The Loop Issue # 10
Keeping you in the loop with Sharesies.
π Investing
We partied like itβs 1999
Iβm not going to lie, when we had β1999β customers we chucked the Prince classic on.
Sharesies beta has been out for a month and we already have over 2 0 0 0 active customers β that 20% of our year one target achieved in one month! π
Since our last Loop, our key metrics have gone βββ:
- 5,615 followers on Facebook (β18%)
- 2,010 active Sharesies customers (β83%) π
Over the next few weeks we will be focussed on:
- Rise Conference in Hong Kong
- Adding new features to our beta
- Moving to open beta
Hustling
We have a little office! If youβre ever near Wigan St in Wellington please do come say hi π.
Weβve been selected to be one of the 10 start-ups that get to pitch at the Pitch Like a Girl event in Hong Kong next week.
Product progress
- Interesting fact β 80% of our customers are under 40 years old.
- Weβve updated some features and have some more launching soon β including portfolio tracking.
Media
- A big thanks to Bill for naming Sharesies as one of the top NZ businesses in his NZ innovation report.
- Featured in NZ Herald and Stuff- New startup wants all Kiwis to start investing, even if itβs just $5.
- Interviewed on Radio Live by Vaughan Davis.
- Comparison of Sharesies by The Smart and Lazy.
Driving up content = driving up leads
Asks
Can we please get your help with:
- Sign up to our beta www.sharesies.nz/signup. Tell everyone you know & let us know what you think.
- Share these updates :)
Challenges / struggles
- No major struggles over last few weeks β been rather smooth β΅οΈ (like Team NZ)
Shout outs & thank you!
πππππ To all of the 2000+ beta customers πππππ
Please reach out to me if you have any questions or comments.
Cheers from the Sharesies team,
Brooke, Sonya, Leighton, Martyn, Richard, Nat & Ben