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21 Shares
Simplifying crypto investments with ETPs for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and diversified crypto baskets
About 21 Shares
21Shares is a pioneering financial services company that simplifies cryptocurrency investments through Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). Founded in 2018, 21Shares offers a range of ETPs that provide exposure to leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as diversified crypto baskets. These products are designed to be easily accessible through traditional banks and brokerages, making it straightforward for both institutional and retail investors to participate in the high-growth cryptocurrency market. The company operates primarily in the financial technology sector, focusing on disruptive and aggressive growth assets. Its business model involves charging an annual fee for managing these ETPs, which are listed on major European stock exchanges such as the SIX Swiss Exchange, Deutsche Boerse Xetra, and Wiener Boerse. By leveraging industry-leading research and a user-friendly approach, 21Shares aims to guide investors through the complexities of the evolving crypto landscape.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Employees
- 100
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 81.3/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Crypto and DeFi, Wealth Management
- Sector
- Fintech, Asset Management, Cefi, Crypto and Web3, Hard Tech, Woman Founder
- Technology
- Blockchain
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
- Investment activity
- 4 companies, latest Jan 2024
- Capital deployed
- $23M
- Preferred round
- SEED
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Oct 2025 | $0 | — | FalconX | ↗ |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Sep 2022 | $22M | $90M | Marshall Wace · ETFS Capital · Quiet Ventures · Valor Equity Partners | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for 21 Shares is 140K monthly website visits, down 6.7% over the last three months. 21 Shares's team declined 5.7% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Morgan Creek Capital Management
Collaborative Ventures
Quiet Ventures
Catherine Wood
Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
Marshall Wace
ETFS Capital
Valor Equity Partners
Collab+Currency
Other known investors9 additional known investors
FalconX
Adam Draper
Boost VC
Enabling Future
Greg Kidd
Hard Yaka
Hisham Elhaddad
HOF Capital
Quiet Capital
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