Connecting individuals and institutions to a new generation of investing and savings technology

How we started

Shares was born as a neobroker with a mission to help everyone build better finances

April 2021
Shares is born

Co-Founders Benjamin Chemla, Harjas Singh, and Francois Ruty officially launch Shares and raise $10 million in one of Europe’s largest ever pre-product seed rounds

March 2022
Series A

Shares raises $40 million in Series A funding round to launch Europe’s first social investing app

May 2022
Shares App launches

Shares launches in the UK, reaching number #2 on the App Store in its debut month

July 2022
Series B

Shares launches in the UK, reaching number #2 on the App Store in its debut month

October 2022
Shares x Williams Sisters

Shares launches in the UK, reaching number #2 on the App Store in its debut month

November 2023
Shares App launches in France

Shares launches in the UK, reaching number #2 on the App Store in its debut month

May 2024
Invest Together

Shares launches in the UK, reaching number #2 on the App Store in its debut month

November 2024
Shares Pro launches

Shares launches in the UK, reaching number #2 on the App Store in its debut month

March 2025
Shares x AXA France

Shares launches in the UK, reaching number #2 on the App Store in its debut month

May 2025
FrenchTech 120

Shares launches in the UK, reaching number #2 on the App Store in its debut month

September 2025
Shares Pro white-label

Shares launches in the UK, reaching number #2 on the App Store in its debut month

Today

Our mission remains stronger than ever: build investing technology that promises better financial futures for everyone

Our team

A global team of 100+ across 20+ countries, building financial tech you can rely on

Meet our founders

Benjamin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shares. A French entrepreneur and business angel, he was notably the founder of on-demand delivery platform Stuart before co-founding Shares in 2021.Benjamin is an active advocate for financial education and is a regular contributor on BFM Bourse, and is part of the Choiseul “Finance of Tomorrow” ranking.
Ben Chemla
CEO & Co-founder
Harjas is the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Shares. Prior to launching Shares in 2021, Harjas led engineering teams responsible for building some of the world’s leading financial products at both Revolut and Deutsche Bank. He was named in the prestigious Forbes 30U30 list in 2023 and has a major in Computer Science from Virginia Tech.
Harjas Singh
CPO & Co-founder
François Ruty is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Shares. Aerospace engineer by training, software engineer by trade, François builds and expands systems for a living. He has extensive experience in various industries such as aerospace, VFX, military intelligence, finance.
François Ruty
CTO & Co-Founder

Our investors

Our advisors

Alain Bénichou

A French engineer and business leader, Alain Bénichou joined IBM in 1984 and held various leadership positions, including President of IBM France in 2010 and CEO of IBM Greater China in 2019. In 2015, he was elected President of the American Chamber of Commerce in France, launching the "Next Gen" initiative to support startups. A Knight of the Legion of Honor and a member of the Le Siècle association, he joined Montefiore Investment after nearly 40 years at IBM.
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A French engineer and business leader, Alain Bénichou joined IBM in 1984 and held various leadership positions, including President of IBM France in 2010 and CEO of IBM Greater China in 2019. In 2015, he was elected President of the American Chamber of Commerce in France, launching the "Next Gen" initiative to support startups. A Knight of the Legion of Honor and a member of the Le Siècle association, he joined Montefiore Investment after nearly 40 years at IBM.
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Catherine Barba

Catherine Barba is a French entrepreneur, e-commerce pioneer, and influential business angel. In 2004, she created "Cashstore.fr," one of France's first cashback sites, and later founded the consulting firm "Malinea," which she sold to Vente-Privée.com. In 2012, she launched the "Catherine Barba Group" to support companies in their digital transformation. Awarded the National Order of Merit and the Legion of Honor, she later founded Envi School, dedicated to sustainable entrepreneurship.
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Catherine Barba is a French entrepreneur, e-commerce pioneer, and influential business angel. In 2004, she created "Cashstore.fr," one of France's first cashback sites, and later founded the consulting firm "Malinea," which she sold to Vente-Privée.com. In 2012, she launched the "Catherine Barba Group" to support companies in their digital transformation. Awarded the National Order of Merit and the Legion of Honor, she later founded Envi School, dedicated to sustainable entrepreneurship.
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Bruno de Seguins

Bruno de Seguins, an expert in insurance and finance, began his career as a sales inspector before holding several executive roles, notably at Aviva France. In 2019, he became President of Astoria Finance, specializing in wealth management. He is currently a member of the Supervisory Board of Abeille Asset Management, a partner at PCM Consultant, and a board member at CGPA Europe.
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Bruno de Seguins, an expert in insurance and finance, began his career as a sales inspector before holding several executive roles, notably at Aviva France. In 2019, he became President of Astoria Finance, specializing in wealth management. He is currently a member of the Supervisory Board of Abeille Asset Management, a partner at PCM Consultant, and a board member at CGPA Europe.
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Building our financial future, together

FOUNDED IN
2021
LOCATIONS
Paris
Kraków
Shares was born as a neobroker to help everyone build better finances, not just the elite. Each year, more and more people begin investing to make their money work for them, and turn to technology to help them do so.

Over the years, our mission has grown — build the next generation of investing tech, for everyone. Whether you’re an everyday retail investor looking to grow your savings, a wealth manager investing on behalf of your clients or a big business looking to develop your financial solutions, we’ve built you the technology to achieve your goals.

Meet our global ambassadors

Just like Serena and Venus Williams, join a community of investors who chat, learn and grow their wealth together

Meet our founders

Benjamin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shares. A French entrepreneur and business angel, he was notably the founder of on-demand delivery platform Stuart before co-founding Shares in 2021.Benjamin is an active advocate for financial education and is a regular contributor on BFM Bourse, and is part of the Choiseul “Finance of Tomorrow” ranking.
Ben Chemla
CEO & Co-founder
Harjas is the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Shares. Prior to launching Shares in 2021, Harjas led engineering teams responsible for building some of the world’s leading financial products at both Revolut and Deutsche Bank. He was named in the prestigious Forbes 30U30 list in 2023 and has a major in Computer Science from Virginia Tech.
Harjas Singh
CPO & Co-founder
François Ruty is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Shares. Aerospace engineer by training, software engineer by trade, François builds and expands systems for a living. He has extensive experience in various industries such as aerospace, VFX, military intelligence, finance.
François Ruty
CTO & Co-Founder

Supported by
the best

Our investors

VALAR
Singular
GFC
Red Sea Ventures

Our advisors

Catherine Barba
Catherine Barba is a French entrepreneur, e-commerce pioneer, and influential business angel. In 2004, she created "Cashstore.fr," one of France's first cashback sites, and later founded the consulting firm "Malinea," which she sold to Vente-Privée.com. In 2012, she launched the "Catherine Barba Group" to support companies in their digital transformation. Awarded the National Order of Merit and the Legion of Honor, she later founded Envi School, dedicated to sustainable entrepreneurship.
Alain Benichou
A French engineer and business leader, Alain Bénichou joined IBM in 1984 and held various leadership positions, including President of IBM France in 2010 and CEO of IBM Greater China in 2019. In 2015, he was elected President of the American Chamber of Commerce in France, launching the "Next Gen" initiative to support startups. A Knight of the Legion of Honor and a member of the Le Siècle association, he joined Montefiore Investment after nearly 40 years at IBM.
Bruno de Seguins
Bruno de Seguins, an expert in insurance and finance, began his career as a sales inspector before holding several executive roles, notably at Aviva France. In 2019, he became President of Astoria Finance, specializing in wealth management. He is currently a member of the Supervisory Board of Abeille Asset Management, a partner at PCM Consultant, and a board member at CGPA Europe.