3 years ago

Shares Raises $40M Series B to Expand Across Europe

  • Shares, a London-based social investing app, has secured $40 million in Series B funding led by Valar Ventures, bringing its total funding to $90 million

  • The company plans to use the funds to expand across Europe and launch its crypto-asset proposition

  • Shares, co-founded by Harjas Singh, Ben Chemlas, and François Ruty, aims to build a social and community-powered investing app where users can trade, manage portfolios, and discuss opportunities with friends and family

  • Since its launch in May 2022, Shares has attracted over 150,000 users in the UK.

      • ProblemFinancial Services

      "Making investing more social and accessible for everyone, regardless of experience, so people can learn from each other and grow their investments together."

      Solution

      "Building a social and community-powered investing app that allows users to trade, manage their portfolio, and discuss opportunities with friends and family. The app features social trading, activity feeds, group watchlists, and other features designed to foster a collaborative investing experience."

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