Realto, operator of the first fully-automated, web-based marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative securities, successfully closed its latest venture round of $4.5 million, bringing the total proceeds raised to date to $8 million.

The round was led by Firebrand Ventures with investments from KCRise Fund and other key contributors. The previous $3.5 million round, which closed in December 2020, was led by Gary Fish and JE Dunn.

Realto Securities is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer that offers an innovative, customer-centric, and transparent market, dedicated to providing investors with the ability to trade traditionally illiquid real estate and alternative securities.