The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has officially taken a bold step into the blockchain era by launching its Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) a platform designed to transform the way private funds are issued, distributed, and managed. What Is DMI? DMI is a blockchain-based infrastructure that covers the entire lifecycle of private funds from issuance and tokenisation to post-trade settlement and servicing. Built in partnership with Microsoft on Azure cloud, the platform promises to cut costs, speed up processes, and reduce the friction often seen in traditional fund management. Unlike many isolated blockchain pilots, DMI is built for interoperability. It can connect with both existing distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) and traditional finance systems, making it easier for private funds to operate in a regulated yet innovative environment. The platform’s debut wasn’t just symbolic it already facilitated its first deal. MembersCap (GP) raised capital throug...