Episode 16: Private Equity Tokenization: Democratizing Alternative Assets
Episode 16: Private Equity Tokenization: Democratizing Alternative Assets  
Podcast: Old Men, New Money®: Bitcoin, Blockchain & Tokenization
Published On: Fri Nov 21 2025
Description: Unlocking Private Equity: The Future of TokenizationIn 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 Tokenization00:52 Why Private Markets Matter02:18 Approaches to Tokenizing Private Equity03:46 Tokenizing Private Equity Funds05:17 Direct Tokenization of Private Companies06:42 Secondary Markets for Private Equity07:59 Regulatory Challenges09:23 Personal Insights on Private Investing10:22 Success Stories and Future Vision12:52 Lessons from Real World Asset Tokenization14:08 Investor's Guide to Tokenized Private Equity15:37 Connecting to the Next Module16:21 Closing Thoughts Get full access to Bitcoin, Blockchain and Tokenization at oldmennewmoney.substack.com/subscribe