100X Venture Hub | Fintech Breakthroughs | June 16, 2025

India’s investment-tech scene just got another unicorn.

Dhan, the fast-rising investing and trading platform, is set to raise $200 million in fresh funding led by Hornbill Capital and MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group), at a valuation of $1+ billion, according to an exclusive report by Moneycontrol.

💸 Why This Matters

This funding round cements Dhan’s position as one of the top product-led fintech startups in India, disrupting traditional brokerage and democratizing access to wealth-building tools for millions of users.

Unlike generic stock broking apps, Dhan focuses on high-performance tools for traders and long-term investors, offering a clean, API-rich experience and advanced analytics.

🔍 What is Dhan?

Dhan is a modern investment platform built for the next generation of Indian investors. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro trader, it brings speed, clarity, and custom tools right to your fingertips.

Founded by Pravin Jadhav (ex-CEO, Paytm Money) in 2021, Dhan is tailored for:

✅ Active traders (especially options & intraday)
✅ Long-term stock investors
✅ Mutual fund & ETF buyers
✅ Wealth enthusiasts looking for a seamless UI/UX

🛠️ How to Use Dhan (Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Users)

Step 1: Sign Up & KYC
→ Visit www.dhan.co
→ Use mobile/email to sign up
→ Complete KYC (PAN, Aadhaar, bank details) — takes < 10 mins

Step 2: Explore Dashboard
→ Choose your path: Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds
→ Access pre-built strategies, charts, or create custom watchlists

Step 3: Add Funds
→ Link your bank & add funds via UPI or netbanking
→ Start with as little as ₹100

Step 4: Place Your First Trade
→ Use Dhan’s clean UI to buy stocks or place options strategies
→ Choose from delivery, intraday, or long-term investing

Step 5: Use Advanced Tools
→ Options Strategy Builder
→ Web + Mobile + API access
→ Auto-invest, SIPs, Portfolio analytics

Step 6: Track & Grow
→ Real-time charts, profit/loss, tax reports
→ Integrate with Smallcase, Console, or TradingView
→ Set alerts, rebalance portfolios, or automate strategies

📊 The Bigger Picture: Why Dhan Wins

In a crowded space of discount brokers and slow-moving giants, Dhan wins by:

• Putting product first
• Building for real traders, not just casual investors
• Focusing on speed, insights, and automation

With over millions of users, Dhan is also quietly building a developer-friendly ecosystem — APIs, integrations, and advanced dashboards for pro users.

🧠 100X Insight:

This isn’t just a fintech story — it’s a product-market fit masterclass.
Dhan solved for pain points in active trading (speed, transparency, strategy tools) and layered it with intuitive design — all while keeping fees low and infrastructure scalable.

As 2025 unfolds, we expect more startups in the trading-tech space to niche down, unbundle experiences, and compete with precision — just like Dhan.

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