21Shares

Acquired

Crypto for everyone

Zurich, Switzerland · Founded 2018 · $50.0M raised

Headquarters
Zurich
Employees
51–200
Founded
2018
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$50.0M
Last Round
$25.0M Venture RoundSep 2022
Rounds
2

About

21Shares is the world's largest issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), offering over 50 physically backed crypto ETPs across 10+ regulated global exchanges including SIX Swiss Exchange, Deutsche Börse XETRA, Euronext, London Stock Exchange, and Nasdaq Dubai. Founded in Zurich in 2018 by Ophelia Snyder and Hany Rashwan, the company pioneered the asset class by launching HODL, the world's first crypto ETP, followed by the first crypto staking ETP. Its proprietary Onyx operating system manages the full lifecycle of ETP operations on and off chain. With $12 billion in assets under management, 21Shares serves institutional and retail investors seeking regulated exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other digital assets. In 2025, 21Shares was acquired by FalconX, a leading digital asset prime brokerage, and its ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) is available on major US brokerages.

Summary

21Shares is a Crypto & Web3 company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2018. It has raised $50.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $25.0M Venture Round round in Sep 2022. Investors include Marshall Wace, Mark and Quiet Capital.

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Venture RoundVenture RoundSep 2022
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