Shares 40m series valar, an investment app with social elements based in London, UK, raised $40M in Series A funding.
Valar Ventures, Singular, and Global Founders Capital were among the sponsors. The deal brings the startup’s total financing to $50m.
The company plans to utilise the money to broaden operations and clientele.
Shares is an investment app and social platform for any investor to make trades, monitor their account, and discuss opportunities with friends. It was co-founded by Benjamin Chemla, Chief Executive Officer, François Ruty, Chief Technology Officer, and Harjas Singh, Chief Product Officer. Sharing expertise and experience to encourage long-term growth in their assets, family, friends, and seasoned investors can invest together using Shares. All users can now download the app from the Apple Store and Google Play.
Over 130 full-time staff have been employed by the company in the past nine months, and its first three offices—in London, Paris, and Krakow—have all been opened.
