Can Robinhood Finally Deliver ‘Private Equity for All’?

Robinhood shook the markets this summer when it announced its plan to open access to tokenized private equity, including exposure to companies like OpenAI and SpaceX. The announcement generated massive interest, heavy criticism, and confusion about what users could actually own. Today, Johann Kerbrat, Head of Crypto at Robinhood, joins us to explain what really happened, what has changed since the initial launch, and whether the promise of private equity for all can finally become a reality. In this episode, we break down why private companies are staying private for longer, why retail investors are still locked out of high growth opportunities, and how tokenization could reshape access to private markets. Johann explains Robinhood’s current strategy in the United States and Europe, the limitations on accredited investors, the structure behind tokenized stock exposure, and the next steps for their upcoming products. If you want to understand the future of tokenized assets, equity access, and how blockchain could change private market investing, this is the conversation you cannot miss. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Why retail investors still cannot access private companies 03:10 The problem with accredited investor rules 04:45 What happened with the OpenAI and SpaceX token giveaways 06:20 How the exposure was structured 07:30 Why some companies pushed back 09:05 Private companies that contacted Robinhood after the launch 10:20 How tokenization could change fundraising 11:40 What a private equity token actually represents 13:15 Investor education and risk 14:20 The regulatory picture in the United States and Europe 16:10 The challenge of convincing CEOs and CFOs 17:50 Why tokenization could remove middlemen 19:20 What Robinhood is building next 21:05 Expansion of tokenized stock offerings 22:00 Perpetual contracts and user demand 23:15 Safety, compliance, and user protection 24:00 Final thoughts ------------------------------------------------------------ BeInCrypto, Your Gateway to Blockchain & Beyond 🚀 BeInCrypto is among the Top 3 global crypto media platforms, delivering daily crypto news, updates, reviews, podcasts, shorts, memes, and analysis. With a team of 150+ people across 60+ countries, we publish in 25+ languages to make blockchain, Bitcoin, altcoins, and Web3 accessible to everyone worldwide. Our mission is to empower your Web3 journey, whether you’re a beginner exploring crypto or an expert seeking reliable insights. We share transparent, trustworthy, and accurate information to help you navigate the future of blockchain, digital assets, NFTs, and DeFi. 🌍 Why Follow BeInCrypto? 🔝 Trusted by 11M+ monthly readers 🌐 25+ languages, 4M+ new users every month 📊 News, Rankings, Learn, Bonus Hunter, Learn-to-Earn, Newsletters & Web3 Jobs 💡 A global team passionate about blockchain education & innovation We are more than a news platform – we build tools and products to help you explore opportunities in Web3 with confidence. 👉 Stay tuned for crypto podcasts, trending shorts, reviews, memes, Bitcoin & Ethereum price updates, altcoin analysis, and Web3 industry insights right here on our channel! 🔗 Explore BeInCrypto 🌐 Website: https://beincrypto.com/ 📰 News: https://beincrypto.com/type/news/ 📊 Rankings: https://beincrypto.com/price/ 📚 Learn: https://beincrypto.com/type/learn/ ------------------------------------------------------------ 📲 Follow Us on Socials 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/beincrypto 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beincrypto 📢 Telegram: https://t.me/+U8DQNp4b8Gw3YmZi 🎥 TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@beincrypto 💼 LinkedIn: din.com/company/beincrypto @Beincrypto ✅ Subscribe to BeInCrypto and join millions worldwide learning, exploring, and building in Web3. 🚨 Disclaimer 🚨 Although BeInCrypto aims to inform and educate readers worldwide, it is important to remember that investing in cryptocurrency is risky. Neither this video nor its authors should be held responsible for any investment decisions, and nothing published here should be considered financial advice. We always urge our readers/viewers to do their own research and never invest more than they can afford to lose.