Pioneers in franchise financialization

Equatize is transforming the global franchise industry through innovative Web 3 technology and institutional-grade infrastructure.

Who We Are

Equatize Inc. (Delaware) is led by experts in blockchain, finance, and franchising with decades of combined experience in regulated fintech and scaling operations. We're building the infrastructure that will define the future of franchise investment.
A fintech entrepreneur with a strong track record in venture building and scaling. Ozan previously co-founded Vo1t, a regulated digital asset custodian acquired in 2020, and has overseen $40M+ in fundraising across multiple ventures. He leads Equatize’s vision, operations, and commercial growth.
Ozan Salih
Co-founder & CEO
A financial engineer with a PhD in Mathematical Finance. Mathias specializes in derivatives, algorithmic trading, and real-world asset modeling. At Equatize, he designs the tokenization models and proprietary franchise indices that underpin the platform’s innovation.
Dr. Mathias Tchamengo
Co-founder & CQA
A technologist with a background spanning fintech, Web3, and neuroscience. Nima leads platform development, smart contract architecture, and system integration - building the technical backbone of Equatize.
Nima Chalais
Co-founder & CTO
With over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and commercial leadership, Sonny has held senior roles in both corporate and growth-stage businesses. He advises Equatize on go-to-market strategy, brand positioning, and business development.
Sonny Waheed
Marketing & Commercial Specialist
A veteran technology leader and former Group CIO at City Index. Arthur brings deep expertise in regulated financial services technology, strategic architecture, and scaling fintech products. He guides Equatize on technology strategy and compliance in financial markets.
Arthur Grimley
Fintech Expert
A fintech investor and growth strategist, Michele currently drives digital banking expansion at Qwist. With prior roles at Aruba Group and KPMG, he brings expertise in international business development, venture growth, and corporate finance - supporting Equatize’s fundraising and scaling strategy.
Michele Mattei
Venture & Growth Strategist
Expert Team
Decades of experience in regulated fintech, blockchain technology, and franchise operations.
Proven Track Record
Successfully scaled fintech platforms and navigated complex regulatory environments globally.
Industry Focus
Deep understanding of franchise economics, operations, and the unique challenges of the industry.
Our Mission
Unlock the world's franchise capital by transforming networks into transparent, high-performing digital assets.
Make franchise investment accessible to global capital markets
Provide transparent, market-based valuations for all stakeholders
Enable true liquidity in traditionally illiquid franchise assets
Build compliance-first infrastructure for institutional adoption
Our Vision
Become the global benchmark for franchise investment, powering the next generation of franchise finance.
Establish the standard for franchise asset tokenization worldwide
Create the largest liquid market for franchise investments
Enable franchise networks to compete with public markets for capital
Democratize access to high-quality franchise investment opportunities

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