A letter from the CEO

Dear Republic Community, Nearly six years ago, we set out to build Republic because we knew the future of investing wouldn’t just be about bets – it would be about beliefs. It would be about choosing which journeys you take part in and which ideas you become a part of. We have always thought that markets are at their best when people invest in a future that they actually want to see. I am thrilled to share that, this last year, Republic has taken a few major steps toward realizing that vision: we’ve closed two rounds of funding, our Series A in March led by Galaxy Interactive and our $150M Series B in November led by Valor Equity Partners. We’ve announced our agreement to acquire Arora in Miami and Seedrs in Europe to develop the world’s first global private investment platform, so that more people can buy into the ideas they believe in, than ever before. Read more about what we were up to this last year in our [2021 Annual Report](. Some of the most reputable investment firms in the world have gotten behind Republic, and that is because Republic gets behind you: our investors lead the market to new places, from crypto to startups to space and beyond. This news of Republic’s expansion is met with a strong sense of responsibility to bring the private markets to the next chapter. Much of that next chapter, we know, hinges on our ability to connect people’s passion with upside potential. Bringing ownership to the masses The private markets are colliding with the passion and creator economies. So by design, Republic has become the place where people can own what they’re passionate about. A way to fight climate change? A breast cancer detection device? A lawsuit against crop destruction? The master rights to a new song on the blockchain? Yes, yes, yes, and yes. We’re entering a world where ownership matters as much as investing, and the first is often made possible by the second. A future exists where music, art, retail, travel, and hundreds of other industries are driven by the communities of people who create, support, and own them. This is why in the last two months alone, we launched multiple industry firsts as opportunities for people to invest in their passions. We brought music investing to the masses with major artists, opened up tokenized litigation financing to non-accredited investors, and shared a way for anyone to invest in Republic + the Metaverse (yes, we were earlier in embracing meta than “Meta” itself 😉). We are just getting started Republic is riding the crest of these waves of changes. More than simply moving with the waves, we truly believe in being the first to lead the industry in adopting these advancements. Even when people call us crazy (which they have), even when we have to be the first, even when we have to work with the people who write the laws to make more possible—we will be there. One more thing… To channel our inner Steve Jobs, I'm proud to share our "one more thing." This new phase of growth and maturity requires a new version of us and so, our home on the internet is changing. [republic.co]( is now 👇 [republic.com]( Despite the change in location, here's one thing I can promise won't change, not now and not ever: our commitment to the future of investing will remain the same. We can't wait to share our new home, along with everything else to come in our next chapter, over the months and years to come. All the best, Kendrick P.S. Don't forget to check out our [2021 Annual Report]( --------------------------------------------------------------- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed; they do not constitute legal, tax, accounting or investment advice. Please notify the sender immediately if you have received this email by mistake, then delete it. 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