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Stock Broking Platform Dhan in Talks to Raise $150 Million at Unicorn Valuation

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ChrysCapital leads term sheet as Dhan eyes billion-dollar valuation. Two other US investors also bid for the fast-growing trading platform.

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Key facts: Stock Broking Platform Dhan in Talks to Raise $150 Million at Unicorn Valuation
DetailValue
Deal size$150 M
Valuation$1
SectorDhan
CoverageStartup Funding

Stock broking and trading platform Dhan is in advanced discussions to raise up to $150 million at a unicorn valuation, with ChrysCapital leading the term sheet. Two other undisclosed US-based investors have also submitted bids.


Funding Details


Deal Parameters:

  • Target Raise: Up to $150 million
  • Expected Valuation: $1+ billion (unicorn)
  • Lead Investor: ChrysCapital (term sheet issued)
  • Other Bidders: Two US-based investors

  • About Dhan


    Launched in 2021, Dhan has rapidly scaled in the retail trading space:

  • Founded By: Pravin Jadhav (ex-Paytm Money)
  • Business: Stock broking, trading, investments
  • USP: Low-cost, tech-first trading platform
  • Users: Millions of active traders

  • Competitive Landscape


    Dhan competes with established players:

  • Zerodha: Market leader with ~20% market share
  • Groww: Unicorn with 90M+ users
  • Upstox: Tiger Global-backed platform
  • Angel One: Listed traditional broker

  • Growth Drivers


    The platform's growth is driven by:

  • Zero Brokerage: On delivery trades
  • Technology: Advanced trading tools
  • Mobile-First: Strong app experience
  • New Investors: Post-pandemic retail surge

  • Market Context


    India's online broking market continues to expand:

  • Demat Accounts: 150M+ in India
  • Active Traders: Growing monthly
  • Retail Participation: All-time high levels
  • dhanstock brokingunicornchrysCapitalfintechtrading platformzerodha competitoronline broking

    Reported by Rohit Menon. Spotted an error in this story? Request a correction or email corrections@startupory.com. See our editorial policy.

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