Republic Europe Launches Kraken SPV for $20B IPO

Republic Europe launched a Kraken SPV in Europe on January 26, 2026, allowing retail investors indirect equity exposure to Kraken before its anticipated $20 billion IPO.

This initiative offers unique access to equity in a leading digital asset exchange, potentially democratizing wealth opportunities traditionally unavailable to the public.

Republic Europe Unveils SPV for Kraken’s $20B IPO

Republic Europe has launched a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to provide retail investors in Europe with indirect equity access to Kraken, a global digital asset exchange. This move comes as Kraken prepares for a reported $20 billion IPO.

Republic Europe, established as a regulated private market platform, has introduced this SPV catering to European investors. This enables an indirect financial interest in Kraken, which generated $1.6 billion in revenue in 2024.

Unique Investment Opportunity with Kraken’s Growth Potential

The SPV’s introduction marks a unique opportunity in the investment landscape. With Kraken’s substantial growth, investors can potentially benefit financially from this arrangement as the company continues its IPO preparations.

Financial experts anticipate that this strategic initiative could reshape the landscape, allowing broader market participation. The absence of detailed funding information or tokenization plans suggests the initiative’s focus remains on pre-IPO equity interest.

Republic Europe Expands Access to Private Markets

Republic Europe has previously facilitated retail access to private opportunities like SpaceX-linked tokens. Such initiatives highlight the platform’s strategy to connect broader investor bases to emerging financial prospects.

Analysts view this launch as an extension of Republic’s mission to democratize access to lucrative private markets. Although past efforts like the rTTOK note provided exposure to ByteDance, the Kraken SPV offers a distinct avenue for investment growth.

Theodora Bishop, Senior Investment Manager, Republic Europe, said, “With many companies staying private for longer, the most significant wealth creation opportunities do not enable access for the masses. The launch of the Kraken SPV offers a rare opportunity: enabling the community to take an indirect financial interest in a global leader shaping the future of finance. This marks a defining moment for Republic Europe, and investors, as we bring private-market quality into the public sphere.” Source