Traditional fundraising is falling short
Startups and mission-driven ventures often face the same barriers: slow capital, limited access, and too much red tape. Banks avoid risk. Venture capital prefers hypergrowth. And cross-border fundraising is complicated and expensive.
Tokenization offers a modern alternative. By turning real-world assets into digital tokens, tech and impact projects can unlock global capital with speed, transparency, and compliance.
TL;DR
Looking to raise funds for innovation or sustainability? Tokenization might be your next move.
- What it means: Turn your company shares, profit rights, or project value into digital tokens.
- Why it works: Reach a wider investor pool and raise capital more efficiently.
- Who’s using it: Companies like Hydrokken and Mare Magna raised funds by tokenizing their business models.
- Is it compliant: Yes. Depending on the token type, it follows legal frameworks like MiFID II and MiCA.
- Where it’s going: The global tokenized assets market could reach $16 trillion by 2030 (BCG).
- Want to start: Download Brickken’s guide on tokenizing innovation and impact projects
Why traditional fundraising holds projects back
Fundraising today is still slow and full of friction:
- High legal costs and long due diligence
- Centralized control by a few VCs or institutions
- Difficulties reaching international investors
- Long wait times for capital transfers
Tokenization removes many of these pain points. It offers:
- Faster access to funding
- Fractional ownership options
- Borderless capital from day one
- Compliance and automation built into the process.
Real-world use cases
Hydrokken
Hydrokken is building a clean hydrogen solution with global potential. To raise capital, they tokenized equity using Brickken and launched on BNB Chain. Investors now support a sustainable project while holding digital shares that comply with global regulations.
Mare Magna
Mare Magna needed $2 million to develop a maritime training center. Instead of seeking a traditional loan, they launched a token offering backed by revenue and profit-sharing. Investors benefit from early access, income, and impact. Meanwhile Mare Magna keeps control.
Hydro Wind Energy (HWE)
HWE creates wind-powered turbines and a portable desalination device called QuenchSea.
By tokenizing their equity, they opened the door to a global investor community focused on clean water and power. The process accelerated funding and improved transparency.
These examples show that tokenization works today. It helps founders launch faster and lets investors support meaningful, profitable ideas.
How tokenization supports founders and teams
- Faster capital access:
Launch and close a compliant offering in weeks instead of months. - Lower minimum investment amounts:
Let more people invest with fractional tokens that lower entry points. - Full control:
Maintain board control while offering real ownership through tokenized shares. - Streamlined operations:
Automate investor onboarding, distributions, and reporting in one place. - Better engagement:
Build a global community that believes in your mission and participates in your growth.
How tokenization creates value for investors
- Invest in sectors once out of reach:
Support early-stage tech, energy, or impact projects with real potential. - Lower barriers to entry:
Buy fractional ownership with smaller amounts instead of full shares. - See where your money goes:
Track asset ownership and project performance through real-time dashboards. - Earn income transparently:
Receive dividends, revenue shares, or other returns through smart contracts. - Join decision-making:
Some tokens include voting rights, giving investors a role in governance.
In short, investors get access, transparency, and liquidity. Founders raise smarter capital without giving up control.
Is tokenization legally regulated?
Yes and it depends on the token type. Not all tokens are the same, but each has clear legal pathways. Here are some examples.
- Security tokens (like shares or profit rights) follow investment laws such as MiFID II or the DLT Pilot Regime in the EU.
- Utility tokens give access or functionality and are regulated under frameworks like MiCA (In the EU).
- Stablecoins or payment tokens support settlement and cross-border value transfer, with growing oversight.
Platforms like Brickken help ensure full legal alignment:
- Smart contracts follow jurisdictional rules
- Investor onboarding includes KYC/AML
- Assets are whitelisted and governed by compliant frameworks
This approach gives both issuers and investors peace of mind.
Where the market is heading
Tokenization is growing fast and B2B players are leading the charge.
- $16 trillion in tokenized assets projected by 2030
- Real estate, infrastructure, private credit, and energy are among the fastest-growing sectors adopting tokenization.
Large financial institutions, family offices, and regulated platforms are now exploring STOs, tokenized funds, and digital bonds. As legal frameworks mature, more capital will flow through programmable, on-chain financial instruments.
How Brickken supports compliant tokenization
Our platform offers a powerful infrastructure for issuing and managing digital assets without the need for custom code or internal dev teams.
Features include:
- Support for equity, debt, fund, and utility tokens
- Jurisdiction-aware smart contracts
- Built-in investor KYC and whitelisting
- Automated earnings distribution and governance tools
- APIs and white-label options for enterprise use
The platform is already trusted by 100+ clients across 16+ countries. It scored 9.9/10 in its security audit by Hacken, confirming enterprise-grade standards.
Whether you’re a founder launching a new venture or an asset manager expanding into digital finance, Brickken helps you move fast, securely and compliantly.
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