Happy New Year from Republic! ✨

Dear {NAME}, As we near the end of the year, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to each and every one of you. Your support has been integral to Republic’s perseverance and growth through what has been a challenging year for the world. To you - our partners, advisors, investors, and customers – thank you! 🙏 We spent much of 2022 adapting to market volatility, strengthening our core products, expanding into new markets, and positioning Republic as a leading global firm advancing the digitization of finance. We are eager to enter the new year with an even greater focus on unifying everything we have built. Looking back on 2022 As a firm that serves investors and companies of all stages, we have spent this year with our customers in mind. From first-time investors and early-stage founders to institutional investors and renowned enterprises, Republic is building the place where the markets converge for all participants. Despite a year with significant macroeconomic headwinds, there were many moments that reminded us just how far we‘ve come and how big of an opportunity is in front of us. We stood in awe as Republic Capital’s portfolio company, Firefly Aerospace, successfully launched a rocket into orbit on just their second attempt- the first launch services provider to ever do so. Not only was this a historic accomplishment, but now Firefly is the only U.S. provider capable of reaching orbit today in the 1,400 kg payload class. Republic Capital was one of their biggest and earliest supporters and invested in Firefly when few others saw their potential. 🚀 In May, when the crypto market retreated from all-time highs, the Republic Crypto team responded with level-headed determination. The team, made up of experienced builders who have been through many market cycles, maintained their conviction and doubled down on Republic’s unique edge as an infrastructure and distribution partner for both Web3 native projects and traditional enterprises looking to harness the power of digitization. They got to work designing over thirty unique token economies and accrued more than 3x the cash revenue earned in 2021. 📈 Meanwhile, our investing and fundraising marketplace, Republic Retail, became truly global. In May we announced expansion into Asia and in September our acquisition of UK-based Seedrs was finalized. As teams and initiatives became borderless, the industry advanced in the face of a volatile market. We hosted campaigns for celebrities like Noah Schnapp, “Stranger Things” actor and co-founder of Snack TBH, to give his fans the opportunity to invest in his success. Just last month, we pushed forward even more innovative ways for retail investors to own what they care about through art, wine, and culture-defining investments. And next up, we’ll aim to bring liquidity to private investing with secondary trading capability. 🇬🇧🎨 It’s these significant moments, in what many describe as a “terrible year for the markets,” that make me more confident than ever about the future of Republic. They are hints toward greater evolution and innovation in the financial sector, with retail participation surely on track to displace the long-standing institutional domination of the capital markets. And we - all of us - are at the forefront of this seismic shift. 2023 and beyond Some of the most exciting things our team has been working on this last year have yet to be released…next year has even more in store. We can’t wait to share our new vision with you. 👀 Thank you again for the opportunity to serve you and to a fantastic 2023 for us all, together! 🎉🤝 All the best, Kendrick Nguyen CEO of [Republic](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRlkvvBP0SVaHR0cHM6Ly9yZXB1YmxpYy5jb20vP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9cmVwdWJsaWMuY28mdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249bmV3c2xldHRlcl9tYWlsZXIud2Vla2x5X25ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9bGV0dGVyX2FsbCZ1dG1fdGVybT1sZXR0ZXJXA3NwY0IKY6LBdrBjOkGsRlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTBAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAHO)   Crowdfunding investments can result in total loss, and may be impossible to resell. Read about risks. This brief should not be construed as investment advice. Always consult with trusted professional advisors before making investments. Private investments are inherently illiquid and may result in total loss. Not FDIC or SIPC insured. Republic Core LLC ("Core") provides technology and support services to OpenDeal Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, the "Republic Ecosystem"). 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