Shaires Holdings Ltd, formerly known as Jade Road Investments Ltd, is a publicly quoted investment holding company and AIM-quoted investing vehicle domiciled in the British Virgin Islands. The company specializes in venture capital and portfolio investments, providing public market investors with concentrated exposure to mid- to late-stage investments.
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