About Us | 21Shares

Crypto Made Easy

The world’s largest suite of crypto exchange traded funds (ETFs)

21Shares offers the largest suite of crypto- currency exchange-traded funds (ETFs)* in the world, making cryptocurrency investing more accessible.

In 2018, the company listed the world’s first physically-backed crypto ETP and continues developing their product suite with industry leading research and innovative products designed for institutional and retail investors around the globe.

With offices in Zurich, New York, & London, the 21Shares team is composed of entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers, and financial professionals who are dedicated to revolutionizing cryptocurrency investing by bridging the worlds of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

^*^{ETPs issued by 21Shares AG are not available in US.}

ARK Invest: Experienced Investment Team

ARK was the first public fund manager to gain exposure to Bitcoin, initiating its first allocation in 2015. Since then, ARK has successfully navigated multiple crypto market cycles and continues to publish cutting-edge research.

As crypto-native experts, 21Shares and Ark team up to deliver a compelling digital asset ETF suite, backed by our powerful investment capabilities and track records.

Pure Crypto Provider

All we do is Crypto - we are specialists in this space. In-house cross-divisional experts drive product information

Research-Driven

Research team pioneers in crypto space, with almost a decade of experience. Proven track record, detailed analysis and understanding of key factors shaping this nascent industry

Technology Forward

Deep level of understanding of blockchain technology. Innovative first-to-market products - we launched the world's first staking ETP product

Meet our Founders

Hany Rashwan

Co-Founder and CEO

Hany is a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum. He is a serial entrepreneur – founded the social commerce company Ribbon and the enterprise fintech company Payout. He earned a BA from Columbia University.

Ophelia Snyder

Co-Founder and President

Ophelia is a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum. She began her career working in venture capital and then investment banking which led her into crypto. She was born and raised in Italy and the US and attended Stanford University.