21 Shares
Pelikanstrasse 37, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland
Overview
21Shares takes innovation to the next level with the largest suite of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) in the world. In 2018 it pioneered the world’s first cryptocurrency index listing on SIX Swiss Exchange, and it continues powering its cryptocurrency franchise with cutting-edge research and ground-breaking approaches to product strategy. 21Shares aims to provide all investors with an easy, secure, and regulated way to buy, sell, and short cryptocurrency through existing bank and brokerage accounts. The 21Shares issuance platform, Onyx, is used by both 21Shares and third parties to issue and operate cryptocurrency ETPs around the world. For more information, please visit www.21shares.com
- Total investments
- 2
- Lead investments
- 1
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 3
Sector focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Financial Services
- FinTech
- Information Technology
Investment portfolio
- FLUID
Led · Equity · Apr 2022
FLUID builds an AI quant-based liquidity aggregation engine and proprietary intelligent order book designed to deliver high throughput, low fees, and minimal latency. The system uses machine learning and quantitative methodologies drawn from high-frequency trading to source optimal real-time pricing and liquidity, especially from smaller venues and exchanges. The product targets spot trading, derivatives, futures, synthetics, tokenized assets, and security token offerings to address fragmented liquidity in virtual assets. FLUID is led by ex-bankers and fintech professionals from Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Jefferies, with CTO Jason Jiang overseeing the core engine development. The team says the platform will lower spreads and latency for retail and institutional participants. The company aims to launch in May.
- Unblocked Brands
Participated · Seed · Jan 2022
Unblocked, led by co-founder and CEO Harrison Wang, leverages non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to connect fan communities with major music and entertainment brands. The company focuses on launches and partnerships that bridge digital NFT experiences with in-person fan engagement. In late December it debuted its first launch in partnership with Primary Wave Music and multi-platinum hip-hop group Cypress Hill. Upcoming partnerships named in the article include brands under the Penske Media Corp. family, Evite, and other artists and musicians. The company is expanding its internal team, recently adding former Linkin Park DJ Joe Hahn in a creative lead role. Financially, Unblocked completed a $10M seed financing at a $90M+ post-money valuation.