Founded in 2010 as an institutional fixed income broker, Shard Capital has evolved into an organisation with over 90 professionals, managing over £2 billion in assets. The firm provides a range of services including investment management, custody and dealing, and capital markets solutions. Their investment management services cater to retail, professional, and corporate investors, as well as intermediaries, offering wealth management, stockbroking, and a dedicated service for US persons. Custody and dealing services encompass custody, record keeping, monitoring, and reporting for various global and UK-based asset types, with execution available via their dealing desk or online platform, ShardGO. The capital markets team offers services such as corporate broking, investor relations, and commodity hedging, tailored to clients' unique requirements. Shard Capital is independently owned, allowing them to focus purely on client satisfaction without institutional ties. They are also involved in alternative investment fund management, including a direct lending fund and a technology fund focused on augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things.
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Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
£10,000 - £1,000,000
When engaging Shard Capital, founders should highlight how their business aligns with emerging technology trends, particularly in areas like AR, VR, AI, or IoT, as these are focus areas for their technology fund. Demonstrating a clear path to scalable growth and a robust risk management strategy will resonate, given Shard Capital’s institutional background and emphasis on tailored solutions. Articulate how your company can benefit from their multi-faceted platform, especially if you seek both capital and strategic support across capital markets or alternative investment structures.
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