Nomura Launches ¥8 Billion VC Fund as First-Ever Institutional Security Token Offering

Japanese financial giant Nomura Holdings has taken a groundbreaking step in the world of finance by launching the world’s first institutional-grade security token offering for a venture capital fund. This innovative initiative, valued at 8 billion yen (approximately $54 million), demonstrates how blockchain technology can revolutionize private market investment. The fund will be accessible only to professional investors, adhering to Japan’s established J-Ships framework for security token issuance and distribution, providing clear legal clarity and investor protection.