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Valuation

$47.9M

2021 Revenue

$16M

Customers

1M

Funding

$5.4M

Avg ACV

$16

Team

408

Founded

2005

How Global Shares CEO Tim Houstoun grew to $16M revenue and 1M customers in 2021.

Provider of equity compensation management services. The company provides employee equity share plan administration, global custody, share-dealing and financial reporting services and through its highly specialized cloud-based, global technology platform and a highly skilled team of equity professionals, enabling both private and public companies and their employees to effectively manage their stock option plans.

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Global Shares Revenue

In 2021, Global Shares's revenue reached $16M. Since its launch in 2005, Global Shares has shown consistent revenue growth.

Global Shares Revenue GrowthReported revenue / ARR over time$0$4M$8M$12M$16M$20M200520072009201120132015201720192021$0$16MSource: GetLatka.com
YearMilestoneQuote
2021Global Shares Hit $16m revenue in April 2021
2005Launched with $0 revenue

Global Shares Valuation, Funding Rounds

Global Shares's most recent disclosed valuation is $47.9M.

Global Shares has raised $5.4M in total funding across 1 round, with its most recent round in 2017.

Global Shares Capital Raised & ValuationCumulative capital raised and post-money valuation by roundCapital raised (cum.)Valuation$0$0$0.2$1M$0.4$3M$0.6$4M$0.8$5M$1$6M2005200720092011201320152017Source: GetLatka.com
YearRoundAmountValuation% SoldQuote
2017Funding round$5.4M--

Founder / CEO

Tim Houstoun

CEO Tim Houstoun joined Global Shares in 2008. His stewardship has resulted in Global Shares building a global technology platform and has allowed us to transition to a company that is a leading global provider of stock plan management solutions. Tim has led Global Shares through a comprehensive software development phase, numerous rounds of fundraising, securing MiFID and FINRA/SEC regulation and, more importantly, growing our business into a multi-million dollar firm with 15 offices, 300+ staff, $5Bn in client assets and participants in 100+ countries worldwide. Prior to joining Global Shares, he worked in the service sector for 20 years, including positions as CEO of Business Direct Group Plc and Chairman of Fast Track 100 Special Mail Services Plc. Tim is a Board Member of the American Coalition of Stock Plan Administrators (ACSPA) and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

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Customers

Global Shares serves 1M customers.

Global Shares Employees & Team Size

Global Shares employs approximately 408 people as of 2026, including 20 sales reps that carry a quota. It serves 1M customers that rely on its solutions.

Global Shares Team GrowthReported headcount over time010020030040050020052007200920112013201520172019202100408408Source: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2021Reached 408 employees (April 2021)

Frequently Asked Questions about Global Shares

What is Global Shares's revenue?

Global Shares generates $16M in revenue.

Who founded Global Shares?

Global Shares was founded by Tim Houstoun.

Who is the CEO of Global Shares?

The CEO of Global Shares is Tim Houstoun.

How much funding does Global Shares have?

Global Shares raised $5.4M.

How many employees does Global Shares have?

Global Shares has 408 employees.

Where is Global Shares headquarters?

Global Shares is headquartered in Cork, Cork, Ireland.

Compare Global Shares to the industry

Global Shares operates across multiple industries. Browse revenue, funding, and growth data for Global Shares in each sector below.

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Global Shares Revenue 2021: $16M ARR, $47.9M Valuation