Invest in the Future of Payments with Project Shire: A Blockchain Enabler for Crypto and CBDC Payments

15 June 2023

The world of payments is undergoing a seismic shift with the rise of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). As the world moves towards a cashless future, the opportunity for companies that can provide effective and trustworthy blockchain solutions for payments is enormous.

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That's where Project Shire comes in - a London-based blockchain innovator that provides unique, proven blockchain-connected solutions for merchants and payment service providers to accept and send crypto-currencies or DLT-enabled CBDCs.


In this blog post, we explore why investing in Project Shire now could be a smart move for fintech investors looking to capitalise on the future of payments.


Shire was founded in 2018 and has quickly established itself as a leading blockchain innovator with state-of-the-art R&D capability. Its mission is to embed its technology into the global payments ecosystem, becoming the go-to trusted blockchain service provider. Shire has already developed a keystone relationship with a major UK payment service provider, with integration of its software already underway, with the expectation of its first income in Q3 2023. With a reputation for providing innovative and reliable blockchain solutions, Project Shire is poised for growth in the global marketplace.


With global transaction values by the end of this decade expected to be of the order of $150-200 trillion, and potentially 1-2 billion users of CBDCs within that timescale, Project Shire presents a unique and exciting opportunity for future-looking investors.


To enable growth, Project Shire is seeking investment of $10 million (£8 million). The company is EIS-registered and is ideally positioned to capitalise on the significant opportunity presented by the global shift towards blockchain-enabled payments.


Investing in Project Shire now could provide significant returns for fintech investors looking to get in on the ground floor of the future of payments. The company's innovative blockchain solutions are already gaining traction in the market, and with the potential for CBDCs to revolutionise the payments landscape in the coming years, Project Shire is in a prime position to benefit.


Project Shire's ability to partner with major payment service providers gives it a significant advantage over competitors in the blockchain payment space. By embedding its technology into existing payment infrastructure, Shire can provide a seamless and reliable solution for merchants looking to accept and send crypto-currencies or CBDCs. This unique positioning makes Shire an attractive investment opportunity for fintech investors looking to capitalise on the future of payments.


To find out more about Project Shire, complete the form below to request a NDA. Once approved, we can share all the details in our Information Memorandum.

Important Information

This information has been prepared solely for those parties who express an interest in investing in Project Shire. It is directed only at investment professionals, high net worth entities and other persons in the United Kingdom or overseas to whom it may otherwise be lawfully communicated, in accordance with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and/or the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2001. It is not a prospectus and is not intended for general circulation. It will not form part of any contract. Its purpose is solely to provide a brief introduction to the Project Shire, so that interested parties can assess whether they wish to pursue the opportunity further.

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