal Officer of tZERO, commented, “Combined with our broker-dealer, ATS, and digital asset custody regulatory authorizations, this advisory capability allows us to offer clients a more complete suite of services – from private fund formation and management to trading and custody – all within our end-to-end platform.”
The launch of tZERO Capital Partners underscores the growing convergence of traditional private fund structures with blockchain technology, providing a regulated environment for tokenized assets. This move is significant as it offers institutional investors a regulated pathway to access private market strategies, potentially increasing liquidity and transparency in private markets. By adding advisory capabilities, tZERO strengthens its position in the digital asset ecosystem, offering end-to-end solutions for issuers and investors.
tZERO Group, Inc. (tzero.com) and its broker-dealer subsidiaries provide a liquidity platform for private companies and assets, leveraging blockchain technology to digitize capital tables and enable trading on an ATS. The company aims to democratize access to private assets through an efficient trading venue for broker-dealers, institutions, and investors. All technology services are offered through tZERO Technologies, LLC.
