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About Shard

Building the Future
of Ownership.

Shard is building a simpler way for eligible investors to access real-world assets. We’re starting with property and bringing investors together to own a documented stake without having to buy an entire asset themselves.

Collage of a contemporary Lagos residential building with people in its courtyard and the city skyline behind
Our Mission

Make real-world asset ownership accessible, transparent, and simple.

We’re breaking down traditional barriers to investing by making it easier for people to discover, understand, and own fractions of valuable real-world assets.

Our Vision

To make asset ownership accessible to everyone across Africa.

We envision an Africa where access to valuable assets is no longer limited by wealth, geography, or traditional barriers to ownership.

"Own a fraction of something larger."
The problem

Great investments exist. Access isn’t always easy.

Many Nigerians want to invest in things that hold real value, like property and other income-generating assets. But getting started often requires millions of naira, putting these opportunities beyond the reach of many.

Even when you can afford to invest, there’s the stress of finding the right opportunity, verifying documents, managing the asset and protecting your investment. We believe investing shouldn’t have to be this difficult.

That’s why we’re building Shard to make it easier for Nigerians to invest in carefully selected real-world assets, without having to buy or manage an entire asset themselves.

Buying a whole building shouldn’t be your only way into property investment.
You
Know what you own, how you can earn and how you can exit.
How Shard helps

You don’t need to buy it all to own a part.

Shard makes it possible for Nigerians to invest in carefully selected real-world assets, starting from ₦500,000. Instead of buying an entire property yourself, you can invest alongside others and own a share.

We take care of the groundwork, from verifying assets and handling the legal documentation to working with professionals who manage them.

Before investing, you’ll know what you’re investing in, how you can earn, the fees involved and when you can get your money back.

Our goal is simple: make investing in real assets easier, clearer and more accessible.

Ownership should be clearwhatever the asset.

Our job is to make the legal structure, records, costs and risks easier to see before you invest in an opportunity.

Our team

The people behind Shard

Bringing together expertise in technology, finance, investment and law to make real-world assets more accessible.

  • Obinna Okoro, Founder & CEO

    Obinna Okoro

    Founder & CEO

    Leads Shard’s vision, product innovation, technology and overall strategy.

  • Dr. Olusoji Adeniyi, CBO & Strategic Partnerships

    Dr. Olusoji Adeniyi

    CBO & Strategic Partnerships

    Drives business growth, institutional partnerships and market expansion.

  • Dr. Kabir Adeniyi Yagboyaju, Director of Finance & Investment Strategy

    Dr. Kabir Adeniyi Yagboyaju

    Director of Finance & Investment Strategy

    Leads Shard’s investment strategy, financial structuring and risk management.

  • Mirian Okoro, Esq., Head of Legal & Compliance

    Mirian Okoro, Esq.

    Head of Legal & Compliance

    Oversees Shard’s legal affairs, regulatory compliance and asset due diligence.

Why Shard

A smarter way to invest in real assets.

Buying an asset outright requires significant capital and ongoing management. With Shard, you can invest alongside others, own a share and leave the day-to-day management to professionals.

Buying outright

Buy and manage an entire property

  1. 1Pay the full purchase price and associated costs.
  2. 2Handle property verification, legal checks and documentation.
  3. 3Negotiate and complete the purchase.
  4. 4Manage tenants, maintenance and other responsibilities.
  5. 5Find a buyer when you’re ready to sell.
You’re responsible for the entire investment, from purchase to sale.
Investing through Shard

Own a share without buying the whole property

  1. 1Explore carefully selected and verified investment opportunities.
  2. 2Start investing from ₦500,000 alongside others.
  3. 3Own a legally documented stake in the asset.
  4. 4Earn your share of income when the investment generates returns.
  5. 5Exit according to the investment’s agreed terms.
We handle the groundwork, so you can focus on investing.
Looking ahead

The future of ownership

Real estate is live. Agriculture and fixed income come next; other asset classes follow suit.

  1. LiveReal EstateResidential and commercial property
  2. Coming soonAgricultureFarmland and agribusiness assets
  3. Coming soonFixed IncomeBonds, Private credit and asset-backed notes
  4. PlannedInfrastructure AssetsRoads, utilities & public infrastructure
  5. PlannedRenewable Energy ProjectsSolar, wind & clean energy
  6. PlannedOther Real-World AssetsExpanding the ownership universe
Join us

Ownership shouldn’t be
reserved for the few.

We’re building infrastructure intended to help eligible investors evaluate and access carefully documented opportunities.