Inveniam has acquired Swarm Markets, creating a direct integration between an institutional data platform and a regulated marketplace for tokenized assets. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 and will see Swarm continue to operate as an independent entity.
This merger combines a verifiable data system for valuing private portfolios with a regulated execution and trading infrastructure. The acquisition integrates two essential layers for asset managers, banks, and credit funds to operate digital assets at scale: a verifiable data system for valuing private portfolios and a regulated execution infrastructure capable of moving those assets across public networks.
Swarm will contribute its platform for listing tokenized public securities and its dOTC market for decentralized trading. Inveniam will add its technology that authenticates private-asset data representing over $200 billion, anchored to the blockchain for banks and sovereign wealth funds.
Both companies aim to leverage this combined infrastructure to improve institutional access to private markets. Historically, these markets have faced limitations in digitalization due to a lack of structured data, fragmented valuations, and operational friction. With Inveniam’s data integrated into smart contracts and Swarm’s regulated liquidity, the group is preparing markets that can tokenize interval funds, unicorn equity, venture-capital portfolios, real estate, and private credit in a format usable by custodians, asset managers, and market makers.
Infrastructure for AI Agents
A significant objective of this integration is to create infrastructure designed for AI agents. The group plans to develop a framework where assets are machine-readable, supported by verified valuations, and capable of triggering programmable functions in real time. This foundation will enable an AI agent to review valuation metrics, activate loans, adjust exposure, and execute trades in both public and private markets without reliance on manual processes.
Swarm will maintain its focus on public markets, with an immediate priority being the launch of lending markets backed by regulated tokenized securities. The ultimate goal is to enable institutions and protocols to accept tokenized stocks, bond ETFs, and commodities as collateral within a scalable model that bridges DeFi with institutional capital.
Key Deal Details
- •The acquisition will close in the first quarter of 2026.
- •Swarm will continue to operate as an independent brand.
- •The combined entity will expand its offering of tokenized stocks, bonds, ETFs, and gold.
- •New on-chain lending features will be introduced for institutions and DeFi protocols.