# RealBlocks - Blockchain-based Real Estate Fund Management

> 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.

**Sector:** Tertiary sector · **Industry:** Real estate agencies · **Organisation:** RealBlocks, Inc. · **Maturity level:** Production

Canonical URL: https://www.sapientblock.com/en/use-cases/realblocks-immobilien-ab-kleinstbetraegen-investieren

## 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.

## Benefits

- Fund managers can reduce their operating costs through process automation while expanding their global market reach.
- Private investors gain access to professionally managed real estate funds with lower entry barriers and increased liquidity.
- 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.
- Employees are relieved from time-consuming manual administrative tasks and can focus on value-adding activities.

## Challenges

- Traditional fund managers must fundamentally digitise their established processes and systems and adapt to the new technology.
- Integration with existing fund administration systems requires significant technical expertise and customisation.
- Regulatory compliance in various jurisdictions poses complex requirements for platform design.
- 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.

## Sources

- [PRNewswire: RealBlocks Announces $3.1M Seed Funding (Perrin Quarshie, CEO)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/realblocks-announces-3-1m-seed-funding-300784175.html)
- [CryptoSlate: RealBlocks Aims to Tokenize Real Estate Investing with Ethereum](https://cryptoslate.com/realblocks-tokenize-real-estate-investing-raises-3-1-million-seed-round/)
- [Inman: Blockchain-Powered RealBlocks Secures Seed Round Of $3.1M](https://www.inman.com/2019/01/25/blockchain-powered-realblocks-secures-seed-round-of-3-1m/)