Public Acquires Treasury App to Expand AI‑Driven Brokerage Capabilities

In a significant development announced on May 6, 2026, Public, the AI-powered brokerage platform, has acquired the investing education startup Treasury App. Founded to deliver long-term investment learning through creator-led communities, Treasury App’s acquisition marks a pivotal step in enhancing Public’s AI-centric investment offerings.

The Public brokerage, which has been steadily gaining traction since its launch in 2019, is positioning itself at the forefront of AI-driven retail investing. With backing from major investors such as Accel and Tiger Global, Public has raised over $400 million and currently manages assets in the billions.

As part of the acquisition, Treasury App’s co‑founder Elias Rothblatt will join Public as Senior Director of Operations, with a mandate to drive the development of AI‑driven investment products. “With Elias joining our team, this is an important step as we continue building a more intelligent, AI-driven brokerage experience that expands what investors can access and how they invest,” said Stephen Sikes, COO of Public.

From a user perspective, all existing Treasury App users will have their assets and positions automatically transferred into Public while preserving their current portfolio structure. For those who prefer otherwise, there is the option to transfer assets to another brokerage via ACAT or liquidate their holdings and withdraw funds.

Treasury App has been notable for its impact on educational investing. The platform empowered more than 40,000 users to engage in long-term investing and collectively invest more than $100 million. With this acquisition, Public not only gains a sizeable user base, but also enriches its product ecosystem with educational tools and content deeply rooted in the creator economy.

Industry observers emphasize the broader significance of this move. As brokerage platforms increasingly turn to AI to differentiate, offering investor education and algorithmic assistance has become essential. Public’s acquisition aligns with this strategy, enabling it to integrate educational tools more deeply into its AI brokerage model.

The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. However, the strategic fit is clear: Public combines AI-powered investing tools such as Agents, direct indexing, and options rebates with Treasury App’s community-driven educational platform. Together, they reinforce the broker’s appeal to both novice and experienced investors seeking intelligent, accessible, and engaging investing experiences.

With regulatory credentials in place—Public Investing, Inc. is a broker‑dealer registered with the SEC, and a member of FINRA and SIPC—the integration of Treasury App is expected to occur smoothly, under proper oversight and compliance mechanisms.

In summary, this acquisition signals a powerful evolution for Public’s platform: blending AI‑enabled investing and educational content under one roof. For investors drawn to tech-forward, learning-oriented brokerage environments, Public is rapidly emerging as a compelling destination.