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RKSV Securities India Private Limited Mumbai, Maharashtra Founded 2009 upstox.com ↗

Upstox is India's fastest-growing retail broking platform offering online investments in stocks, derivatives, commodities, currencies, mutual funds, and ETFs; it pioneered commission-free equity delivery trading and charges up to Rs 20 per order for other products.

Ravi Kumar · Co-founder & CEO Raghu Kumar · Co-founder Shrinivas Viswanath · Co-founder & CTO Kavitha Subramanian · Co-founder
$54 MnTotal funding (tracked)
3Funding rounds
25 Nov 2021Last round

Upstox: Funding Rounds

Date Round Amount Investors Source
25 Nov 2021 Series C $25 Mn (Rs 185 Cr tranche) Tiger Global Management source
24 Sep 2019 Series B $25 Mn Tiger Global Management source
12 Feb 2016 Series A $4 Mn Kalaari Capital GVK Davix Technologies source

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FAQs on Upstox

Who founded Upstox?

Upstox was founded by Ravi Kumar, Raghu Kumar, Shrinivas Viswanath, Kavitha Subramanian in 2009.

How much funding has Upstox raised?

Upstox has raised $54 Mn across 3 tracked funding round(s), most recently on 2021-11-25. Figures are compiled from cited public sources.

Who are the investors in Upstox?

Investors in Upstox include Tiger Global Management, Kalaari Capital, GVK Davix Technologies.

What does Upstox do?

Upstox is India's fastest-growing retail broking platform offering online investments in stocks, derivatives, commodities, currencies, mutual funds, and ETFs; it pioneered commission-free equity delivery trading and charges up to Rs 20 per order for other products.

Where is Upstox headquartered?

Upstox is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

What is Upstox's business model?

Upstox's core value proposition centers on Affordable, flat-fee trading, Accessible mobile-first platform, Simple, goal-based experience.

How does Upstox make money?

Upstox's cited revenue streams include Brokerage / commission income, Depository operations, Management services & other operating income, Insurance distribution.

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