Forward Industries To Launch Tokenized Shares On Solana Via Superstate’s Opening Bell

In Brief

Forward Industries partners with Superstate to allow shareholders to tokenize FORD shares on Solana, enabling continuous trading, real-time settlement, and use as collateral in DeFi protocols.

Solana-focused treasury company, Forward Industries announced a partnership with fintech firm Superstate to enable shareholders to tokenize and hold FORD shares on the Solana blockchain

Superstate provides technology that bridges traditional financial assets with cryptocurrency markets, offering on-chain equity issuance and tokenization through its Opening Bell platform, as well as tokenized funds such as USTB, backed by US Treasuries, and USCC, designed for cryptocurrency basis exposure.

Under the agreement, Forward Industries plans to acquire an equity stake in Superstate to support the joint development of future products and reinforce its commitment to advancing on-chain capital market initiatives

Once launched, shareholders will have the ability to tokenize their FORD common stock via Opening Bell, allowing for continuous trading, real-time settlement, and increased global liquidity

In addition, Forward Industries is collaborating with Solana-based lending protocols Drift, Kamino, and Jupiter Lend to enable tokenized FORD shares to be used as collateral within their systems.

Forward Industries Launches $1.65B PIPE To Expand Solana Treasury Holdings

Forward Industries is an international design firm providing services to leading medical and technology companies. For more than six decades, the company has developed and manufactured a portfolio of high-quality products for some of the world’s most prominent brands. In September 2025, Forward Industries launched a Solana treasury initiative aimed at acquiring SOL tokens and increasing SOL-per-share through tailored strategies and active management of its treasury assets.

Recently, the company completed a $1.65 billion private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing, led by Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital, with additional support from C/M Capital Partners. The funds were primarily used to purchase over 6.8 million Solana (SOL) tokens, representing a total value of approximately $1.58 billion.