Republic Europe Launches SPV for Kraken IPO Investment

Republic Europe launched an SPV in Europe on January 26, 2026, allowing retail investors indirect access to Kraken’s equity ahead of its anticipated U.S. IPO.

This offers European investors a rare chance to participate in pre-IPO equity, potentially democratizing access to high-growth financial opportunities traditionally reserved for institutions.

Republic Europe Opens Retail Path to Kraken’s IPO

Republic Europe has initiated a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) aimed at European retail investors for indirect equity exposure to Kraken. This step precedes Kraken’s anticipated IPO in the United States.

Involved parties include Republic Europe, a CySEC-regulated platform, and Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange. The SPV pools retail capital for Kraken equity via secondary shares or other instruments.

First-of-its-Kind SPV Boosts Retail Investment Access

This initiative opens access to high-growth investment opportunities for retail investors, who previously had limited entry. The SPV is a unique offering in Europe.

Financially, this provides an avenue for wealth creation not directly tied to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, but to Kraken’s performance as a company.

Setting New Precedents in Crypto Investment Access

The introduction of the SPV marks a first-of-its-kind approach in Europe, diverging from institutional-only investment strategies seen in past technology ventures.

Theodora Bishop, Senior Investment Manager at Republic Europe, stated, “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.” This could set a precedent for future retail access to pre-IPO equity, altering the landscape of cryptocurrency exchange investments.

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