2024 was a year of significant milestones - from new customer launches and global expansion to new product features, we made strides to further democratize and digitize today’s investing landscape.

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We kept busy developing our product to make the best social investing experience possible, launching a new customer, prepping for a future launch, and meeting with prospect clients.

As we reflect on the first quarter of 2024, we’re excited to share some updates, learnings, and achievements over the past three months.

Learn how social trading will support a more informed and empowered generation of investors.

2023 was an incredibly difficult year for many businesses - particularly in tech. For StockRepublic, however, it was a year full of positive milestones - from product releases to customer wins to new team members.

We had a productive 2022, launching hi!stocks with comdirect, a Developers page, and our Social Trading API. We expanded into the German market, secured InnoFinTech funding, and gained three new clients, including Placera. Despite market uncertainty, we surpassed our 2022 sales targets.

Data from StockRepublic reveals a correlation between DAX movements and engagement rates on hi!stocks, a social trading network for comdirect customers.

As 2022 hits halftime, StockRepublic reflects on tackling digital trends and launching hi!stocks amidst market volatility. With ongoing growth and new programs in Brazil and the USA, they continue to lead in social trading.

In 2021, fintech startups raised $125B in VC funding. The open finance movement encourages consumer control of finance. Banks like JP Morgan invested heavily in technology for competitive advantage.

In 2022, the focus lies on enhancing climate impact features, simplifying crypto investments, and fostering social trading communities. The concept of digital campfires, small online communities sharing investment interests, has entered Fintech.