What is Public.com?
Public.com operates as a comprehensive social investing application designed to democratize access to the financial markets. By enabling users to purchase fractional shares of stocks and ETFs, the platform removes traditional barriers to entry, allowing individuals to build diversified portfolios with minimal capital. Beyond simple execution, the platform integrates a social layer where members can follow interest-based themes, engage with subject-matter experts, and share insights within a transparent community. As a member of FINRA and SIPC, the company maintains a rigorous focus on regulatory compliance while fostering an environment that prioritizes financial literacy and informed decision-making for its growing user base.
How much funding has Public.com raised?
Public.com has raised a total of $478.9M across 9 funding rounds:
Series A
$6.5M
Angel/Seed
$2M
Multiple Rounds
$115.3M
Series D
$220M
Debt
$30M
Private Equity
$105M
Series A (2019): $6.5M with participation from Advancit Capital, Greycroft, and Accel
Angel/Seed (2019): $2M led by Greycroft Partners
Series B (2020): $15M supported by J.J. Watt, Morgan DeBaun, Casey Neistat, Sophia Amoruso, Accel, Dreamers VC, Advancit Capital, Greycroft Partners, and Scott Belsky
Debt (2020): $350K featuring PPP
Unspecified (2020): $35M backed by Tanglin Venture Partners, Addition, and SIG Global
Series C (2020): $65M with participation from Accel Partners BV, Greycroft Partners LLC, Advancit Capital LLC, and Lakestar
Series D (2021): $220M led by Inspired Capital, Accel, Tiger Global, and Greycroft Partners
Private Equity (2024): $105M supported by Accel
Debt (2024): $30M featuring Accel
Key Investors in Public.com
Greycroft
Greycroft is a leading venture capital firm focused on investments in the Internet and mobile markets, leveraging an extensive network to help entrepreneurs build successful, scalable businesses.
Lakestar
Lakestar is a venture capital firm dedicated to partnering with visionary tech entrepreneurs to fund innovative ideas in sectors such as Fintech and Digitalisation, investing from Seed to Growth stages.
Advancit Capital
Advancit Capital is a venture firm that invests in media, technology, and web3 startups, providing both capital and strategic support to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies.
What's next for Public.com?
With the successful completion of this major enterprise-level funding round, Public.com is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its market footprint. The strategic capital will likely be deployed to enhance the platform's technological infrastructure, deepen its social engagement features, and potentially explore new asset classes to further diversify the user experience. As the fintech sector continues to evolve toward more integrated and community-centric models, Public.com remains at the forefront, leveraging its substantial backing to scale operations and maintain its competitive edge against both legacy brokerage firms and emerging digital-first competitors.
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