tZERO Group, Inc., a provider of blockchain-based multi-asset infrastructure, announced the launch of tZERO Capital Partners, LLC, an exempt reporting adviser authorized to offer advisory services to private funds. The new entity will focus on managing 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 move adds a regulated advisory pathway to the tZERO ecosystem, complementing its existing broker-dealer, alternative trading system (ATS), and digital asset custody capabilities.
Alan Konevsky, Chief Executive Officer of tZERO, stated that the launch strengthens the company's ability to support institutional-grade private fund strategies within a regulated framework. He emphasized that the advisory service, combined with other regulatory authorizations, reinforces tZERO's end-to-end integrated infrastructure for tokenized fund structures and next-generation workflows. The development is part of tZERO's Tokenize + Trade + Connect strategy, which aims to support digitally native private fund vehicles and institutional-grade tokenized investment products across emerging on-chain capital markets.
Vanessa Savino, EVP and Chief Legal Officer of tZERO, highlighted that the advisory capability allows the company to offer a more complete suite of services, from private fund formation and management to trading and custody, all within a single platform. tZERO Capital Partners will operate as an exempt reporting adviser, a category that requires registration with state securities authorities but not with the SEC, providing a streamlined regulatory approach for serving qualified clients.
The launch comes as the private fund industry increasingly explores blockchain technology for efficiency and transparency. tZERO's existing infrastructure includes a broker-dealer subsidiary and an ATS that facilitates trading of digital asset securities. With the addition of advisory services, tZERO aims to attract fund managers seeking to tokenize their funds and offer them to accredited investors through a regulated environment. The company notes that digital asset securities involve substantial risks, including potential loss of principal, lack of liquidity, and unique risks such as fraud and theft.
tZERO Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide a liquidity platform for private companies and assets, aiming to democratize access to private investments. The company's technology services are offered through tZERO Technologies, LLC. For more information, visit the tZERO website. This press release contains forward-looking statements and is for informational purposes only, not constituting an offer or solicitation for any security.
