RealBlocks - Blockchain-based Real Estate Fund Management
Sector: Tertiary sector · Industry: Real estate agencies · Organisation: RealBlocks, Inc. · Maturity level: Production
RealBlocks tokenizes shares of real estate funds and enables investors worldwide to purchase stakes in private funds using both cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies. The platform, founded in 2017, provides an all-in-one solution with front-, middle-, and back-office functions that automates fund issuance, investor onboarding, and secondary trading. The company raised $3.1 million in funding in 2019 and was majority-acquired by BlockchainK2 Corp in 2024.
Documentation status
- Project status: Production
- Evidence: Evidence high
- Editorial review: Ufuk Avci, 15 April 2026
Description
RealBlocks is a New York-based platform for the tokenisation of real estate fund shares. The core problem: traditional real estate fund investments are extremely manual — subscription documents sent by post, manual KYC/AML checks, no liquidity for fund shares before maturity. RealBlocks digitises these processes on the blockchain: subscription, KYC, reporting and distributions are fully digital.
Real estate funds typically face the following problems: (1) Subscription process: investors receive paper-based subscription documents that must be manually completed, signed and returned — often 10-20 pages of documents. (2) KYC/AML: each platform conducts its own checks without sharing data. (3) Illiquidity: fund shares cannot be traded before maturity — investors are tied up for 5-10 years. RealBlocks solves all three points: digital subscription, shared KYC data on the blockchain, secondary market for fund shares. 2019: $3.1 million funding (documented by TechCrunch), led by founder Perrin Quarshie. 2020: BlockchainK2 Corp. acquired a majority stake for accelerated growth. Target audience: accredited investors and institutional investors in the USA and internationally.
Perspectives
B2B — organisations perspective
Real estate fund managers can raise capital from investors digitally and in regulatory compliance via RealBlocks — without paper-based subscription processes, with immediately available KYC data and reporting on the blockchain.
B2C — consumers perspective
Private investors gain access through RealBlocks to institutional real estate funds that were traditionally only available to large investors. The platform enables flexible investments in smaller amounts and offers liquidity through secondary trading.
Employees perspective
Employees in fund administration benefit from automated processes that reduce manual administrative tasks and create more time for strategic activities. The digital platform significantly simplifies investor relations management and reporting.
Benefits
General
- Tokenisation creates liquidity in traditionally illiquid real estate markets and enables more flexible trading.
- Automated processes reduce administrative effort and operating costs for fund managers.
- Global reach enables funds to target investors worldwide and expand their capital base.
B2B — organisations
- Fund managers can reduce their operating costs through process automation while expanding their global market reach.
B2C — consumers
- Private investors gain access to professionally managed real estate funds with lower entry barriers and increased liquidity.
Employees
- Employees are relieved from time-consuming manual administrative tasks and can focus on value-adding activities.
Challenges
General
- Integration with existing fund administration systems requires significant technical expertise and customisation.
- Regulatory compliance in various jurisdictions poses complex requirements for platform design.
B2B — organisations
- Traditional fund managers must fundamentally digitise their established processes and systems and adapt to the new technology.
Employees
- Employees need training in digital fund technologies and must adapt to new automated workflows.
Technology foundation
RealBlocks uses proprietary blockchain-based technology for the tokenisation of fund shares and automated subscription processes. The blockchain technology enables traditionally illiquid real estate investments to be converted into tradable digital shares while ensuring transparency and peer-to-peer trading.
Implementation examples
RealBlocks Platform Implementation
RealBlocks addressed the inefficiencies and high costs of traditional fund management as well as the lack of liquidity in real estate investments. The company aimed to democratise access to real estate funds through digitalisation and tokenisation while simultaneously increasing operational efficiency.
RealBlocks developed a complete blockchain-based platform for the tokenisation and management of real estate funds with a global reach.
RealBlocks implemented a comprehensive digital solution covering all aspects of fund management, from tokenising shares to secondary trading. The platform offers white-label solutions for fund managers worldwide and supports both fiat and cryptocurrency transactions. After being acquired by BlockchainK2 Corp in 2024, the platform was further developed and plans to expand into institutional markets through strategic joint ventures.
The platform solved the problems of complex manual fund management, geographic restrictions in investor outreach, and the lack of liquidity in real estate markets. Through automation and blockchain technology, transparency and efficiency were significantly improved.
Tags
Tokenisation, Real Estate, Fund Administration, Digital Assets, Peer-to-Peer